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...
How to Set Up RC Wing Servos for Fixed-Wing FPV
How to choose and install the right wing servos for your fixed-wing FPV build. Covers digital vs analogue, torque matching, HV wiring, and linkage geometry.
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 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.