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When I first started researching how to fly FPV, I was completely overwhelmed. There was so much information out there that I couldn't keep my head on straight. Now that I've been flying a couple years I've learned a ton. Here are six (and a half) tips that I wish I knew before starting FPV.
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(Some of the links below are affiliate links.)
Radiomaster Boxer Radio (ELRS 2.4ghz): https://www.getfpv.com/radiomaster-boxer-radio-transmitter-4-in-1-multi-protocol-cc2500-elrs-2-ghz.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link
5" Drone Part List -
ImpulseRC Apex EVO DeadCat 5" Frame (Mr. Steele edition): https://www.getfpv.com/impulserc-apex-evo-5-fpv-frame-kit-mr-steele-version.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link
ImpulseRC Apex EVO DeadCat 5" Frame (Regular): https://www.getfpv.com/impulserc-apexdc-evo-5-fpv-frame-kit.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link
DJI O3 Air Unit: https://www.getfpv.com/dji-o3-air-unit.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link
Diatone Mamba F722 55a Stack: https://www.getfpv.com/diatone-mamba-stack-mk4-f722-app-fc-65a-3-6s-bheli-32-128k-esc.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link
Xing-E Pro 2306 1700kv Motors: https://www.racedayquads.com/products/iflight-xing-e-pro-2306-1700kv-motor?keyword=xing%20e%20pro
HQ Prop Ethix 5.1x3x3: https://www.getfpv.com/hqprop-ethix-p3-peanut-butter-jelly-propeller-set-of-4.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link
ViFly Finder 2 Buzzer: https://www.getfpv.com/vifly-finder-2-drone-buzzer.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link
CNHL 6s 1300mah Batteries: https://www.getfpv.com/cnhl-black-series-100c-6s-lipo-battery-1300mah.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link
Tattu R-Line 6s 1300mah Batteries: https://www.getfpv.com/batteries/mini-quad-batteries/tattu-r-line-version-4-0-1300mah-6s1p-130c-lipo-battery.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link
Some accessories you need -
RDQ Tool Kit: https://www.racedayquads.com/products/rdq-9-piece-drone-racing-tool-kit?keyword=tool%20kit
Flux Pen: https://www.racedayquads.com/products/kester-951-10ml-soldering-flux-pen?keyword=flux%20pen
Solder: https://www.racedayquads.com/products/rdq-quad-solder-v2-63-37-0-8mm-100g
Soldering Iron Tip Cleaner: https://www.racedayquads.com/products/soldering-iron-tip-cleaner
Aoyue 469 Soldering Iron: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MCVCHJM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Hota D6 Pro Battery Charger: https://www.racedayquads.com/products/hota-d6-pro-dual-channel-325w-15a-ac-dc-battery-charger?keyword=battery%20charger
Smoke Stopper: https://www.getfpv.com/yeah-racing-rc-xt60-1-6s-smoke-stopper.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link
Camera gear I use -
Sony A7iv: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1667800-REG/sony_ilce_7m4_b_alpha_a7_iv_mirrorless.html?sts=pi
Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1338516-REG/sony_sel1635gm_fe_16_35mm_f_2_8_gm.html
Polar Pro Variable ND: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1601822-REG/polarpro_82_2_5_vnd_ed2_pmvnd_signature_edition_ii.html
Benro Mach 3 Tripod: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1157821-REG/benro_tma38cl_mach3_9x_carbon_fiber.html
Benro B1 Ball Head: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/743912-REG/Benro_B1_B1_Double_Action_Ballhead.html
Magnus FBVH-500 Fluid Head:https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1676168-REG/magnus_fbvh_500_video_head_with.html
GVM 800D-RGB LED Light Panels: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1492248-REG/gvm_800d_rgb_2l_800d_rgb_led_video_studio.html
Atomos Ninja V Monitor: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1401565-REG/atomos_atomnjav01_ninja_v_5_4k.html
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00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Tip #1: Start on an FPV Sim
02:11 - Tip #2: A PERFECT drone doesn't exist
03:03 - Tip #3: FPV is EXPENSIVE
04:01 - Tip #4: Don't try to fly long-range
04:45 - Tip #5: Learn to fly in ACRO
05:46 - Tip #6: Learn how your antenna works
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Thanks for watching!
Daniel John licensed Part 107 Drone operator
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