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  1. Zzyzx

    Newb to fpv racing

    Just my opinion, but I think you probably have two paths to go with the goggles... If you're really sure you want to stick with FPV over the long haul, you might just want to invest in something good now. My thought is that the really good goggles will give you a better FPV experience, and help...
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    Building my first fpv 250 drone

    Hi Frodo, I know what you mean. I caught the FPV racing bug too. I might end up heading more towards acro flying, like someone like Charpu (I wish I could get that good!), but similar quads in many ways. I've been looking to answer the same questions you have for a while now. One of the first...
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    What is your experience with lipos? Have you ever had a problem?

    I had one old little 1S lipo swell, but it was really used. Just disposed of it (at the local battery disposal site). I've never actually had a lipo from any of my quads (Phantom 3, 210 racer, micro Inductrix) ever burst or flame out or anything. I store my lipos in the army surplus ammo cases...
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    Drone Racing Course Set Up

    You can also get race gates from these sources: the Banners / Race Gates - Accessories FPVModel RaceGates:Multi-Rotors,Accessories,Others - FPV Model: RC Plane, Multicopter, Quadcopter, FPV Goggles, FPV System and all things FPV. Race Gates Probably lots of other places as well. Not trying...
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    This guy is fast!

    Can you please provide a direct link on the Lumenier site to his set up? I must be missing something, I've explored around on there quite a bit. Sure, it's based on a Lumenier QAV250 frame and some other Lumenier parts, but it's pretty custom. For example, he's running extended arms to fit 6"...
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    This guy is fast!

    Can anyone generate a parts list for the drone he's using in this video? He mentions a few things, but it's hard to make out all he's saying.