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How to Eliminate Propwash in Betaflight 4.2
February 4, 2021
I recently began a journey of testing in Betaflight 4.2 to achieve the least amount of propwash possible on my 5-inch freestyle drone. This resulted in a few interesting findings especially the outstanding amount that software can impact your flight performance. I have developed the best settings possible to make your quad fly the best it can.
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.
BLHeli_S RPM Filtering: How to get a better PID Tune
July 6, 2020
In this article, you’ll be learning how to enable RPM filtering on BLHeli_S ESC's and in Betaflight. The use of rpm filtering enables your flight controller to use information from your ESC's to better control the PID loop, and limit tuning issues.
TBS Source One – Budget Build
February 27, 2020
The goal of this build is to provide a cheap, reliable platform for beginners to get up in the air and fly hard (and crash). Also, advanced pilots will enjoy the robust nature and cost-effectiveness of this build, which will hopefully enable pilots out there to push themselves further.
How to Setup Reversed Propellers
December 13, 2019
Have you ever tried reversing the motor direction on your quad? There can be many benefits to doing so. In this simple tutorial, I will go through the steps necessary to reverse your propellers, also known as running the quadcopter “props out”.
EMAX TinyHawk S 1-2S Micro Brushless FPV Drone
December 7, 2019
EMAX has released a second version of the very popular TinyHawk. This time, it claims it solved some problems from the previous generations and has upgraded some parts making it compatible with 2S batteries. Is the TinyHawk S the new king of these whoop class drones?
EMAX TinyHawk Freestyle 2S Micro Brushless FPV Drone
November 25, 2019
The EMAX TinyHawk Freestyle is an interesting entry into the micro quad scene. While ... Read more
BetaFPV Meteor65 Brushless Whoop
November 16, 2019
BetaFPV's newest release brings all of the latest innovations into a firmly indoor-oriented package. The Meteor65 may be this season's king of indoor racing.
Velocidrone: The Most Realistic FPV Simulator?
November 14, 2019
Velocidrone is an FPV simulator that has many promising features, such as multiplayer, track editor, real-life drones, and race tracks that match real-life specifications. With the minimum computer requirements being lower than most simulators, and a $20 price tag, is it the best simulator for those cold stormy nights?
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