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...
We Burned Through Six Receivers Finding the Right One: ELRS Receiver Selection for Every Build
How to choose the right ELRS receiver for your FPV build. Single antenna vs diversity, connector types, and our picks for whoops, freestyle, and long...
The Walk That Made Us Set Up Turtle Mode on Every Build
How to set up turtle mode on your FPV drone. Covers DShot requirements, Betaflight switch config, when NOT to use it, and workshop tips from...
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...
The Melted XT30 That Killed a 5-Inch Build: Battery Connector Ratings Actually Matter
FPV battery connector guide: XT30, XT60, XT90, AS150 current ratings. Which connector your build needs and how to solder it. Based on workshop repairs.
The Bent Prop That Destroyed a Motor Bearing: Why Prop Balance Matters More Than You Think
How to balance FPV propellers and prevent motor bearing damage. Covers static balance with tape and sandpaper, when to replace props, and common mistakes.
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.
The Cracked Prop We Missed: How to Inspect and Replace Props Before Your Next Flight
Learn how to inspect FPV drone propellers for hairline cracks, chipped tips, and bent blades after every crash. Includes a post-crash prop checklist and CW...
The Blackbox Data That Changed How We Tune: Setup, Log, and Analyse
How to set up blackbox logging in Betaflight and analyse flight data for PID tuning. Covers storage, sample rates, trace analysis, and common mistakes.
FPV Goggles Blurry? The Setup Steps Most Pilots Skip Before Their First Flight
How to set up FPV goggles for a clear image. Covers IPD adjustment, receiver module installation, channel matching, and image tuning for analog and digital.
FPV Drone Not Connecting to Betaflight? The USB Fix Most Pilots Miss
How to fix a flight controller that will not connect to Betaflight. Covers USB cable issues, driver installation for STM32, CP210x, and CH340 chips, DFU...
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.