[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Within the FPV Essentials category, a horde of highly detailed articles can be found. Not only just about FPV racing drones; these comprehensive articles also cover other relevant topics that will rapidly fast-track your FPV knowledge. Articles in the FPV essentials category are designed to allow you to take advantage of years of insight collected by a diverse range of experienced FPV drone pilots.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
What’s the correct way to connect a flight controller to Betaflight? Is it as simple as just plugging it into the computer? What do you need to know before you start? If you find yourself asking these questions, Derek is here with his video submitted via the GetFPV Community Program to help answer them!
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Installing the Betaflight Configurator can be a little overwhelming the first time, but fortunately, the video below submitted by Derek via the GetFPV Community Program is here to help guide you on your mission!
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Installing drivers for Betaflight so it can detect and read your flight controllers can be confusing! Which ones do you need and how do you install them? Fortunately, the video below submitted by Derek via the GetFPV Community Program explains exactly what drivers you need to get flying faster!
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6S drone batteries have seen a significant usage increase over the past year. The rising hardware availability has prompted many pilots including me to make the switch. In an earlier article, I explored the physics behind 6S drone batteries. This article will follow on from that discussing the qualitative differences between 4S and 6S drone batteries based on the differences between my 4S and 6S drone set-ups.
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Attending a club FPV drone racing event is a major aspect of the FPV hobby. It is an excellent competitive and social activity with a welcoming environment. The opportunity to converse and race with other pilots is perhaps the best way of immersing yourself in the FPV hobby. Before you attend your first FPV drone…
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3D printing and FPV racing drones are two hobbies that pair up perfectly. With a 3D printer, any FPV pilot can produce their own custom products for their FPV multirotors. If you enjoy the tinkering side of FPV, it’s very likely that you will love 3D printing for FPV too.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the recent release of new and more affordable radio link and FPV technology, long range FPV has been gaining traction within the FPV community more rapidly than ever before. More pilots are pushing their gear (and nerve!) to the limits to experience FPV in its most purest unrestricted form. No longer is the park…
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An FPV drone antenna connector is the linkage between the antenna, video transmitter (VTX) or video receiver (VRX). The purpose of these is to provide a solid connection whilst shielding the signal wire of the antenna from external electrical noise. Currently, there are three competing FPV drone antenna connector standards; SMA, MMCX and U.FL. This…
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What Transmitter Mode Should You Use? Radio Control Transmitter: The device that gives you control over your multirotor or fixed wing model. Before you pick it up and start flying, you need to decide what transmitter mode you are going to utilize. Which transmitter mode is the best? Well that question depends on you. There…
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Throughout the wide range of different FPV drones, there are three main types, the Cinewhoop of 3-inch, 5-inch, and 7-inch drones. This is a guide into which is best to buy for you and what the strengths and weaknesses of each drone are. This article was submitted through the GetFPV Community Program by Aidan Henriques.…
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