Start Here: Your First FPV Setup

Basics Beginner 5–10 min

Quick overview of what’s in your kit, what you need to fly, and the fastest way to get confident without breaking stuff.

Tools / Parts

Radio, goggles, batteries, charger, prop tool (optional).

Binding & First Arm

Setup Beginner 6–12 min

Bind your radio, check channel mapping, and do your first safe arm/disarm checks.

Prop Direction & Motor Checks

Basics Beginner 4–8 min

How to confirm motor direction, prop orientation, and the #1 reason new builds flip out on takeoff.

Crash Triage: What to Check First

Repairs Beginner 6–10 min

Fast checklist after a hit: props, motors, frame, ESC, camera, and wires — so you don’t make it worse.

Battery Basics & LiPo Safety

Safety Beginner 5–9 min

Charging, storage voltage, what “C rating” actually means, and how to stay safe (without being scared).

Soldering: The 10-Min Confidence Boost

Repairs Intermediate 7–15 min

Clean joints, proper heat, and the common mistakes that cause brownouts and random fails.

Tuning 101: Rates & Feel

Tuning Intermediate 8–14 min

Set your rates so the drone feels predictable. Smooth cruising or aggressive bando — you decide.

Ongoing Support: When to Send It In

Support All levels 3–6 min

Not everyone wants to learn repairs. Here’s how our ongoing repair support works for WingSmith builds.