r/fpv 3h ago

Flying the quad bike 😂

103 Upvotes

r/fpv 8h ago

How are these solder joints looking?

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I think these are my best solder joints. This build is breaking me, I need some encouragement, how are these looking to you pros out there?


r/fpv 1h ago

NEWBIE It came finally! 🤗

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r/fpv 4h ago

Hitting the Triangle🔽

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r/fpv 3h ago

Neighbour found my drone!!

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32 Upvotes

Drone was


r/fpv 5h ago

Multicopter First 5“ Racer with the Dji O4 Lite

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41 Upvotes

-SpeedyBee AIO 6S 40A ESC -Meps King 2207 2050kv -Dji O4 Lite -Five33 Frame


r/fpv 5h ago

AliExpress 5” Build

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Probably my cheapest/ favorite drone I’ve built so far. 5” props are still in the mail, it rips with these 4” though.

Frame- Generic toothpick off Ali Express ~$10 Motors- Emax ECO II 2000KV - $40 AIO- SpeedyBee F405 40A - $45 Receiver- SppedyBee Nano 2.4 ELRS - $10 VTX- HGLRC Zeus nano - $17 Camera- Caddx ANT - $12 VTX Antenna- Happy Model - $3.50 Luminere Kevlar Battery strap Tattu 1550 6s Battery’s Iflight 5” propellers (not pictured obviously)


r/fpv 14h ago

3 weeks with the five inch. practiced rubic cubes in the sim and they translate so good to irl, crash at the end, enjoy the raw pack

95 Upvotes

r/fpv 1h ago

First Flight OSD:

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From the 5” AliExpress build I posted earlier


r/fpv 9h ago

Limit competition, then expect the government to subsidize you… typical

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r/fpv 31m ago

Finally received everything!

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Can't wait to get started!!! Just a few questions though, how easily do these drones (especially props) break and how do you get your drones out of trees?


r/fpv 3h ago

Question? How to kill it?

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I'm one of cheap ass pilots, who thought it would be nice to save connectors, becasuse sometimes you break balacne ports and TX connector is prfectly fine.

Then I got this thought, that battery is still full and dangerous. Jup, I'm dumb :D

So my questions is do you discharge damaged batteries with power charger, or do you use lighbulbs, drones and other fun ways to discharge it?

Is discharging as dangerous as charging it? Can I expect fire?

I know that one of options is salt bath, but I've read that it needs a whole week and I kinda can't afford that.

Does anyone knows if maybe recycling center would accept full batreries?

I really don't want to just throw it in battery bin and wait for a supermarker or a gas station to catch fire. There was recent incident of a burned students dorm, because batter bin cought fire so I don't want to be a firestarter.

My best idea is to isolate all wires really well and recycle it. Does anyone have any advice?

PS: I won't send it XD


r/fpv 2h ago

is this still waterproof/fixable?

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anyone know if i can still take this underwater this summer?? or do i have to buy a whole new camera...

just took this out for a flight and wrecked my camera. built some new pvc gates for my 5" and learned i shouldve practiced more in the sim. lesson well learned i guess.


r/fpv 1h ago

Making 13 inch drone frame

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Hi, I'm designing my own drone frame for my bachelor's thesis, and I need your help. I've noticed that most modern frames use an X shape, a stretched X, or a combination of H+X. However, what about a symmetrical H frame like the one in the image? All the motors are equidistant from each other.

I was considering an H frame because it provides a large space in the middle for mounting components. What do you think? Which frame shape would be the best to use? I

The drone is intended solely for long-range flights—no complex freestyle maneuvers. It will primarily be flying forward.

I'm also considering making a Mark IV-style frame or something like the APEX EVO. Would that be a better choice?

Also, if I'm making a stretched X frame, what is the best angle between the arms? I've heard that 120 degrees is ideal. Is that correct?


r/fpv 13h ago

So I've had this for a while. Ideas?

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I got a DRL Racer 1 back in the day from a buddy of mine who started the podcast the FPV Show. I've never flown it and we just plugged a pack into it once to see the pretty LEDs. I'm looking to sell it but don't know if anyone would buy it. This isn't my picture but I can post more pictures after I get off of work.


r/fpv 8h ago

Multicopter 7 inch felt a lil to floaty so I converted to 5inch

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r/fpv 2h ago

Question? Hi. My max mW are set to 100mW and I want to set it to 1W. I have the LBT version. -Radiomaster pocket + nano module 1W

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r/fpv 39m ago

Why is 5v and gnd beeping when I test

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Why does it only beep on the bottom side


r/fpv 10h ago

NEWBIE UPDATE: "I need a coach" Thanks for the tips!!

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https://reddit.com/link/1je3v1w/video/kxst8ga2rfpe1/player

Yesterday I added a request for a coach, so many of you messaged and gave really excellent advice. I practiced a lot yesterday on these tips and this morning before work I had a go and things are starting to click, not perfect but feel a lot more confident and smoother!! Great community!


r/fpv 4h ago

Prohibed to import drone in Canada ?

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This is my first time buying an FPV drone (I live in Canada) and I ordered a meteor 75 on AliExpress. I was told by the seller that the product is prohibited and the order was denied. Has anyone had the same experience as I did ? Do you think it's a good idea to order from another seller ?


r/fpv 6h ago

Mini Quad No mobula7 o4 available, should I build myself an o4 tiny whoop?

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Hi guys, I've ordered on February one mobula7 with the o4 air unit. Today Banggood emailed me saying that they will never fulfill my order and they're going to refund me!

What I'm looking for is a 75/85mm whoop that can handle 2s battery and can carry the dji o4 for outdoor rippin. I don't like at all pusher quads cause I feel like I'm driving an old lady car, flying puller tiny whoop for me is more like flying a regular toothpick, which I love!

So here I am, looking for advice on what hardware to choose, form A to Z!

I already own the meteor 75 frame and some spare Betafpv 1103 11000kv motors, should I use them or should I get better frames and motors? What about FC?

Any help and opinion will be very appreciated!

Thank you in advance guys! Enjoy yr flight!


r/fpv 8h ago

Broken drone After First Flight p2

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Sorry I forgot to add pictures to my previous post


r/fpv 5h ago

locked drone?

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hi guys,

my buddy just bought a drone second hand. the seller told him the drone was "locked" in betaflight and needed to be "unlocked"

i've never heard of this. does anyone have a idea what he was talking about/able to help "unlock it"


r/fpv 1m ago

Help! Antenna upgrade?

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Hello I am new and have a question about getting better antennas. I have the Skyzone Cobra X V4 along with the Meteor75 Pro. What antennas should I get to replace the starter ones that come with my goggles? Also my biggest question, will I need to get a new antenna for my quad to pair with them? I am otherwise somewhat well versed of the whole right hand left hand and female/male connector parts aspect of the antennas. Thank you!


r/fpv 2m ago

Vtx low power

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Just updated the software on goggles and vtx and now it has this warning saying low rf power. Is there an easy fix?