An FPV Beginner's Guide: What I Learned When Getting Started

When getting started with FPV drones, it's tough to know exactly what equipment you need, the best equipment to buy, and what information is actually important for a beginner to know. This is the first in a series of videos that I'm hoping are able to cut away the excess and make things simple for any beginners trying to make their first purchase and get started in the hobby.

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**I removed the original links for this video since a few years have passed and FPV tech has changed so much. I'll be making a new buyer's guide soon, but for now, I recommend watching my last one here:

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[MattPochwat]

Wow, didn't expect so many people to see this! Here's AN IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since I posted this video SO MANY NEW PRODUCTS have been released and many of them could be more worth your money than the things I talk about here. With digital bind-and-fly drones being more accessible as well as new controllers, goggles, and accessories, make sure to do some research before you buy something right away! Check out my "FPV Drone Kits at Every Price" video for some updated gear!

[momp]

Been flying for a few years, and I know the hobby well. Still watched your whole video - this was some great quality content. Will recommend it to other beginners. Thank you for your work! Got yourself a new subscriber 🙂

[Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

This is perfect when you said you went down the rabbit whole showed all the other you tubers that i just watched last 2 days and i still don't know what to buy

[troypham]

I've started to FPV from this video almost 2 yrs ago, watching this again gives me a nostalgic feeling. Thank you Matt!

[OK-znsu]

I started my FPV journey from this video and I glad I did. Best hobby ever. Now, three months later I an fully hooked, I fly acro inside and outside, have few hundred hours between simulator and real quads, can do flips and rolls and power loops and feel like I only scratched the surface. Thank you!

[MicBergsma]

Thanks for sharing, been flying DJIs since 2013 when phantom 1 just came out, thinking about fpv flying

[erikdewane]

This is absolutely one of the BEST introductions to FPV I've ever seen. Thanks for sowing the passion!

[MattPochwat]

Thanks for watching! I tried to make the video I wish I had seen when I was first starting out. If you enjoyed it, please leave a comment, a like, or subscribe for more!

[conraddevera]

Ima get a simulator. Not just to learn, but more importantly.. To have an idea if I can fly without throwing up my cheese burger

[DrunkAncestor]

This is honestly one of the best introduction videos for FPV I've seen

[dod.fpv_]

man you got some quality content right here! well made video without any mistakes as far as i know :) allthou i am not a beginner anymore, i was rly enjoying watching your video :D

Cheers! i will defo follow your progress, subbed

[RGMGFitness]

Nicely done! Agree with everything you said. I'm in so deep into this hobby and still can't fly without fear of crashing! But I'm determined to learn...brutal learning curve!

[fpvbynature]

This was the first basic FPV guide I watched, and 3 weeks later I bought my kit. Super happy to get into FPV, it is amazing! Thanks Matt!

[ShermanKenB]

Thanks for your series, it's been useful for me. There are gear choices and then there is the learning how to make every thing work together. Things like first time binding and not knowing there's a bind button on the receiver, updating firmware on all of your equipment, getting your radio set up, chaning things like your stick deadband in beta flight and more, trouble shooting things like video when it disappears, and brushing off your soldering skills because there's a good chance you'll need to fix something at some point in time.

[DonnyP]

You really break it down perfectly and talk in a very calm way so it's easy to listen to. For someone who just started researching about FPV drones, this video is 🔥

[shanedavis]

I know I'm a year late, but THANK YOU. I've been looking for a "getting started video" and haven't seen any as thorough or informative as yours. Thanks again!

[Retipster]

I’m lucky I found this before buying anything. This video is GOLD. Keep this up and you’re gonna get a lot more subscribers!

[lorenzoquadrelli]

Oh boy! I don't often comment on videos but man... this was exactly what I needed! Props for the amazing video! You've just earned yourself a new sub 😁

[jadenlichtiy]

This is the most underrated channel on YouTube. Thank you for this video.

[creationsofkell]

This was the PERFECT video. I quickly became overwhelmed looking into this new hobby and this answered all my questions. THANK YOU