FPV CONFESSIONS: MISTAKES I'VE MADE
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- In my two years in the FPV sport I've had tons of fun, learned a lot, and made plenty of mistakes along the way. Here is a rather lengthy discussion of some of the things I wish I had done differently.
Most of the information here is not advice per se about what to buy and fly, but what to think about when getting into FPV and choosing aircraft and equipment so that it suits your needs the best. Your needs will probably not be the same as mine though.
The status I have achieved currently is to be able to pack a medium-sized, very simple aircraft into my vehicle, take it somewhere I want to fly, deploy my ground station and take off within 10 minutes, and confidently bring the plane home. I've done this with a flying wing design which is easy to set up and forgiving to fly, a modest OSD with basic navigation, ammeter, voltmeter, and RSSI, and a no-frills ground station using video goggles. I confess that many other airframes and pieces of equipment have come in and out of the equation and I will discuss those in this video.
I hope this might help you if you are getting into FPV or facing a certain decision about how to proceed. 
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Thanks for sharing your experience.
I come back and re watch this video every so often as I progress with my fpv flying. Each time I get something new from it. It has been a valuable source of information. Thanks Ed.
These are not misstakes - these is a display in learning as a process. One of the best vids in rchobby i have seen.
Thanks for the help and all of you time in the video's. Have watch lots of them. I am new to this FPV and RC flying. Helped out very much.
Many thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. I am just getting back into model aeroplanes, with a longer term goal of longer distance FPV, and your video is extremely helpful. I got a really good understanding of things to consider first, and you have probably saved me a ton of money !!
Thanks again, NeilP
Thanks for that information.
I plan on using my FPV for our Search and Rescues in the South Texas waters so needless to say it's going to be exposed to salt water. It will be launched and recovered from the boat so I need to do my homework on this one for sure. The information you provided is great. Thank you for that.
Ed, Not only are your ideas creative and unique, you have impressive presentation and organizational skills. Your videos are clear, concise, tightly edited. Most of all, it pleases an old curmudgeon to see that there are still people younger than I who sound educated, can spell, and use proper English. Thanks for all you've contributed.
Quite simply, this is the best video about FPV I have seen to date. Despite the "not a how-to" and "not advice" disclaimers, the video is rich with top-notch information on how to avoid mistakes and taught me more than one or two things about FPV. Thanks for posting.
thanks for the info. good stuff. I've been flying quadcopters fpv for about 2 years and never stop learning. Thanks again.
One of the best FPV electronics videos I have seen. The 433 mhz option I had not thought of using. Thanks for posting this vid.
Great information. A lot of the mystery and magic just went away! Thanks for doing what you do!
Very helpful! Was considering FPV and am slightly wary, but you have made known some of the many important decisions to be made before diving in! Thanks again!
Thanks for all the info. I am just starting out in FPV and will use some of the suggestions you made. Great videos from BM too. We go every year. I hope to have my quad out there this year to get some good video. Thanks again for taking the time to do this video.
I like your frankness and open candid style. Thanks for putting this channel together.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Just getting into FPV and this really helps!
There are some valuable lessons in here that still apply. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and contributing to the FPV community :) great advice
Thanks for all this great advice, I'm slowly getting FPV and you've given me a lot of things to think about as well as a direction to head in. Much appreciated!
Great video, Ed. I don't often comment on your videos, but I have watched most of them, and I really appreciate your concise delivery and the quality of the information. This video has SO much invaluable information. Cheers from Canada!
This is absolutely one of the most FRIGGING useful videos out there, THANKS!
GREAT video!
Actually, all of your videos are great. Right now, I happen to be getting into F P V and I found that this video has lots of super info that I need at this point.
Not only do your videos have much needed info, but your calm demeanor helps to communicate the information a lot easier than the youtubers that have had too much caffeine.
Hey, thanks for all your videos, and blessings on your future projects.
Ansley
Keep it simply!!! I always love that theory to all things... The more there is to go wrong, the more that will go wrong..
Great video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I'll start FPV soon....
This is fantastic! Thank you for posting this as I'm about to really get into FPV and your comments will be my guide as I move forward! Awesome!
Awesome !! Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together for us ...
All great advice, Thank you Ed.
Very good, thanks for the great advice, keeping it simple and task focused rings true. Thanks again, roger
Great video.Highly entertaining presentation. Keep up the great work. Just starting into FPV. Love it and look foward to building one of your planes.
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This is the best intro to FPV video that I've seen so far Ed! Bravo Zulu! Thank you for what you do man!
Thanks for your information. It was very interesting and appreciated. Basically, the 'KISS' principle applies. Thanks again, and I enjoy all your videos. I have learned a lot, and am now starting my foamboard carrier.
Nice to see someone think outside the box and provide a unique video. Thanks for contributing! I just wish I could listen and adhere to all of your advice, the problem I have is that I unfortunately already know I will break one or two of your recommendations just because I am too stubborn. Anyways, thanks alot! Looking forward to more vids from you!
Splendid! Thank you for taking the time to do this. Unfortunately, all I did was agree with the mistakes as I have just finished making a lot of them.
The best information I have seen to date. I am about to get into FPV, and you just saved me a great deal of frustration, not to mention money. Thank you. I still would like to know exactly where to begin.
Nice work Ed. You are a smart, thoughtful guy - an asset to the hobby.
Thanks for the great topic. I was on the fence about a lcd versus the goggles and am going with the fatshark teleporter setup. thanks, James
Thank you! Hearing about your experience and advice is invaluable. As a novice RC flyer who wants to get into FPV, I feel like I've gained some experience just hearing about what you did. I liked your advice on the Fat Shark. You're absolutely right about jumping right into a $350 part, it a heck of a commitment. Please make more of these advice videos!
Hi, that was fab I am now reading about getting into fpv for the last 2 years off and on. And I am just about to make all the mistakes you mentioned! So, great advice, much appreciated.
Cheers,
Dirk
Hey, Thanks for the experience. You helped me decide how I want to go with my Scale Eagle.
Lots of great tips and information. I've made a few of the same mistakes you mentioned. There's nothing more frustrating than driving all the way out to your flying location then realizing you've forgotten something important at home.
I have to say thank you once more! I saw your inverted vee and it inspired me to make one for myself. I've been flying 1.3GHZ for a little while and, convinced CP was the way, built a cloverleaf and a helical. A helical is a bit unwieldy. Cool looks to beat the band, but darn awkward. And cloverleaf? I would equate it to the testicle of the fpv system, a delicate component hanging out where it is subject to damage. I have been struggling to keep a strong video link as the darn things keep getting bent up. I saw your vee and it looked so stout and simple, I was inspired to build it, along with a patch antenna today. I tried them out and wow! Linear polarization is A-OK for 1.3! 2.3 miles without an issue. No issues with banks either, the vee is beastly! So thank you!
This is on of the best videos for beginners I have see yet.
All good info.
Learned alot and totally agree with you. I will use this video as a C.E. video while I'm still learning. Thanks for taking the time to do this!
thanks for sharing your experiences - I certainly learned a few very important tips
Once again,great job Ed.I've been in contact with alot of FPV flyers that go way past their limits and/or fly in inappropriate areas.More often than not,they put all their trust in equipment they aren't at all familiar with and all they wind up with is disaster videos and busted up planes.A small amount of knowledge is a dangerous thing-thanks for letting us learn from your mistakes...keep 'em flying!
Amazing video. Thank you immensely for all of this information.
I definitely concur on keeping it simple whenever possible.
Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience. I am pretty sure it will save many people a lot of grief and money.
ive been flying fpv for couple years myself and you made a lot of great points nice job ed
Excellent video. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who bought all that stuff in the beginning. 433/1.2 is the only way to fly FPV!
Hi Ed, all of your videos are excellent. You have helped tens of thousands, understand the modern RC Hobby, as noted by 18.000 subscribers and over 2 Million views of your videos.
Thanx for sharing your mistakes, to help others avoid similar mistakes.........cheers
Great video Ed...your right so many thing that you said i learned too late...hopefully this will help others before they make those same mistakes.
Thanks for the info!!! Precisely why I love RUclips!! Look forward to more informative vids. Thanks again
Hi Ed, I am just getting started at RC Plane building and flying and have been watching and reading a lot of info on these subjects, thanks to people like you that take the time and put in a lot of effort to produce informational videos it is very educational for newbies like me.... Thanks very much , hope you achieve all you wish for ;-)
Awsome info. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
thank you for all of the data you've accumulated!... Ive long been inspired by your channel. thank you very much!
Excellent video, very informative. The part about taking to much gear to the field is so true.
Thanks Ed, another GREAT video. I learned a lot.
This has to be... hands down... your best video. Thnx.
Thanks for your time and experience dude : ) My long journey into FPV research has begun!
Thanks Ed' for sharing your knowledge, as we do learn more from our mistakes than our sucseses, thanks again for your concerns for others, you're a star.
Thank you! I am looking to assemble my first FPV setup and you really helped me answer some nagging questions. Cheers!
Thanks for the info. My son just flew the maiden on our Mikey's RC FPV yesterday, so we're just getting started in this. I appreciate your insight.
Great video! Super informative.. Thank you for the share Ed
Excellent video. Very informative and great presentation. Nice and simple and to the point. Thanks!
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Found it very helpful.
Good quality and informative. Thank you!
Thanks for that! Just starting in FPV.
You are a nice and smart guy - subscribed.
Great video ... with solid advice ...just happened upon the vid and am now a subscriber.
I am also a ham and will look back thru your vid's to learn more about the long range 433Mhz gear and learning process.
Thanks !
Thanks for taking the time to put so much useful information in one video Ed! As a total noobe to RC, I know I would have made many of those mistakes you covered! I just know how I get so wrapped up in a new hobby and go overboard in buying the things I "think" I need without the knowledge to make the correct choices. Love following your builds also.
I am really inspired watching your videos. And mostly use your technic to build my plane.
Lots of good info for a newbie like myself. Thanks dude!
Great info and thanks for uploading this insight.
Thank you for sharing.. This summer will be my first in FPV, so lot's of food for thought :)
Thanks for the tips! I have used several parts of your designs in some of my own scratch builds. Considering some fpv now. Keep the videos coming!
Just the advice I need to hear. Thanks
Thank you for this vid. I'm considering starting the hobby and it's great to learn from other experiences (and mistakes). Great stuff.
Thanks Ed, I guess with all of your knowledge, I'm going to re-think on FPV. I'd like to get into FPV but I don't want to spend a ton, especially with today's times the way they are. SO, I'll just keep watching you videos and keep learning... Slowly. Thanks for all you do for this hobby. Keep building and flying. Thanks again for an awesome informative video.
Great Video! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks for the tips, love your planes
Thank you so much for you time, great video.
Thanks Ed, some great tips. I'm with you on the goggles, I'm glad I got them from day 1 of FPV.
Awesome vid. Thanks for the candor.
Many good points, thanks for sharing with us.
Great information for us beginners, thank you.
2012 and still relevant. Im starting out and was about to make 2 massive mistakes he said not to. Lucikly he also confirmed that I had made the right choice in transmitter and getting goggles. But all really helpful. love this channel a true OG of FPV :-).
Thanks for posting this excellent video. It has been very helpful. I'm new to FPV and so far I have made a lot of the mistakes that you have talked about. Some times the learning curve can be long and expensive. Thanks for shortening that curve.
Thank you very much for sharing this! You may have saved me a bunch of money and a lot of frustration.
Thank you. This will help me a lot to start flying.
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing!
Great video topic! Thanks a lot for posting it. I learned a lot.
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Great advice! Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Great Video! Thanks for the Tips!
I have to say thanks for all your amazing videos. You have such a calm classy style it makes them a pleasure to watch and learn. Now I am going to go build a tube and mount my old Bixler wings (they alone survived a bad crash a couple of years ago) and have some fun. I knew I would find a way to get them back in the air. :-)
Being a ham I appreciate your coverage of our frequencies. As allways great job. Thanks K4CTW
Ed - Very useful info on FPV considerations. Also, your build techniques are exceptionally creative and useful. Needless to say, I will now begin to hoard gazillions of plastic gift cards for use in my future foam builds. Many thanks!
Wonderful advice. I'll try and avoid your mistakes, and make some of my own ! Thank you.
really good straight forward info.. nice job
I know the FPV landscape has changed a lot since this video was made, but the fundamental issues do not change. I am taking steps to get into FPV, and I think there is a lot of good, sound advice in this video that is still relevant today. I don't know how much interest there is out there for building airplanes out of foam board, but I am gearing up to do just that, as I like the fact that it is simple and inexpensive and it opens the door to experimentation for me. I have been flying RC since 1982, and I have only one airplane in my fleet that I did not build, myself, and it can be tedious and very time consuming to repair a balsa-built airframe. I'm looking forward to building and flying some foam board designs, and I have been watching your construction videos, and am ready to start building something. I'm also going to experiment with putting a nitro engine on one of them, so will be experimenting with ways to fuel-proof the airframe. Anyway, I'm appreciative that I have found your videos, even if they are a few years old, as they're new to me. :-)
Very good info. Thanks for sharing.
Ed, Thanks again for sharing your exxperiances with all, Your AXON is my primary trainer, Practicing all you build technics have really helped me to enjoy building and flying, The info about FPV, Top notch, Though I'm months away from FPV, The considerations are a little easier now that you have brought experianced issues to light, As Always Thanks for sharing .