FPV buying guides
Short, practical guides to choosing the parts of an FPV drone: what the numbers mean, what to match to what, and what to check before you buy.
How to Choose FPV Motors: Stator Size, KV and Propellers
A practical guide to choosing brushless FPV motors: what stator size and KV mean, which propeller each stator suits, and how to match motor, ESC and battery.
Read the guide →ELRS 868/915 MHz vs 2.4 GHz: Which Receiver to Choose?
ExpressLRS runs on 2.4 GHz and on sub-GHz 868/915 MHz. How they differ in range, latency and antennas, and how to pick a receiver that matches your radio.
Read the guide →Fiber-Optic FPV: How It Works and What You Need
How a fiber-optic FPV link works, what it is good and bad at, and what to buy: the fiber spool, the TX and RX modules and the connectors.
Read the guide →Building a Long-Range FPV Drone: A Parts Checklist
A checklist for building a long-range FPV drone: frame, motors, propellers, ESC, flight controller, battery, video and radio, and how the choices fit together.
Read the guide →LiPo or Li-ion for FPV: Which Battery Should You Use?
LiPo and Li-ion packs suit different FPV flying. How they differ in energy, current and weight, how to read cell count and capacity, and how to use them safely.
Read the guide →FPV Propellers Explained: Size, Pitch and Blade Count
How to choose FPV propellers: what size, pitch and blade count do, how bolt-mount and center-hole props differ, and how to match a propeller to your motor.
Read the guide →How to Choose an FPV ESC: Current, Voltage and Protocols
What an FPV ESC does and how to choose one: current rating, cell count, 4-in-1 or single, mounting pattern, firmware and motor protocol.
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