Here’s a parts list for the cheapest 5-inch FPV drone build I came up with in 2022-2023. It might be cheap but the components are decent and it will still perform extremely well. I will…
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In this tutorial I will share how I use Blackbox to tune filters and PID on a Betaflight FPV Drone. I will be using PIDToolBox as the primary tool for filter and PID tuning, with…
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Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial, where we will explore the intricacies of Betaflight Rates (RC Rate, Super Rate, and Expo) as well as Actual Rates (Center Sensitivity, Max Rate, and Expo). Moreover, I will share…
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Having an accurate current sensor on your FPV drone allows you to determine how much battery is left and what the current draw the motors are drawing in real time. In this article I will show…
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Many FPV devices require an SD card to work. In this guide I will recommend what micro SD cards to buy for GoPro cameras, Fatshark DVR, Taranis radio, as well as DJI drones. I will…
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What Type of Screws Should You Use in FPV Drones: Steel, Aluminium and Titanium
by OscarSteel, aluminium and titanium are the popular materials used in FPV drone fasteners. The weight differences are fairly significant which might have a noticeably impact on flight performance. Steel is the heaviest for a reason,…
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In this tutorial I will explain how to record Blackbox logs, the ins and outs of Blackbox Explorer, and show you some examples on how to interpret the graphs for basic tuning and troubleshooting of…
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There are several types of ESC protocol and ESC firmware available for quadcopter. In this article we will give a little history and explain the technical differences. Most importantly I want to try and clear…
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The fpv.wtf root hack on DJI FPV Goggles / Air Unit / Vista allows you to install custom software on it to unlock new features. This is an open source project, not official, therefore do…
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When it comes to building a FPV drone, choosing the right flight controller processor is crucial. The F1, F3, F4, G4, F7, and H7 are all different types of processors that are used in flight…
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Tuning your FPV drone is easier than it sounds, all you need are your eyes and ears, no Blackbox is required. In this tutorial I will explain the 10 simple steps how I tune my…
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I test and review FPV related products all the time, but these are the tools, gear and FPV drones that I enjoy the most and recommend. I try to cover as much as I can,…