If you have been involved in FPV for a while, then there is a good chance that some of your gear is starting to look a bit rough. Some of the higher value items like goggles are too expensive for most people to replace, simply because they look a bit old, certainly if they still…
Rare in the hobby does a single product launch usher in the beginning of a new era. But the Brother Hobby Avenger 1507 motor is one of those. Three inch quads once one of the most popular sizes in the hobby eventually fell to the wayside once the popularity exploded in full size quad racing and freestyle, in combination with the explosion in popularity of Tiny Whoops.
There are countless FPV racing drone frame designs available, each boasting a particular advantage over its competitors. Perhaps it’s ultra-lightweight, extra strong or maybe a breeze to build. With so many diverse frames available surely there’s a ‘drone frame nirvana’ out there for everyone? Unfortunately, the answer to that question is “Well, not really…”. For…
I have been following the development of the Helio RC Spring flight controller since it was announced Butterflight dev discussion – podcast. From the beginning, I liked the idea of using an F3 processor as a filtering and gyro management device. This kind of preprocessing of the gyro data leaves more processing power to the…
The new ImmersionRC RapidFire FPV Goggle Module is here, and it’s a game changer. As a member of the next generation of FatShark FPV goggle modules, it has some big features, and utility not matched by others. With several years in the making, there has been a lot of thought put into the rapidFIRE, and…
Tracking statistics to determine measurable differences is critical in many things. It is the reason we receive grades starting from a young age. While not always the most exciting thing to do. When it comes to FPV it adds an amazing layer of fun to your practices. Even more significant is the ability to quantify…
When it comes to FPV, Consistency is Key. FPV is a hobby, for some and a sport for others. It is something that requires the patience of mind and steadfastness of hand for all.
So you wanna be a drone racing champion. Cool, most of us do! However, getting there takes a ton of practice, dedication, and adulting tends to get in the way of stick-time. Fortunately, this drone racing practice guide is intended to help you maximize the amount of time you afford to practice so you can go…
It has been four months since Armattan Quads had released the Armattan Rooster. By now, they have already sorted out all early bird issues. Also, they have released the Chameleon Ti as a successor to the original Chameleon, taking the titanium camera cage from the Rooster and mashing it up with the basic design of…
Every so often in the world of multirotors, a company comes along with a game changing idea that make’s you think “why wasn’t this done before!?” The new POPO (Pop On, Pop Off) motors by Lumenier are exactly this type of revolutionary product. Just like the advent of smart audio, Lua Script control, or FC…