FPV drone propeller inspection guide - checking props for cracks and damage after a crash

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...

May 14, 2026 3 min read
The Blackbox Data That Changed How We Tune: Setup, Log, and Analyse

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.

May 13, 2026 4 min read
FPV Goggles Blurry? The Setup Steps Most Pilots Skip Before Their First Flight

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.

May 13, 2026 1 min read
FPV Drone Not Connecting to Betaflight? The USB Fix Most Pilots Miss

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...

May 13, 2026 4 min read
The LiPo Charging Mistake That Nearly Cost Us a Workshop: A Complete Charging Guide

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.

May 13, 2026 4 min read
FPV Drone Throttle Dropouts: Why Your Quad Falls Out of the Sky Mid-Flight

FPV Drone Throttle Dropouts: Why Your Quad Falls Out of the Sky Mid-Flight

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.

May 13, 2026 4 min read
FPV Drone Jello Fix: The Vibration Checklist We Run on Every Build

FPV Drone Jello Fix: The Vibration Checklist We Run on Every Build

How to fix FPV drone jello caused by vibration. Covers prop balance, camera soft mounting, motor checks, and Betaflight filter tuning from our workshop.

May 13, 2026 4 min read
The Connector Mistake That Kills FPV Builds Before First Flight

The Connector Mistake That Kills FPV Builds Before First Flight

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.

May 13, 2026 3 min read
We Checked 200 Crashed Drones: The Damage Checklist That Catches What Most Pilots Miss

We Checked 200 Crashed Drones: The Damage Checklist That Catches What Most Pilots Miss

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.

May 11, 2026 4 min read
FPV Drone Video Static: How to Diagnose and Fix Signal Problems

FPV Drone Video Static: How to Diagnose and Fix Signal Problems

How to diagnose and fix FPV video static on your drone. Covers antenna checks, VTX settings, cable faults, and environmental interference with step-by-step solutions.

May 09, 2026 4 min read
FPV Drone Power Distribution: PDB, BEC, and Voltage Regulator Guide

FPV Drone Power Distribution: PDB, BEC, and Voltage Regulator Guide

How power distribution works in FPV drones. Covers PDBs, BECs, UBECs, flight stacks vs separate boards, and common mistakes that burn out components.

May 09, 2026 4 min read
FPV Drone Flight Time: How to Get More Minutes in the Air

FPV Drone Flight Time: How to Get More Minutes in the Air

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.

May 09, 2026 4 min read