One of the most common questions I get asked when people see me flying is “how much did it cost?” And if you are planning on getting into the hobby, then it’s a very legitimate concern to have! You’re going to need a bunch of parts: a transmitter, the quadcopter itself, batteries, FPV gear, and […]
Why I love FPV
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated with airplanes and flight. Growing up in New York City, however, was not very flight friendly. My passion for flight was ignited again when about 3 years ago, on a whim, I picked up a little Syma helicopter. It was a ton of fun to fly […]
Holiday Season Gift Ideas and Stocking Stuffers for FPV and Drone Racing Enthusiasts
This post was contributed by the awesome folks at AirVuz Do you have a friend or loved one who is totally into drone racing or flying their drone from a first-person view (FPV)? As millions of Americans take up drones as a hobby, many are discovering the fun of seeing what their drone sees in […]
DJI Spark Accessories (Must haves & optional upgrades)
I picked up a DJI Spark recently and I must say it was love at first sight! The Spark is TINY, but still has most of what makes DJI drones great – superb GPS, intelligent flight modes, and a great camera. Many people complain that the camera is only 1080p compared to the 4K Mavic […]
Betaflight Vs. Cleanflight: Which should you use?
Flight controllers have come a long, long way since the short two years that I have been in the hobby. Back when I started, people were still using Baseflight, and Cleanflight was just developed as a clean-code version of Baseflight. The early days of Cleanflight required long tuning sessions, painstakingly connecting your quad to your […]