How-to Register an Unmanned Aircraft or Drone with the FAA

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Beyond FPV – Uses of UAV in Everyday Life

April 20, 2020

While many consider flying an FPV aircraft the greatest hobby in the world, (me among them!) what other uses does an UAV (Unmanned Flying Vehicle) have?  What great and wonderful things can we do with these amazing aircraft?  Let’s explore what people use them for in today’s world.

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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.

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Getting Your Ham Radio License

January 16, 2020

“Do I really need to get a Ham Radio license in order to fly FPV?” That question will inevitably go through every pilot’s mind at one point, and the simple answer is a big “YES!” A ham radio license is required in order to transmit on common FPV frequencies. I know, it may seem like a daunting task, requiring many hours of study and dedication, but getting licensed really isn’t as hard as it seems.

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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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Fat Shark HDO2 vs ORQA FPV.One

December 18, 2019

Over the last several months, the team over at ORQA has been making some waves in the FPV community surrounding the release of the ORQA FPV.One goggles.  In response, Fat Shark revealed the HDO2, the newest flagship for their long line of FPV goggles.  Which is the right one for you?  Let compare them!

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ORQA FPV.One FPV Goggles

December 14, 2019

"Vaporware" they said!  Well, that's not the case, as quite a few FPV pilots now hold in their hands (and hopefully mounted on their face) the new ORQA FPV.One goggles. These goggles have been highly anticipated and hotly debated over the last several months.  Now they are released, what's the story, and how do they perform?

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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”.

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