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

• https://github.com/OpenTX
• https://github.com/EdgeTX

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 915MHz (or EU equivalent freq); 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)

• https://www.getfpv.com/happymodel-expresslrs-f4-5a-5-in-1-aio-fc-w-built-in-2-4ghz-rx.html

Battery Info

LiPo

• https://oscarliang.com/lipo-battery-guide/

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)