Flowstate: One of the Best Simulators is…Free?
October 27, 2020
As cold weather encroaches, FPV pilots around the world flock to the simulators with ... Read more
FPV Backpacks and Traveling With Your Gear
September 29, 2020
Breaking your gear while using it can be frustrating, but breaking it before you use it can be even worse. Chances are, you’ve flown in places besides your yard, or even brought your miniquad and FPV gear on a trip-but how much did you think about how you were going to pack it all up? This article will explain all about how to pick and pack a backpack, how to protect your FPV gear, and some other transportation tips.
ImmersionRC RapidFIRE vs. TBS Fusion: Analog Receiver Module Shootout
September 22, 2020
If you’re still running analog video and are looking for a top-tier goggle module, ... Read more
RunCam Hybrid UART Camera Control
September 17, 2020
HD video file sizes get enormous and I wanted to just record when I’m already up in the air or ready to do fun tricks, so I decided to play with UART camera control.
Happymodel Mobula6: The Best BNF Whoop Ever?
September 7, 2020
Tiny whoops have been around for a couple years now as micro, indoor, FPV quads, but only recently brushless motors and other additional features have come to the micro scene. The Happymodel Mobula6 is one of these BNF brushless tiny whoops, but it comes in at a much lower price point than average. This article will explain its pros and cons, and help you make the decision on whether or not to buy one.
How to Parallel Charge
August 26, 2020
Apparently there are two definitive groups of people in this hobby; those who parallel charge and those who don’t (or should I say won’t?). Since I got involved with drones in 2012 I have heard both sides of the argument and with this article want to outline why I am in the parallel camp and how to parallel charge safely.
Xilo Phreakstyle JB Build Kit Review
August 26, 2020
Flying drones is a difficult hobby to get into. While many pilots enjoy building as much as flying, it can be very difficult to understand what to buy and how it all goes together. The XILO 5" Freestyle Beginner Drone Bundle - Joshua Bardwell Edition is designed to be a solution to this problem: everything you need, plus the guidance to help you build it.
Drone Racing – The Eight Common Track Elements
August 21, 2020
In every drone racing track, there are a number of the different moves the pilot has to do going from gate to gate, flag to flag, in order to finish a lap. To beginners, this may look like just going through gates randomly, but when the track is broken down, there are actually many simple elements combined to create a giant course. Captain Vanover has said in this video that by just practicing elements separately, you can become a much faster racer. No more excuses for the people that only have a few gates!
Intro to OpenTX Companion
August 10, 2020
In this article, you will be learning how to set up your OpenTX compatible radio using the OpenTX companion computer application, and some of its capabilities. I want to be able to address people with different radios, so most of this article will be related to using OpenTX Companion, because it works identically across many radios, while the UI system differs greatly between manufacturers. I will be using Windows 10, but it should all apply similarly to Mac and Linux. Note: a radio, transmitter, and “controller” are all the same thing, just different names.
Tuning Rates: Tips and Tricks
August 4, 2020
Finding your ideal rates can be a time-consuming and difficult task. There are seemingly endless possibilities regarding which rates to use. In this article, I’ll go over tips on tuning your rates, as well as some helpful resources to aid in finding the ideal setup for your flying style. Of course, rates are all subjective, since every pilot is different. This will just outline some ways to get started.