Get Involved

FPV is more fun with other people. The community is large, technically sophisticated, and generally welcoming to newcomers who put in some effort before asking questions.

Online Communities

Reddit

The largest FPV discussion forums:

• r/fpv (~350k members): General FPV discussion, questions, build showcases, footage. Check the FAQ and Wiki before posting.
• r/Multicopter: The older, broader community. Deep archives.
• r/multicopterbuilds: Build help, build showcases.
• r/TinyWhoop: Specifically for indoor and whoop pilots.
• r/fpv Buy/Sell Trade: Used gear marketplace (check seller history before transacting).

Discord Servers

Real-time chat and quick help:

• FPV Freedom Coalition: Beginner-friendly, active community
• ExpressLRS Official: ELRS firmware help and announcements
• Betaflight Discord: Official support channel for Betaflight issues
• Brand servers: iFlight, GEPRC, BetaFPV, Radiomaster — all have active Discord communities

Facebook Groups

• FPV Drone Pilots (500k+ members): General discussion
• Tiny Whoop (Whoop-focused)
• FPV Buy/Sell/Trade groups (regional and global)
• Search “[your city] FPV” for local groups

Forums

• IntoFPV.com: Traditional forum, knowledgeable community, valuable archives
• RCGroups FPV Multirotor section: Older forum with deep historical threads

YouTube Channels

For learning:

• Joshua Bardwell: The most comprehensive FPV YouTube channel. Tutorials, troubleshooting, product reviews.
• Oscar Liang: Technical deep-dives, component reviews.
• GetFPV Learn: Structured beginner content from a major retailer.
• Chris Rosser: Advanced PID and filter theory.

For inspiration:

• Mr Steele: Smooth, powerful freestyle style. One of the originators of modern FPV freestyle.
• Rotor Riot: Team channel, high production value, racing and freestyle.
• UAVfutures: Budget builds, practical advice.
• Johnny FPV: Cinematic FPV, professional productions.

In Person

MultiGP Racing

The largest FPV racing organization. Hundreds of local chapters hold regular race events.

1. Find a chapter: multigp.com — search by location
2. Show up: Most chapters welcome spectators and beginners. You don’t need race-spec gear to join.
3. Get involved: Help set up courses, volunteer for timing, fly casual when races finish.

MultiGP hosts an annual Global Qualifier and championship event. Top local pilots compete at the national level.

Local Flying Groups

Not into racing? Many cities have casual flying groups that meet regularly. Find them via:

• Facebook local FPV groups
• Reddit regional threads
• Nextdoor or local hobby shop bulletin boards
• AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) field directories — AMA-chartered fields often have FPV pilot groups

AMA Field Access

The Academy of Model Aeronautics operates and charters thousands of flying fields across the US. AMA membership ($75/year) provides:

• Insurance coverage ($2.5M liability)
• Access to AMA-chartered fields
• FRIA designation (no Remote ID required at chartered fields)
• Representation in regulatory discussions

AMA membership is good value if you fly regularly at fields.

Events and Festivals

Major FPV events worldwide:

• MultiGP International Open: Annual championship event
• Let’s Fly: Regional FPV festival
• Local drone racing leagues: Check MultiGP for regional racing near you
• Maker Faires: Often include FPV flying demonstrations

Contributing to the FPV Bible

This site is open-source and community-maintained. Every page has an “Edit page” link at the bottom. Click it, make your changes, and submit a pull request on GitHub.

Ways to contribute:

• Expand content: Add detail, examples, or personal experience to existing pages
• Fix errors: Correct outdated or incorrect information
• Add new pages: Topics that don’t exist yet → open a content request
• Report issues: Open a GitHub issue for anything broken or missing

→ See Contribute for the full list of pages that need help.