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Lap Timing for FPV Drone Racing
January 25, 2021
Competitive events require reliable timing. Racing drones are harder to track than almost any other type of RC craft that have come before, so FPV racing has its own unique set of solutions. In this article we'll discuss these specialized timing systems and help you get started with selecting one for your own race group.
Increasing DVR Frame Rate
January 21, 2021
No longer do you have to settle with mediocre, low framerate footage, dreaming of the day when you can afford such luxury as an ImmersionRC Powerplay. With just a few clicks in software, your DVR can look just like the pros! In this article, we’ll be going over a method which can increase your framerate from 30 to 60 frames per second.
Fatshark Dust Removal
November 30, 2020
Ever get that one annoying little speck of dust in your FPV goggles? It always seems to get stuck between the screen and lens, leaving a dot, streak, or mark in your vision that can be rather distracting. In this article, we’ll go over how to remove dust from your Fatshark HDO2 goggles in a safe, reliable manner.
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
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!
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.
How to Crash like a Pro
July 29, 2020
Crashing is as big a part of FPV as flying and building, if not bigger. Each crash leads to improvement, and the bettering of your skills. As Mark Twain said, “Name the greatest of all inventors. Accident.” To improve, you have to push your limit, try new tricks, and attempt to get even cooler and more risky shots. As you push your limits, you will inevitably crash.
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.
Rush Tank Racing Edition VTX Review
January 13, 2020
The Rush Tank Race doesn't have one spec that's better than all other offerings, but it's a great mix of features, performance, and price. It stood up well to our testing, so it's a great choice for flying with others. That's good news for racing, but just as much for freestyle pilots who enjoy going out with others.
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