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 Frame Stiffness: Why a Wobbly Frame Ruins Your PID Tune
How frame flex ruins FPV PID tuning. Covers carbon thickness, arm deflection, true-X vs deadcat stiffness, and the signs your frame is the real tuning...
We Pushed ELRS to 10km: What Actually Limits Your FPV Range
How far can an FPV drone fly? Covers ELRS and Crossfire control link range, analog and digital video range, and what actually limits your signal...
FPV Drone Prop Wash Explained: What Causes It and How to Tune It Out
How to fix FPV drone prop wash wobble. Covers D-term tuning, dynamic notch filters, propeller selection, and frame stiffness. Practical tips from our workshop.
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.
FPV Drone Flipping on Takeoff: Motor Direction and Config Fixes
Step-by-step guide to fix an FPV drone that flips on takeoff. Covers prop placement, motor direction, wire order, and ESC protocol. Common first-flight problems solved.
Betaflight Rates Explained: How to Configure RC Stick Response
How to configure Betaflight rates for your FPV drone. Covers RC Rate, Expo, and Super Rate settings with practical tuning tips for beginner to advanced...
FPV Drone Camera Angle: How Tilt Affects Your Flight
How to choose and adjust your FPV drone camera angle for freestyle, racing, and cinematic flying. Covers tilt ranges, flight dynamics, mounting tips, and common...
FPV Drone Antenna Placement Guide: VTX, GPS, and RC Mounting
How to position VTX, GPS, and ELRS antennas on your FPV build. Covers 5.8GHz video, GPS patch placement, and receiver antenna orientation plus common mistakes.