RC Flight
FPV
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7WaECFssECJITJMCyVrwp4WezSHTWbmN - "FPV Tutorial: Tips for new quad flyers"
Transmitter (TX)
Radiomaster TX16s
Solid choice for a traditional TX style radio. Is on the large/bulky side, but with good grip and usable for either thumb controls (default sticks are a bit long with sharp ends, but M4 threaded and replaceable) or "pinchers". Widely compatible multi-protocol radio, bit complex to setup (see Multi-Module doc link, below). Relatively inexpensive, very available from many sources. Seems very widely supported by simulators. Gimbals replaceable, and at purchase time can choose nicer Hall-Effect type for long-life and better feel. Multiple "Mode" choices available, including most common "Mode 2" for quad-copter pilots. Open firmware choices are first-class: shipped with OpenTX for stability, supported by EdgeTX for newer features (like touchscreen).
- https://www.multi-module.org/ -- internal multi-module (multiprotocol radio) docs
How-To
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDe9VJk37ws&list=PL1fGEpsCNIpYLt6lJq8HiRf6XE5-t0mST Tahoe Steve's "Radiomaster TX16S Beginner's How To Series"
Firmware
Flight Controllers
Betaflight
- https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight-configurator
- https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/wiki/Signal-Flow-Diagram
Multiprop
Quadcopters
Happymodel Mobula6
DSM2/DSMX (Spektrum) version
Two versions of this RX model available: older bolt-on serial type, newer built-in SPI type. All notes below are for newer built-in unless specified.
Quad ships without telemetry enabled in Betaflight; head to configurator->Configuration->Other Features and toggle TELEMETRY on to get VBAT/TRSS sensor access on TX.
Note: DSM2/DSMX (Spektrum) version does not send proper RSSI (RX side signal strength). Whether this is a protocol limit or simply software implementation problem is unclear; instead TX radio may expose (computed) TRSS, based only on telemetry signal strength. This is not the same thing, and is even presented on a different scale, roughly (RSSI / 3).
Quad uses 0802 motors (19000KV or 25000KV) with 1.0mm shafts and 31mm Gemfan 1219-3 3-blade props.
ELRS
Two ELRS versions available: 2.4GHz and 900MHz; all notes below are for 2.4GHz unless specified, but may apply to both.
Quad uses 0702 motors (26000KV) with 1.0mm shafts and 31mm 2-blade props. Unknown brand/specs.
Other notes
- https://blog.georgi-yanev.com/fpv/mobula6-48khz-jesc-complete-setup-review/ -- Extensive review with JESC 48kHz flash instructions
Protocol-Specific
ExpressLRS (ELRS)
Long-range capable, low latency, multi-frequency open protocol gaining adopters quickly. Supports 2.4GHz and 900MHz, but using different hardware at this time.
- https://www.expresslrs.org/
- https://github.com/ExpressLRS
- https://www.getfpv.com/happymodel-expresslrs-f4-5a-5-in-1-aio-fc-w-built-in-2-4ghz-rx.html
Battery Info
LiPo
See Also
Flight Skill Building
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDb7WF6c8kjYXam4m3msvRbkORU41GY -- Joshua Bardwell's "How To Fly A FPV Quadcopter / Racing Drone" many-part series
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH0x5I4tBnc&list=PL7WaECFssECJITJMCyVrwp4WezSHTWbmN&index=3 -- CurryKitten's FPV Tutorial
- https://oscarliang.com/tiny-whoop-angle-mode/ -- Angle mode setup notes on a Tiny Whoop
Other
- Ham Radio
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoPT69y98pY "Most FPV pilots need to watch this soldering tutorial" (Joshua Bardwell)