Why We Always Solder the ESC First: FPV Build Order That Saves Time

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...

May 09, 2026 4 min read
After 200 Repairs, These Are the FPV Build Mistakes We See Every Week

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...

May 09, 2026 4 min read
FPV Motor Mounting: The Screw Length Mistake We See Every Week

FPV Motor Mounting: The Screw Length Mistake We See Every Week

Learn how to mount and wire brushless motors on your FPV drone frame. Covers screw selection, wire routing, ESC soldering, and setting motor direction in...

Apr 28, 2026 5 min read
How to Solder FPV Drone Components: A Beginner's Guide

How to Solder FPV Drone Components: A Beginner's Guide

Learn how to solder FPV drone components with the right iron, solder, and flux. Covers temperature settings, pad tinning, wire joining, and common mistakes for...

Apr 20, 2026 3 min read
How to Build a 5-Inch FPV Freestyle Drone: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Build a 5-Inch FPV Freestyle Drone: Step-by-Step Guide

How to build a 5-inch FPV freestyle drone from parts to first flight. Covers frame selection, FC stacks, motors, ESCs, VTX, wiring and Betaflight setup.

Apr 20, 2026 4 min read
Fixed Wing FPV Drone: How to Build Your First Wing

Fixed Wing FPV Drone: How to Build Your First Wing

Learn how to build your first fixed wing FPV drone from choosing an airframe to flight controller setup and launching. Covers airframe selection, electronics, and...

Apr 18, 2026 4 min read
FPV Drone Tools: Essential Equipment for Building and Repairing

FPV Drone Tools: Essential Equipment for Building and Repairing

Learn which tools you need to build and repair FPV drones. Covers soldering irons, hex drivers, tweezers, multimeters, and consumables for any budget.

Apr 18, 2026 3 min read
FPV Drone Wiring Guide: How to Connect All Components

FPV Drone Wiring Guide: How to Connect All Components

How to wire an FPV drone from start to finish. Covers flight controller connections, ESC wiring, VTX and camera setup, receiver UART allocation, and power...

Apr 18, 2026 4 min read
Cinelifter FPV Drone: Heavy-Lift Build Guide for Aerial Filming (2026)

Cinelifter FPV Drone: Heavy-Lift Build Guide for Aerial Filming (2026)

How to build a cinelifter FPV drone for aerial filming. Covers frame selection, motor sizing, prop choice, ESC requirements, and camera mounting for smooth cinematic...

Mar 31, 2026 3 min read
How to Build a Long-Range FPV Drone (2026)

How to Build a Long-Range FPV Drone (2026)

Learn how to build a long-range FPV drone from scratch. Covers frame and motor selection, battery options, radio links, VTX power, and GPS rescue setup.

Mar 30, 2026 8 min read
Essential FPV Drone Parts: What Every Pilot Needs to Know

Essential FPV Drone Parts: What Every Pilot Needs to Know

A complete guide to FPV drone parts and components. Learn what each part does, how to choose the right ones, and what you need for...

Mar 25, 2026 4 min read