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  1. J

    New to FPV, can't set up my drone

    Hi everyone, So... I've built and flown RC planes very on and off since I was a kid and recently decided to give FPV drones a try having had a great time flying some planes fpv. I have bought a darwinfpv baby ape, have soldered on (maybe wrong) a flysky fs-a8s receiver and have spent hours...
  2. R

    Looking to step up my filmmaking!

    I've been thinking about getting into cinematic FPV for almost two years now. After doing quite a few hours of research tonight, getting into it is even more intimidating than expected. I'm looking for a set up that is optimal for a beginner but has a little room to grow (I've found maybe the...
  3. T

    Batteries for dumbies

    Coming into the new world of FPV, I’m incredibly overwhelmed with the plethora of batteries available for all kinds of builds. What’s the difference between all of them and how would a noob be able to know which batteries are right for which quad like weight and size? Lipo, Livh, maH, v, c, 3s...
  4. G

    Which first time FPV drone?

    Hi everyone. I would like to start FPV racing - but in the beginning just for the fun and practice. So I have done som research, reading comments and watching reviews, and I have come to 3 different drones with both good and bad things. What do you think? What is most important for a complete...
  5. V

    Making my first drone :D

    Hello everyone! I thought of making my first drone for a while now. I have small experience with rc cars, and electronics but nothing like FPV drones. My questions are : 1.what do you think are the best buget components . I think i need: Frame,camera,esc's,propellers,motors,transmitter and...
  6. P

    Long range fpv drone

    I have flown drones before but I want to get into long range fpv now and need help building a long range system as my old drone was pre built. I have a budget of £200 and would like to drone to go 2km out, further if possible. I need to know what kind of motors, antenna everything basically that...
  7. S

    Getting into the hobby

    Hello, I own a Mavic and love to film with it and i also fly model RC planes. And now that if seen these racing quads I want to get into the hobby. I know how to build one and I've looked at many videos online. So my question is, can anyone reccomend some parts or even a build? I know I wana...
  8. N

    Hi! I`m new here! Need help (Mac)!

    Hey guys! My name is Jin, I`m here from Hiroshima, Japan. I recently bought a Eachine Wizard x220 ARF, and am having a multiple of issues....escpecially with software and driver problems. I own a 2011 Macbook Air (HighSierra) and have a FLY SKY FS-i6 transmitter. Problems: 1. I wanted to...
  9. H

    Good beginner set?

    Hey guys, lurker here. I'm interested in getting into the FPV/drone hobby and would like to know if this set is a good beginner set for me to learn how to put together a drone and be able to practice flying one...
  10. M

    My first FPV drone.

    Hello everyone! I have had a cheapo line of sight drone for about a year now and I am dying to get into FPV. I am no rich man, and I cannot solder, so I am sort of limited on the drone/equipment I can get. I have seen online a drone kit that comes with everything, drone/FPV...