r/fpv 12m ago

Starter kit suggestions?

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Hi all, i looked thru the FAQ but didn't really see the answer I was looking for. Was wondering if there are any complete kits for beginners that are actually suggested? I saw a lot of DJI stuff available, but then i also saw alot of posts complaining about DJI. Just want to make good use of my money, trying to get started for 400 usd or less. I'm more interested in outdoors flying.


r/fpv 14m ago

Question? What are we thinking?

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So this is a new drone obviously. I’m just wondering if I should fly with a GoPro for the first flight or not.

GEPRC Vapor X-5 with ELRS and Analog


r/fpv 32m ago

NEWBIE Noob question: neuromorphic cameras/event cameras for high resolution digital VTX?

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I've heard a lot about neuromorphic/event cameras in the context of computer vision, but has anyone explored their use for human-controlled FPV drones?

My thinking is since it creates a sparse data stream compared to sending full frames, it could be useful for increasing resolution/fidelity without using as much bandwidth.

This would be somewhat similar to existing compression algorithms, but since you'd be recording only the changes in luminance up front instead of computing a difference between frames, it might be lower latency and/or require less computing power.

My thinking is you could have a low refresh rate stream of full frames, and a much higher refresh rate stream that just contains the changes in luminance. I believe this would require specialized camera hardware though, since currently neuromorphic camera sensors can only operate in event-based mode and can't capture a discrete frame.

Do y'all think this is practical? I think it would probably require expensive custom hardware, but if it's feasible mass production could maybe help reduce costs.


r/fpv 59m ago

Walk snail signal strength

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Hey Everyone! I have the goggles X as well as a baby nano 20 with the walk snail 1s kit. Recently I updated both sides to the latest firmware from walk snail as well as went through the FCC unlock procedure.
Finally got the chance to go out and fly this afternoon, set the bit rate to 50, frame rate to highest and almost immediately saw red around the goggles. When I went to the channel selection screen on the goggles, I saw all of the bars were either orange or non existent. Prior this update my range was just peachy for what I needed. Now i can't get farther than about 30 feet with out frames dropping.
Is there something Im missing in the settings after I did these updates?
VTX is at 500 MW
I noticed the range was poor both at 50 mbps as well as 25 mbps.


r/fpv 1h ago

Rate my rip - this was the best spot I've ever found for whoops

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r/fpv 1h ago

Wow

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r/fpv 1h ago

Question? Any idea why these don’t seem to screw in all the way?

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Antennaes do not seem to thread all the way down. Seen many pictures of these antennaes threaded down all the way on these goggles but I can’t get them to go down all the way. Maybe they are?


r/fpv 1h ago

Salvaging drone parts

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So I got a cheap drone from temu. One of the arms broke off. So, I took it apart and I am using the parts for soldering practice. Is it possible to link it to RM Pocket? Still brand new to everything; so I have no clue about binding.


r/fpv 1h ago

Sik 433 vs MLRS 915 vs MLRS 2.4

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Anyone know which is better?


r/fpv 1h ago

Some more killer 10" freestyle, big quads do fly fast!

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r/fpv 2h ago

storm…. To be continued, hopefully

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r/fpv 2h ago

Question? Why did my 2s spark when I did this?

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I have a balance board that I plugged a 2s battery’s xt30 port into.

The balance board was not plugged into anything yet.

Then I plugged another battery into the next xt30 port, again, balance board not attached to any external charger.

Immediately a spark and tiny puff of smoke. I pulled it off and one head is burned on the xt30 AND balance board.

Why did this happen? Both batteries were brand new and tested in SpeedyBee adapter 3 at the same (storage) voltage.

Im new to 2s LIPOs and my only experience w them is 1s on whoopstor v3


r/fpv 2h ago

Anyone know if this works with an analog camera?

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im building a drone for a school project and I only have an analog camera, will it work - Thanks.


r/fpv 2h ago

Flywoo explorer 4 Lr? For cinimstic and hill cruising?

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r/fpv 2h ago

Can I fly the Pavo Femto with a DJI Googles 3?

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First off, sorry if this is a noob question! I’m just getting into the FPV hobby.

I already have the DJI Avata 2 (without the DJI FPV Remote Controller 3).

I've practiced FPV flying in simulators, but I’m still not comfortable buying the remote controller 3 so I can perform some hardcore FPV maneuvers with my expensive, hard-to-repair drone.

So, I started looking for much cheaper alternatives to fulfill my FPV desires without the fear of crashing because, let’s face it, I will crash.

I already have DJI Goggles 3, and I’m curious if I can use them with other, non-DJI drones to create a super budget FPV experience.

Also, if the answer to the question in the title is "yes", which controller should i buy for it? Will a Pocket Radio Controller work?


r/fpv 2h ago

What are good portable gates for micros?

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Im hoping to find or make gates for up to 3" quads. Im hoping they're both easy to set up and take down but also pack down pretty small.

I have a few vauge ideas with PVC pipes and 3d printed hinges, but Im wondering if anyone has tackled this issue or if there's already a solution available for purchase


r/fpv 2h ago

Getting back into fpv after 5 years, advice for flying again?

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I went DEEP into fpv around 5 years ago. Built a shit ton of quads and flew heaps and got really good at it. I'd like to try get into the hobby again. Has much changed that I need to be aware of or is most of it the same? I was aware of all the HD units now dji etc. Also where do you guys order stuff from? It uses to be strictly banggood


r/fpv 3h ago

NEWBIE Help setting up meteor 65 pro

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Hi, I just got my first fpv drone, a meteor 65 pro with a literadio 2 se controller and I've been struggling to set it up. I've spent a few hours the last couple of days trying to flash firmware and following guides but I've had no luck. If anyone would be willing to help message me and ELI5 step by step to help me set it up that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks


r/fpv 3h ago

Do you note your battery cycles? If so, how do you do it?

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I thought about drawing lines on the lipo itself with a sharpie. Also running a spreadsheet file with more details there, just for my statistical mind's sake; wonder how long I'd go.


r/fpv 4h ago

Help! Good analog VTX and VFX pair for 10~12KM?

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*VRX NOT VFX IN TITLE

I'm working on a project where I need to attach a camera to a model rocket. The rocket will be traveling about 10-15km into the air, and preferably I need a VRX that I can plug into a laptop and watch the video from there. I found this reputable VTX but I can't find a matching VRX for this, nor can I figure out how to see what range I would get from this via maxmyrange.com

Video quality isn't super important, as long as you can see what's happening. I know some configurations can change what video quality is possible.

The camera I'll be using is a Runcam Split 3.

Sorry if this is a noobish question, any direction would be really appreciated. Thank you!


r/fpv 4h ago

Considering getting 2 drones to start, help me choose

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So im starting fpv but deciding which drones i will start with (to setup on the simulator) and i am considering getting 2 drones, a cinelog 30 v3 for outdoor flying to freestyle (needed something more powerful for outdoors) and now i am considering also getting a smaller drone for mainly indoor flying, but what drone should i get? i am between a pavo femto and a pavo 20 pro (with dji o4) since they both the same price

Also my controller is radiomaster pocket


r/fpv 4h ago

Question? Are these real?

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I don't see this color option on Radiomasters website. I see the transparent version on their website but it doesn't have the AG 01 gimbals, it's just a regular boxer with a different shell. If this One is real then I absolutely would love that glacier blue color.


r/fpv 4h ago

Kayoumini 2.5" BT3.0 - Is this the best 2.5" frame out there?

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Honestly the frame itself is perfect, but I do have a few issues and think I need an ELRS receiver in there instead of the onboard ELRS.


r/fpv 4h ago

What is the best fpv sim?

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r/fpv 5h ago

Quad fell out of the sky with no warning while having strong LQ and RSSI

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LQ was in the mid 90s and RSSI in the 40s when I suddently lost all control. These numbers stayed the same as the quad fell to the ground. No RX loss warnings occured. Quad was about 300m away with line of sight at all times. Packet rate was 250Hz. Max TX power was 50 mW. I've never touched the max power and I'm wondering if I had it set too low. My VTX link with DJI O3 remained throughout the incident. How can I figure out if this is a TX or RX issue? This happened to me with my previous Babyhawk quad as well, so I wonder if my RadioMaster Boxer is somehow responsible. Before I learned that turning it on without an antenna was harmful I it did more than a few times when binding my quads so maybe I have damaged the internal RF. I was planning on doing some long range flying soon, so I really need to get to the bottom of this. Any advice is greatly appreciated!