The GPS Logger Does Not Lie: How Fast FPV Drones Actually Go in the Real World
Real GPS-verified top speeds for FPV drones by build class. Covers whoops, 3.5-inch, 5-inch freestyle, and racing builds. What limits speed and how to measure...
The 50-Flight Service: FPV Drone Maintenance We Do on Every Quad in Our Workshop
How to maintain your FPV drone with a 50-flight service interval. Covers motor inspection, propeller replacement, solder joint checks, frame hardware, and the bench kit...
The Cold Joint That Fell Apart at 200 Metres: FPV Soldering Quality From Our Workshop
How to identify and fix cold solder joints on FPV drone builds. Covers joint inspection, soldering temperature, flux usage, and the joints that fail most....
We Put 20 Builds on a Scale: What It Actually Takes to Stay Under 250g
Build an FPV drone that stays under the UK CAA 250g line. Covers A1 Open category rules, a component weight budget, and the accessories that...
The Number That Decides How Your Quad Flies: Why We Calculate Thrust-To-Weight on Every Build
How to calculate thrust-to-weight ratio for FPV drone builds. Covers the TWR formula, ideal ratios by flying style, and real workshop examples from our bench.
After 200 Customer Builds, We Stopped Recommending 5-Inch to Beginners
Why we recommend a 2.5-inch cinewhoop over a 5-inch build for first-time FPV pilots. Covers safety, cost, CAA rules, and our workshop learning progression.
The £12 Part That Saved £300 of Electronics: Why We Never Power On Without a Smoke Stopper
Why every FPV drone build needs a smoke stopper before first power-on. Covers how PTC fuses protect against solder bridges, reversed polarity, and short circuits....
The Noise Lines on Every First Build: FPV Power Filtering From Our Workshop
How to fix horizontal lines in your FPV video feed using a low-ESR capacitor. Covers capacitor selection, soldering placement, LC filters, and testing. Workshop-tested advice...
The 8-Inch Long Range Quad We Can't Stop Flying: Complete Build Guide
How to build an 8-inch long range FPV drone with the right motors, props, and battery for 20-35 minute flights. Includes our tested parts list...
The Battery That Fell Out at 100m: FPV Battery Mounting Done Right
How to mount your FPV battery with the right strap, pad, and routing. Covers Kevlar vs silicone straps, anti-skid pads, and CG positioning for secure...
The Frame We Wish We'd Bought First: How to Choose the Right FPV Frame
How to choose the right FPV frame for your build. Covers sizes from whoop to 7-inch long-range, arm thickness, Deadcat vs True-X, with picks from...
Why Your FPV Drone Feels Sluggish: The Weight Mistakes We See in Every Build
How excess weight destroys FPV drone performance. Covers component weight budgets, wire trimming, and the build mistakes that add unnecessary grams.