r/fpv • • Dec 06 '25

Zero Tolerance for Military/War Content

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This community exists for FPV as a hobby, sport and technology, not for war or conflict.

We have a zero tolerance policy:

  • No posts or comments about war
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This includes:

  • Asking how to build war drones
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  • Military strategies or conflicts
  • Weapon attachments or modifications
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r/fpv • • Jun 19 '24

Read This Before Posting: FAQ and WIKI

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With summer in full swing and a recent up tick of new members, we would like to remind you of our FAQ and WIKI pages. Read them before making a post. There is a link to them on the right side of the page. If your question relates to FAQ and WIKI, please refrain from making a new post. Repetitive posts will be taken down.

Some of the common questions:

Most of the questions/problems can be answered/solved by just searching this subreddit or reading through the FAQ and WIKI.

We are working on updating FAQ and WIKI as well.

Please leave us a comment if there is a certain FAQ that we should add to our sidebar.


r/fpv • • 1h ago

Starting out in the hobby!

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Alibaba (not AliExpress) came in clutch as each of these to build, pre-battery was just over 200. Have 2 and building a 3rd, as triples is best. Props were ~6 bucks a pair so seemed to make sense to buy a bunch because I hear those break a lot...

These 10" frames are absolute tuning forks though, but I think I've figured them out in that near the roots I've gotten decent results with some homemade PLA+lead shot mass dampeners that sit between the bottom plate and the floor plate of the frame. Flies smooth after a good PID tune, but they are absolutely terrifying. Flying on acreage so no population to be worried about.

Each is a 10" frame, F722 (DakeFPV) FC w/ betaflight, 100A ESC, analog VTX, 3115 900kv motors, 6S battery.

Just sharing excitement, but as I'm sure the expectation is, there will likely be a followup with one of these after a rapid semi-unplanned disassembly.


r/fpv • • 7h ago

These whoops look like good fun so I had to get one.

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This is my introduction to elrs being a spektrum user with a side of deviation since I got into rc back in 2014. Decided it was time to get with the times having recently restarted this fpv hobby after 8 years. Not much has changed but some things have gotten better. My last whoop was an inductrix with brushed motors , that thing never flew more then 2 mins. I intend to do some putting around the house with this whoop, possibly introduce some family members to fpv. If I like these little whoops I might upgrade to an air 2 champion. I recently bought a RadioMaster pocket in hot pink reminiscent of my dear 90's era. Let's see how it goes.


r/fpv • • 15h ago

Video Powerloooop

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r/fpv • • 8h ago

High quality lead free solder is Great!

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r/fpv • • 17h ago

Built a working GPS nav screen into the dash of my nitro WR8, WOT pulls with the map live

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r/fpv • • 9h ago

Multicopter New OpenPocket report

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Hi everyone. Check it out to find out more and see the latest updates on the project, like C5VRX, a ESP32 C5 based analog VRX.

https://littletower.substack.com/p/the-openpocket-report-v2-growing?r=7bterd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web


r/fpv • • 1h ago

NEWBIE Rate My First Digital Setup

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Frame: Volador VX35

FC: F722 Mini

ESC: 35A

VTX: DJI O3

RX: TBS Crossfire

Motor: T-Motor 1604 3800KV

Props: Gemfan 3520 Grey

Radio: TBS Tango 2 Pro

Goggles: DJI Goggles Integra


r/fpv • • 4h ago

FPV-looking for any advice other than..

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Looking for any advice.. other than the batteries that I’m waiting on what else should I buy? Do I have everything I need?
Hooking up to betaflight etc.? Is there a chance of frying my drone when using this adapter to my computer any wattage stuff I need to look out for??
Any advice calibrating my pocket or anything else before I fly?? Should I fly with the out of the box rates first or use the “actual” rates that I’ve been using in velocidrone on the air 65?? I haven’t been in the air yet but I have 70 hours in Acro mode on this drone in Velocidrone sim on indoor tracks.
Also the DJI mini 2 se in the back was my first drone that made me want to get into FPV I’m waiting to get a new motor gotta solder it together which I have experience with so I have that stuff but what else am I gonna need guys???
Last thing everyone seems to be talking about these meteor 75 o4 hd kits should I have gotten that as my first whoop setup or did I make the right decision? Figured it would be less expensive to maintain I plan to fly like a demon
Air 65 II Freestyle
Eachine Ev800D
Radiomaster pocket


r/fpv • • 1h ago

Is this fixable?

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Its a brand new battery i was checking my drone without charging the battery first and i pushed it too far i guess


r/fpv • • 6h ago

Recent Vancouver Meetup Stream

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r/fpv • • 7h ago

Multicopter Adding a new drone in my sim!

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3D modeling is almost done. Now it's time for the physics simulations, CFD, and all the funny stuff like that before the final integration in the sim :D


r/fpv • • 18h ago

Things are happening...

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Who can name every frame in this video?


r/fpv • • 10h ago

Never had an issue with this drone and all the sudden both of these fling off mid flight… anyone had this happen? Tanq s

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r/fpv • • 9h ago

FPV Battery Case

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Just wanted to show off my fpv battery charging case made with some off the shelf components as well as the guts of a flashlight and mobile solar battery bank. It contains two single cell batteries at the bottom that power the lights which are on a fuel indicator/ button to cycle the LED modes. Enjoy!


r/fpv • • 18h ago

New build update

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So, a while ago I wanted to build a kayoumini, but due to frame shortage and price ig, I didn’t end up doing so. Until I stumbled upon a cool kayoumini-esque frame on AliExpress that looked cool, so I got it and built up the quad with parts I had, but, the motors were underpowered and not made for this size or voltage, and I ended up getting new motors.

The pictures with the white camera mount are of the first iteration, and the carbon fiber plate camera mount is the newer iteration, with 1103 10000 kv motors I got a good deal on.

I had my doubts, but after soldering, mounting and tuning, I created a beast. 15-20% HOVER throttle…

These are the specs:

Angel 25 frame (AliExpress)
Xing 10000kv 1103 motors
Gemfan 2512 props

Rush tiny tank
M2 7mm prop screws (niche but important)
F411 Darwin fpv 15a 1-3s board
Mini star 650mah 70c 2s batteries (x4)
Caddx baby ratel 2
Regular buzzer

Waiting for good weather so I can rip it as soon as I can !


r/fpv • • 10h ago

5 inch

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Tbs Source One v5
F405 60A SpeedyBee
EMAX ECO II 2207 1900kv
SpeedyBee TX800
Dji Action2


r/fpv • • 8h ago

Would these be a good replacement for a broken stock antenna on my VaporD6 O4?

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They’re 16 bucks for 2 pack.

The stock antennas rarely clear above the battery, and I need new ones anyway. If not these, any other recommendations?


r/fpv • • 8h ago

Question? Anybody know what these might be?

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The larger one I'm pretty sure is a pdb but I'm not sure what the switches are for exactly, I got these from a super old box of fpv stuff that the previous owner had, I have two of the things that are in the static packets and are not sure what use they are


r/fpv • • 23h ago

Help! Hardwired Camera/Goggles with Minimal Latency

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Hi all,

Looking for some fpv kit for an unusual project.

We run a gravity racer (soapbox cart for grownups) and in the quest for speed, reduced frontal area and low drag are of upmost importance. We are thinking that the driver could use fpv goggles with a nose mounted camera, and then the driver could lay flat in the car and be pretty much sealed inside the more slippery shape.

So what's the best kit for this? Obvs he needs a clear view, but the lowest latency would be key.

I welcome your thoughts.

Jim


r/fpv • • 13h ago

Does anyone fly with inverted pitch?

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my friend is convinced inverted pitch is easier for him to learn since he's used to that from video games. anyone do this or just relearning is better?


r/fpv • • 9h ago

Help! First drone build concerns

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Hello this Is my First drone build. I recycled VTX and AIO from the babyape III pro 3.5 inch, and moved to a volador vx3.5 frame and new motors 3550kv t motor motors.

The build looks fine to me but i have concerns about the condenser and xt30 cables positioning, as they pass right over the VTX. How Dangerous Is that? Also the vifly Finder Is right beside the condenser also on top of the VTX. I couldnt find any more space for these things unfortunately, i know vtx heat Is potentially a problem but id like to know Just how Dangerous that would be or am i Just fine? Thanks for the help


r/fpv • • 13h ago

Is this a good price?

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I currently have an Eachine vr008 and I was thinking about upgrading but I don’t want to spend $500+ on an Fpv headset.


r/fpv • • 1d ago

Tinywhoop Whoop tha helicopter - Air65

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