The LiPo Charging Mistake That Nearly Cost Us a Workshop: A Complete Charging Guide
How to charge LiPo batteries safely for FPV drones. Covers balance charging, charge rates, CC/CV profiles, safety setup, storage voltage, and common mistakes.
We Checked 200 Crashed Drones: The Damage Checklist That Catches What Most Pilots Miss
How to diagnose FPV drone crash damage with a five-step checklist. Covers frame cracks, bent motors, FC checks, video system, hover testing, and LiPo safety.
FPV Drone Power Distribution: PDB, BEC, and Voltage Regulator Guide
How power distribution works in FPV drones. Covers PDBs, BECs, UBECs, flight stacks vs separate boards, and common mistakes that burn out components.
FPV Drone Flight Time: How to Get More Minutes in the Air
How to maximise FPV drone flight time with the right battery, props, and motor choices. Covers 5-inch freestyle, whoop, and long-range builds with test data.
How to Update ExpressLRS Firmware: Radio and Receiver Guide
How to update ExpressLRS firmware on your TX module and receiver using ELRS Configurator. Covers Wi-Fi flashing, Betaflight passthrough, and common update problems.
FPV Drone Flight Modes Explained: Angle, Horizon, and Acro Mode
How to choose between Angle, Horizon, and Acro flight modes in Betaflight. Covers setup, when to use each mode, and common mistakes we see from...
FPV Drone Buzzer Setup: How to Find a Lost Drone
How to set up a buzzer on your FPV drone to find it after a crash. Covers passive buzzers, self-powered finders, Betaflight configuration, DSHOT beacon...
Running Out of UART Ports: How We Wire GPS, VTX, and ELRS on the Same Flight Controller
Learn how to plan UART ports on your FPV flight controller. Covers ELRS receiver, GPS, VTX SmartAudio wiring priority, and what to do when you...
Why We Always Solder the ESC First: FPV Build Order That Saves Time
The FPV drone build order that prevents lifted pads, cold joints and costly rework. We share the exact soldering sequence we use on every drone...
After 200 Repairs, These Are the FPV Build Mistakes We See Every Week
The FPV build mistakes we encounter most in our workshop, from cold solder joints to reversed motor wires. Covers soldering technique, motor direction checks, wiring...
Why Your VTX Keeps Overheating: The Setup Mistakes We See Every Week
How to set up your FPV VTX for reliable video. Covers SmartAudio wiring, Raceband channels, power levels, and the three overheating mistakes we see weekly.
FPV Drone Pre-Flight Checklist: What to Check Before Every Flight
A practical pre-flight checklist for FPV drone pilots covering battery voltage, prop inspection, radio and failsafe verification, and GPS lock before flying.