Online Resources
FPV knowledge is scattered across the internet. This page collects the most valuable resources in one place so you don’t have to stumble around finding them.
Reference Sites
Section titled “Reference Sites”Oscar Liang — oscarliang.com
Section titled “Oscar Liang — oscarliang.com”The single most comprehensive FPV reference site. Oscar maintains 200+ in-depth articles covering every aspect of building and flying FPV drones. If you have a technical question about FPV, Oscar has probably written about it.
Best for: Component deep-dives, Betaflight tutorials, build guides, FPV system comparisons, product reviews.
FPV Know-It-All — fpvknowitall.com
Section titled “FPV Know-It-All — fpvknowitall.com”Joshua Bardwell’s curated shopping list. The “what should I buy?” resource. Every component category has hand-picked recommendations with explanations of why each product made the list.
Best for: Parts selection, shopping lists, beginner build kits.
GetFPV Learn — getfpv.com/learn
Section titled “GetFPV Learn — getfpv.com/learn”GetFPV’s educational section. Structured learning paths from beginner to advanced, covering components, building, flying, and tuning. Backed by a major FPV retailer.
Best for: Structured beginner learning, build logs, flight academy.
Betaflight Wiki — betaflight.com/docs/wiki
Section titled “Betaflight Wiki — betaflight.com/docs/wiki”The official Betaflight documentation. Essential for understanding firmware settings, CLI commands, and feature configuration.
Best for: Betaflight-specific configuration, firmware features, CLI reference.
YouTube Channels
Section titled “YouTube Channels”Joshua Bardwell
Section titled “Joshua Bardwell”The “FPV Know-It-All.” Covers everything from beginner tutorials to advanced debugging. Famous for his “how to fix” videos where he diagnoses viewer problems. The most comprehensive FPV YouTube channel.
Oscar Liang
Section titled “Oscar Liang”Written articles brought to video. Detailed, technical, well-researched content. Less frequent uploads but every video is valuable.
Rotor Riot
Section titled “Rotor Riot”Team-based channel with high production value. Great freestyle and racing content, beginner guides, and product reviews. Chad Nowak, Le Drib, and other well-known pilots.
Mr Steele
Section titled “Mr Steele”One of the most recognized freestyle pilots. Known for his smooth style and “Steele” freestyle approach. Good for inspiration and understanding what great freestyle looks like.
UAVfutures
Section titled “UAVfutures”Australian FPV channel famous for budget builds. The “99$ build” series made FPV accessible to people on tight budgets. Practical, no-nonsense content.
Nick Burns (Nurk FPV)
Section titled “Nick Burns (Nurk FPV)”Professional FPV pilot who films for TV and commercials. Content focuses on cinematic FPV, professional drone work, and real-world applications.
Chris Rosser
Section titled “Chris Rosser”Deep technical content. PID tuning, filter theory, Betaflight internals. For pilots who want to understand the “why” behind every setting.
Gal Kremer
Section titled “Gal Kremer”Digital FPV system comparisons and reviews. One of the best resources for understanding DJI, Walksnail, and HDZero differences.
Forums and Communities
Section titled “Forums and Communities”- r/fpv (~350k members): The main FPV subreddit. Good for questions, build checks, and community discussion. Check the FAQ and Wiki before posting.
- r/Multicopter: Older, broader multirotor community. Good archives.
- r/multicopterbuilds: Focused on build help and build sharing.
- r/TinyWhoop: Specifically for whoop pilots.
Discord
Section titled “Discord”- FPV Freedom Coalition: Active community, helpful for beginners
- ExpressLRS: Official ELRS Discord for link-specific help
- Betaflight: Official Betaflight Discord
- Frame/brand specific: Most major brands (iFlight, GEPRC, BetaFPV) have Discord servers
Facebook Groups
Section titled “Facebook Groups”- FPV Drone Pilots (huge, general)
- Tiny Whoop (whoop-specific)
- FPV Buy/Sell/Trade (used gear marketplace)
- Regional/local FPV groups (search your city + “FPV”)
IntoFPV — intofpv.com
Section titled “IntoFPV — intofpv.com”A traditional forum for FPV discussion. Less active than Reddit/Discord but has deep archived threads and a knowledgeable community.
Tools and Apps
Section titled “Tools and Apps”Flight Preparation
Section titled “Flight Preparation”| Tool | Purpose | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| B4UFLY | Airspace checker | iOS, Android |
| AirMap / Aloft | LAANC authorization + airspace | iOS, Android |
| UAV Forecast | Weather, KP index, satellite coverage for flying | iOS, Android |
| Google Earth | Scout flying locations | Desktop, Mobile |
Configuration
Section titled “Configuration”| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Betaflight Configurator | FC configuration and firmware flashing |
| BLHeli Configurator | ESC configuration |
| ELRS Configurator | ExpressLRS firmware building/flashing |
| EdgeTX Companion | Radio model configuration |
| Speedy Bee App | Mobile Betaflight configurator (BT/WiFi) |
Post-Processing
Section titled “Post-Processing”| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Gyroflow | Free open-source video stabilization using gyro data |
| ReelSteady GO | Premium video stabilization for GoPro footage |
| Blackbox Explorer | Flight log analysis |
| DaVinci Resolve | Free professional video editing and color grading |
Design and Fabrication
Section titled “Design and Fabrication”| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Fusion 360 | 3D modeling for custom parts (free for personal use) |
| TinkerCAD | Simple browser-based 3D modeling |
| ecalc | Motor/prop/battery calculator for planning builds |
| RotorBuilds | Share and browse community build specs |
Shopping
Section titled “Shopping”Major FPV Retailers
Section titled “Major FPV Retailers”| Store | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GetFPV | US | Largest US FPV retailer |
| RaceDayQuads | US | Good selection, fast shipping |
| Pyro Drone | US | Community favorite |
| NewBeeDrone | US | Known for whoop components |
| Banggood | China | Budget option, slower shipping |
| AliExpress | China | Cheapest prices, slowest shipping |
| Caddx | China | Direct from manufacturer (Walksnail, cameras) |
| BetaFPV | China | Direct from manufacturer |
| iFlight | China | Direct from manufacturer |
Used Gear
Section titled “Used Gear”- r/fpv Buy/Sell Thread (Reddit)
- Facebook FPV Buy/Sell/Trade groups
- RCGroups Classifieds
- eBay (check seller ratings)