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  1. M

    FPV Build List (I'm a beginner)

    Hello, I would love to build a 5'' FPV drone, I've tried a pre-built one from my friend and fell in love with this hobby. After watching several videos I've started making a component list. Now I need your guys' help, I've never built something similar so it would be awesome if you could go...
  2. M

    Racing fpv to Long range build?

    Can youplease help me with this one thing? I accidentally bought one month ago fpv drone, but I did not know that it wasn't long range fpv, but it was racing drone, which is totally different, and has only like 200 metres range of signal in normal conditions. What would you reccomend to me...
  3. P

    Building my first freestyle quad

    Hey this is my first post on this forum hopefully you can help me. So actually im not new to flying FPV but its my first time ever building my own. I looked for some parts the whole day so here is what i came up with: Frame: ImpulseRC Apex 5" HD Freestyle Frame Motors: FPVCYCLE 25MM IMPERIAL...
  4. dalissonfigueiredo

    beginner choosing flight controller

    Hi, I am build my very first drone. I already have some parts: . 4 ESCs Emax 20A . 4 2000kv motors. . power distribution board. I wanna buy my flight controller next, I am thinking about the kakute f7 or the kakute h7. Could a flight controller be incompatible with a ESC? Are there any...
  5. A

    Hi please help me!

    Hi, i have problem with my GPS, i just build it my drone, but i cant get 3d fix on betaflight, i already waiting 2 hours, i have 8-12satallites showing up. and idk where is the problem and how to fix it. :( i use MAMBA F405 flight controller, (stack with ESC 40A), TBS CROSSFIRE and TBS 8.2 GPS...
  6. J Gold

    Looking for someone tech savvy who would like a side gig...

    Im fairly new to fpv racing I’ve flown rc choppers and planes in the past and owned a mini quad when drones were fairly new to the market. I’d like to get back into the rc game, I’m looking for someone who can help me get fully set up. New sticks, goggles and a custom built drone linked and...
  7. 1

    Completed my first build!

    Hello! I just wanted to share that I successfully completed my first 5 inch build! I had a lot of help from forum members (shoutout to @HighTechPauper and @rtkDarling ) and I could not be more grateful. Was a long time coming with many mishaps and I almost even quit halfway because I...
  8. T

    Batteries for dumbies

    Coming into the new world of FPV, I’m incredibly overwhelmed with the plethora of batteries available for all kinds of builds. What’s the difference between all of them and how would a noob be able to know which batteries are right for which quad like weight and size? Lipo, Livh, maH, v, c, 3s...
  9. Brushless FPV Junkie

    Lumineer QAV-R vs QAV frames

    So most of my builds have been on knockoff "Lumineer" QAV-R frames. I have gotten used to flying x220 frames. I noticed Carlos, (Charpu) frequently or apparently consistently flies a Lumineer QAV 250 (HX style) frame. The weather is getting cold here in the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana tri-state area...
  10. S

    Drone build

    Hi, Im doing a project for school where im building a (budget) drone. We've done quite some extensive research about all the parts and which parts we should get. We think we have our final parts list. The thing is we are scared that some parts might not be compatible with other parts. We have...
  11. V

    Making my first drone :D

    Hello everyone! I thought of making my first drone for a while now. I have small experience with rc cars, and electronics but nothing like FPV drones. My questions are : 1.what do you think are the best buget components . I think i need: Frame,camera,esc's,propellers,motors,transmitter and...
  12. Fiddlebog

    New to FPV, Build/etc Advice

    Howdy y'all, Let me just start by saying that I'm very excited about starting this hobby. There are a lot of aspects that attract me to it that have attracted me to other hobbies. In addition y'all have a great community here, which is not something I've always seen other places. Looking through...
  13. S

    Do I have everything that I need to get started?

    I have decided that this summer I am going to try to get into fpv drone racing, or at least just build a drone as a project to keep me busy. I am going to try to build one as cheap as I can. Can anyone tell me: 1 - If I buy everything on other and drone 3 here: Drone Part List, Will I have...
  14. F

    Will this setup/build work?

    Hi, I'm new to this hobby and would love some advice. I have decided that I'm gonna build my own quad, but I'm afraid that the components won't work together. So I think I'm gonna go with this build: Frame: A250 Carbon Fibre Racing Drone Frame - 21,28$ A250 Carbon Fibre Racing Drone Frame...
  15. K

    Which one is better?

    Hello, people! Ordering bit by bit my racing equipment (as well as a prebuilt drone) and batteries got me confused a bit. This is my first proper experience with RC world and I really don't want to fail at it and go through as smooth as possible (no pun intended). As a beginner, I tend to...
  16. V

    Building my first drone and I need some help

    Okay so I'm going to buy my very first drone. Max price is about 350e. I have done a list of stuff that I'm going to buy but first I need some advice from you guys. Is that build good? And what would you change? I'm going to buy batteries from different store, that is why I did not put them...
  17. G

    Getting started

    i have been flying drones for quite a bit now i have had a phantom and always played around with little drones that my brother had and i found them tonnes of fun, that being said i have discovered the racing scene and i am very interested and want to get more involved. i was looking to build a...
  18. Mikhael

    Greetings every one from Westchester, NY

    Hello fellow Drone racers , I'm really interested in the sport of drone racing. My main focus in the sport is building and repair professional drones. Will like to touch basics with people with the interest.
  19. T

    Sourcing molex 1.25mm 2 pin connectors in UK

    Hi, I'm having problems replacing some molex cables for my Eachine Falcon. I think the connectors are 2,3 and 4 pin molex 1.25mm. These are some of the cables: Eachine Falcon 180 250 FPV 4 Pin AV Cable 2 Pin Power Cable for Camera Transmitter VTX It would be nice to find these available from...
  20. Hebrews12v2

    My First Build- Dronz Fury 252 RX

    Dronz Fury 252 RX Build March 9, 2016 Today I completed my first Build. I completed it, but it is not finished. Reason being is that there are a couple items that did not get kitted for my Build that I will be ordering to “Finish” it. See my conclusions at the end of this Document. This is...