[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FPV DIY, Repairs and Mods are a collection of extraordinarily helpful FPV drone relevant articles. FPV DIY, Repairs and Mods serves to teach a range of useful hacks that will keep your FPV racing and freestyle drone in the air for longer, and for as cheaply as possible. Articles in the FPV DIY, Repairs and Mods category are essential knowledge for any FPV drone pilot, no matter their skill level.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Why would you want to ‘uninvert’ the inverted FrSky SBUS or smartport signal from your receiver? There are four different kinds of processor chips used in our multicopter flight controllers: F1, F3, F4 and F7. F1 and F4 processors are “older” processors and do not have inbuilt inverters to rectify raw inverted FrSky SBUS signals.…
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Despite the ruggedness and durability of quadcopters they are full of very sensitive electronics and they are often used in less than forgiving environments. Would you take your home computer half the places you end up putting your quad and still expect it to work? One of the biggest enemies of electronics is moisture, depending…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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