Tag: FPV hardware
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FPV drone batteries: Everything you need to know
When starting your FPV journey, most of your attention usually goes to the drone, video system, or controller, while the battery is often seen as nothing more than a simple power source. In reality, it’s one of the most important parts of an FPV drone. It determines not only how long you can fly, but…
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FPV goggles: Specs, systems and what actually matters
If you’ve read my previous guide to FPV video systems, you’ve probably already realized that choosing FPV goggles isn’t completely straightforward. Not all goggles work with every FPV system, so you’ll usually need to choose your video system first and only then start looking for the right goggles. And that’s where the fun begins. You…
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FPV Video Systems Compared: Analog vs Digital FPV
I was planning to write about FPV goggles, but then I realized that before choosing goggles, you first need to choose a FPV video system, as that will determine which goggle models you’ll be able to choose from. As is often the case in life, the FPV hobby is full of compromises. There is no…
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FPV controllers: How to choose the right controller
In the FPV world, drones change often. Some crash, others get sold, and new ones get built. But one piece of equipment usually stays with you the longest — your FPV controller. Why is the controller often more important than the drone itself? The FPV hobby has one “strange” characteristic — the number of drones…
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FPV drone parts: What do you need to build an FPV drone?
Now that we know the different types of FPV drones, let’s build one. Or at least, let’s first get familiar with the main FPV drone parts you’ll need to build almost any type of FPV drone. It’s not rocket science, but it does take some time to wrap your head around how all the parts…