Guides
FPV guides for every level.
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20 guides
Flying Skills
Setup, practice plans, and flying technique.
Acro Stick Control Drills for FPV Beginners
An evergreen FPVLovers guide focused on building acro control before risky outdoor flights.
FPV Simulator Practice Plan: First 30 Days
An evergreen FPVLovers guide focused on using simulator time with structure instead of random flying.
FPV Failsafe Test Routine Before Flying
An evergreen FPVLovers guide focused on testing failsafe behavior before trusting a build outdoors.
FPV Battery Sag: How to Manage Voltage in Flight
An evergreen FPVLovers guide focused on understanding voltage sag without over-discharging packs.
ELRS Radio Setup Guide for Beginners
A beginner-friendly ELRS setup guide that supports radio buyer guides and troubleshooting paths.
FPV Glossary: Complete Terms and Acronyms Guide
Decode every FPV term, acronym, and technical jargon from ACRO to VTX.
FPV Pilot Roadmap: From Simulator to First Flight
The complete beginner-first path from simulator practice to your first real FPV flight.
FPV Mountain Surfing: Flight Planning, Wind Shadows, and Signal Security
An advanced tactical guide for high-altitude ridge surfing. Explores mountain thermal flows and wind shadows, RF line-of-sight propagation, custom high-density Li-Ion pack builds, and emergency GPS rescue fail-safe protocols.
ExpressLRS Beginner Guide: Binding, Flashing, and Setup Step-by-Step
A complete, beginner-first manual for ExpressLRS. Learn the mechanics of LoRa links, setting up EdgeTX LUA scripts, Wi-Fi flashing, and custom binding phrases.
Acro Mode Mental Model: The Absolute Key to Flying FPV Drones
A breakdown of manual flight physics and control dynamics. Discover why Angle mode is a trap, how inputs translate into angular velocity, and how to calibrate your brain for true FPV freedom.
Cinematic FPV Orbit Techniques: Mastering the 3D Glide Path
A masterclass guide on executing orbital paths for cinematic capture. Learn mechanical tilting synchronization, 180-degree shutter ND filtering calculations, propwash avoidance, and Gyroflow post-production workflows.
FPV Drone Anatomy: The Complete Structural & Electrical Guide
A complete beginner-first structural and electrical breakdown of a standard FPV drone, explaining how frames, motors, ESCs, flight controllers, receivers, and VTX interact.
First Hover Training: The Perfect Manual Takeoff Protocol
A step-by-step procedure for your first battery in the real world. Learn physical layout checks, proper arming protocols, throttle hovering, and crash avoidance.
FPV Beginner Setup Guide: The Easiest Way to Get Flying
A beginner-first walkthrough of the FPV starter stack, the order to buy gear, and the safest way to get ready for a first flight.
ExpressLRS Binding and Flashing Guide: Step-by-Step for EdgeTX & Betaflight
A step-by-step tutorial explaining how to configure ExpressLRS (ELRS) on FPV drones, compile firmware via ELRS Configurator, flash receivers via Wi-Fi/Passthrough, and bind using a binding phrase.
GPS Rescue Mode Setup in Betaflight: Never Lose a Drone to a Failsafe
A step-by-step configuration tutorial detailing how to wire a GPS module, enable UBLOX/NMEA protocols in Betaflight, configure GPS ports, set up GPS Rescue failsafe, and test the return-to-home behavior.
Props In vs Props Out: Betaflight Motor Direction Explained
An educational guide explaining the differences in prop rotation direction in Betaflight, washouts, how props-out prevents getting stuck on twigs, and pitch control during crashes.
Failsafe Settings & Safe Flight Practices: What Happens When You Lose Signal
A flight safety tutorial focusing on configuring Failsafe Stage 1 and Stage 2 in Betaflight, receiver channel loss values, testing failsafe on the bench (props off!), and pre-flight link tests.
Long Range FPV Basics: How to Fly Beyond the Trees Safely
A beginner long-range guide exploring protocol choices (ELRS 915MHz vs 2.4GHz), battery options (Li-Ion vs LiPo), GPS safety, high-gain directional antennas, and pilot etiquette.
Betaflight PID Basics for Beginners: Start With the Right Mental Model
A simple explanation of PID tuning that helps new pilots understand what changes matter and what to leave alone.
Advanced
Engineering deep dives
Flight control research, propulsion, RF links, and aircraft systems.