1 One Year of FPV: Actual Expenses and Lessons Learned

One Year FPV: How Much Did It Really Cost Me? And what have I learned?
⭐️ 6 Months in a BANDO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-eQhTRtvHc&list=PLaElUX6GnLAVT-mv8G91zTR3D_pYFucx_

🔥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9dvDU5RmQU&list=PLaElUX6GnLAUnyGrBYIrLdkcQJ_lCYCbt&index=14

Ever wondered what it takes (and costs) to get into FPV drones? From my first shaky flights to high-powered upgrades, it’s been a wild ride full of surprises and some serious bills! Buckle up—I’ll show you the ups, downs, and everything in between from my first year in FPV!

💀We found the skull while flying after I crashed. It seems to be from a sheep.

❌ My biggest Mistake (Cetus X): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpEPFGiXxik
✨ Enhance your FPV drone here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b872WXdccY&list=PLaElUX6GnLAUnyGrBYIrLdkcQJ_lCYCbt&index=1
🛩️ Start building your first 3.5-INCH drone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DtdoL0nZLI&list=PLaElUX6GnLAUnyGrBYIrLdkcQJ_lCYCbt&index=2

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📊 All my quads with build links, coupon codes & more can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EaUGR1q9iuzoooFPb6UfTX9WquzugkxsbRi2mEmfYac/edit?usp=sharing

5" Setup:
- GEPRC Mark5 DC Pro O3: (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEryxOF) (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/D339By3yYO)
- T-Motor Velox V3 motors (2050KV): (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFMnEBZ) (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vGDS6YDRyu)
- SpeedBee F405 V4 flight controller with 55A ESC: (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omaXHsR) (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vK38gYKyWv)
- DJI O3: https://amzn.to/3X8est9 *
- CNHL 6S batteries (1100mAh): (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opdeFdD) (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KDK9gYKhWd)
- Hurricane 51433 Galaxy props: (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olUsuVH) (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DGm9BhGyJJ)
- Receiver: (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omSHTqT) (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DDv96yDYcn)
- GEPRC O3 Antenna mount STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6250778
- DJI Integra: https://amzn.to/42ZSAE7 *

👉 Ready-to-Fly: GEPRC Mark5: (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onZmjP6) (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3KGi6yGhCq)

3.5" Setup (2025):
- Frame: FlyFishRC Volador VX3.5 O3 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oopl34P *
- Motos: EMAX RS1606 3300KV https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEbYHqj *
- Receiver: HappyModel EP1 EP2 RX 2,4G ExpressLRS https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oo1E763 *
- FC: Diatone mamba f740 WIFI https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDNZNJN *
- Racewire: RGB Tiny Racewire LED https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFpzj7l *
- VTX: DJI O3 Air Unit https://amzn.to/3X8est9 *
- Battery: Tattu R-Line 4S 850mah XT60 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onq8D7N * (XT30)
- Props: Gemfan Hurricane 3630 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onu6OjZ *
- TPU Antenna mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6250778
- Soldering station: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooUemUk *
- Flux: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ool0Jzw *

3.5" Setup (AOS):
- Frame (NEW Version): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC2xe4T *
- Motors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opGOTeL *
- Receiver: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omj4KiB *
- FC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oo5gfC3 *
- VTX: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEIiYMT *

Accessories:
- Remote Control: (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCUNKaR) (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vvK94yKRPG)
- Best DJI Goggles Face Mask: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onNegLp *
- Battery Charger: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onvsn3H *
- Good 5-inch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCW90T1 *
- Good Beginner Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ok9i7Zv *
- Electric Screwdriver: (https://amzn.to/3QnGnS4) (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omp2EWW)
- Best Beginner Soldering Iron: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_op8r482

My Setup:
- Macbook: https://amzn.to/40X5JuV *
- Camera: https://amzn.to/3QkxM2E *
- Monitor: https://amzn.to/4gGToRx *
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Music:
Track: Netrum & Halvorsen - Phoenix [NCS10 Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
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Song: Fourier, Reverse Prodigy, ZAM - Ares (Tear Up My Horizon) [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds
Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/ATUMH
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Track: ROY KNOX - Your Poison
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Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/YourPoison


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