[VIDEO] – FrSky QX7 Crossfire Mod
Searching for how to complete the FrSky QX7 Crossfire mod? Well check out the video submitted by James, AKA RidiFPV via the GetFPV Community Program to help guide you through the installation!
Diagnosing and Fixing Bad FPV Video
Your FPV system is the single most important part of your quad. It provides you with a live video feed to tell you where the aircraft is heading, and allows us to perform mind-bending acrobatic maneuvers. If a single component in your FPV system fails during flight, then the quad goes down, all because of…
FlySky FS-i6 Transmitter Modding
In this guide, I will be showing you how to mod your FlySky FS-i6 radio system into a 10 channel BEAST. This budget radio has been on the scene for a few years and is quite popular among the budget realm of FPV radios. I love this radio system so much, and actually prefer it…
Drone Design Cycle: Creating a TBS Crossfire DX9 Radio Bracket
The drone design cycle is the process of planning, iterating, designing and producing a drone product. Product design cycles are a tried and true way of developing a product in a well-documented manner. In this guide, I will outline a version of the design cycle I use when creating products. All industries follow their own…
TBS Crossfire DX9 Radio Installation
TBS Crossfire DX9 radio installation can be a daunting task. In this guide, I will demonstrate two different methods of TBS crossfire DX9 installation. The first method is for powering the crossfire with a separate power source. The second method is for powering the crossfire using the transmitter battery. Now for a quick disclaimer: OPENING…
Custom FPV Logo for Betaflight OSD and Rapidfire
A custom FPV logo on your OSD and Rapidfire module are an excellent way of customizing your gear. In this guide, I will show you how to convert and upload your custom FPV logo to your Rapidfire and OSD. If you are considering a Rapidfire module, you can read Josh’s review here. To demonstrate the…
Building FPV Drone Canopies
FPV drone canopies can be a useful addition or modification to your drone. Canopies are a piece of material fitted over the central pod of a racing drone. They are relatively cheap to manufacture and serve a variety of functions depending on their design and material. In this article, I will discuss a few variations…
Building a Simple DIY FPV Launch Stand
Goggle’s down, thumbs up for video, on the tone in less than 5…….. LAUNCH! In this article, I’ll show you the process of building your own low-cost DIY FPV launch stand. A launch stand helps a quad to take off from a high angle (sometimes nearly vertical) by providing an soft, elevated surface for the…
How to Spraypaint FatShark FPV Goggles
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…
Designing Your First FPV Drone Frame
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…