Introduction FPV frame materials have varied throughout the evolution of the hobby. Plastic, fibreglass and carbon fibre have all seen popularity throughout the years although carbon is the current standard. Aerospace and automotive industries employ many different materials into their vehicles, some of which have trickled down to the smaller multi rotor industry. In this…
Drone battery safety is a fundamental aspect of the hobby. A standard four cell lithium polymer (LiPo) 1500mAh battery at full charge stores a massive 25Wh (watt hours) of energy. When damaged or incorrectly charged, these batteries can go up in flames. In this article, I will discuss drone battery safety and how to safely…
FPV practice sessions allow pilots to refine their skills. Practice is essential for all activities, especially drone racing where control and reaction times are so fundamental. As is the case for most activities, there are certain methods to maximise learning effectiveness and efficiency. In this article, I will discuss my FPV practice tips to help…
FPV drone simulators have become a fundamental aspect of the hobby. As the hobby grew, so did the quality and quantity of available FPV drone simulators. In this article, I will discuss everything you need to know about FPV drone simulators from what is available to simulator tuning. Why Use an FPV Drone Simulator?…
Digital FPV systems have been hype lingering around since the hobby began. As technologies progress more and more, manufacturers are bringing out their own digital FPV systems. The question is however, are digital FPV systems the future of the hobby? In this article, I will discuss the various issues and points regarding digital FPV to…
An FPV drone antenna is a device which radiates radio waves in a specific pattern. They are essential in this hobby as they form part of the control links to and from the craft. In this guide, I will go over the basics of an FPV drone antenna along with some mounting tips and tricks.…
FPV youngsters appear to be dominating the drone racing scene. Watch any FPV championship event and it is guaranteed that there will be FPV youngsters on the leaderboard. The current world champion isn’t even old enough to celebrate with champagne! Why is it though that FPV youngsters can continuously beat the older members of the…
What separates a champion drone racing pilot from a novice? Better yet, what separates an average pilot from a novice? The obvious answer is of course skill and experience, but when you dig deeper and look at what skill and experience amount to, you find it really all boils down to lines – drone racing…
Every sport has a distinct learning curve. The better you get, the more effort you must put in to progress that extra 1%. Your progression on the FPV learning curve is mainly based on your piloting skill and gear familiarity. When you upgrade any part of your FPV drone or equipment you must regain familiarity…
For the better part of 2018, one hot-button issue that keeps coming back up is whether we, as FPV pilots, should buy cheaper, cloned FPV products rather than pricier genuine products. All the industry titans like Trappy, Bardwell, Chad Kapper, and our own Tim Nilson have chimed in on the matter during one video/interview or another,…