The type of capacitor that we generally use on a drone is generally quite big and bulky, by comparison to the rest of the electronics. If you have built a smaller quad, such as a 3 inch, or if you have worked on a frame that is tight for space, a…
Category: Gear
The Best Way to Clean FPV Drone Motors (in 7 Simple Steps)
In this article you will learn how to clean your FPV drone motors in the most effective way. I have tried quite a number of methods for cleaning RC motors since I first began building models many years ago, and have found this method to be the easiest and most…
Kiss FC Not Connecting to GUI? Here’s 4 Possible Solutions
Are you connecting your Kiss FC to your computer and getting nothing… zilch… nada? Perhaps your Kiss FC is just staring back at you, with the LED illuminated, but no one is home? You are not alone! Despite the KISS principal of keeping it super simple, sometimes Kiss FC does…
How To Setup Betaflight Power Sensors & Why Is It Necessary?
If you need to calibrate your current or voltage sensors in Betalight, click here for no-BS(TM) step-by-step instructions. Or… maybe you prefer to learn-something-new-today(TM)? Did you know that Betaflight is often not capable of accurately measuring battery voltage and current consumption ‘out of the box?’ So why is it necessary…
How Do You Reverse the Direction of a Motor on an FPV Drone?
If you have ever tried to fly a quad with a motor turning the wrong way, you will have found out pretty quickly that something was wrong… very wrong! It is very important that all of your motors are turning in the correct direction, otherwise your quad simply cannot fly.…
How to Improve Your FPV Video Quality In 5 Simple Steps
So you have been having problems with your FPV video quality? Don’t worry, it’s a common problem and the good news is that it is fairly easy to fix a majority of the issues! In this article we will walk through the process of checking and optimising a typical FPV…
Different Types of Quadcopter Drone: Is FPV Right For You?
So, you are thinking of getting your first drone? An excellent decision, quadcopters can enrich your life in so many different ways! But with all of the different types of drone on the market, how do you know which one is right for you? Where is the best place for…
The Ultimate FPV Travel Guide: How To Travel With Your Drone
Most drone travel guidance is aimed at consumer products such as the DJI Mavic, but what about taking an freestyle, racing or long range FPV drone abroad? In this article I will discuss the problems that I faced when travelling with my FPV drone gear so you can learn exactly…
How To Set Up and Wire the TBS Crossfire Nano Receiver
TBS Crossfire is a fantastic choice for your FPV radio link and it is likely that you will be using the TBS Nano Rx in one or even many FPV builds! However for both newcomers and experienced builders, the wiring can get a little confusing without a good reference. If…
How To Set Up and Wire the TBS Crossfire Nano Diversity Rx
If you want to fly longer range with Crossfire then the TBS Crossfire Nano Diversity is likely to be the most ideal choice of receiver. The setup is similar to that of the TBS Nano receiver, however there are a few extra things to consider due to the additional features…
