How to diagnose and fix FPV drone throttle dropouts. Covers battery voltage sag, ESC overheating, connector resistance, and Betaflight settings that cause power loss mid-flight.
How to fix FPV drone jello caused by vibration. Covers prop balance, camera soft mounting, motor checks, and Betaflight filter tuning from our workshop.
How to tell SMA from RP-SMA, MMCX from U.FL, and which connector your FPV build needs. Connector specs, mating cycle ratings, and workshop recommendations.
How to diagnose FPV drone crash damage with a five-step checklist. Covers frame cracks, bent motors, FC checks, video system, hover testing, and LiPo safety.
How power distribution works in FPV drones. Covers PDBs, BECs, UBECs, flight stacks vs separate boards, and common mistakes that burn out components.
How to maximise FPV drone flight time with the right battery, props, and motor choices. Covers 5-inch freestyle, whoop, and long-range builds with test data.
How to update ExpressLRS firmware on your TX module and receiver using ELRS Configurator. Covers Wi-Fi flashing, Betaflight passthrough, and common update problems.
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 choose and install the right wing servos for your fixed-wing FPV build. Covers digital vs analogue, torque matching, HV wiring, and linkage geometry.
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...
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...
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...