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

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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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@MattPochwat 3 года назад

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!

@AntonioRodriguez-fv6vt 3 года назад

I was watching the video as you left this comment. I am trying to get into the hobby and I am doing as much research as I can. Have you tried the DRL simulator? I am between DRL and Liftoff. Any suggestion is highly appreciated! Keep up the good work!

@MattPochwat 3 года назад

@@AntonioRodriguez-fv6vt I have DRL and Velocidrone. I've spent most of my time in velocidrone though since I'm used to it and I like it a lot. Not too familiar with the others!

@MattPochwat 3 года назад

@@Danthorn76 I'm currently waiting for a few budget-friendly drones to arrive in the mail. Haven't tried anything out yet though!

@wreckdproject 3 года назад

@@MattPochwat Should make an update video

@yourmommashouse 3 года назад

Please make update video. PLEASE.

@conraddevera 3 года назад

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

@lookinside1248 Год назад

Try not eating cheeseburger on the beforehand

@Arvidman Год назад

If you want a free one try FPV skydive

@supertoygamingtime7652 Год назад

lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i’m dying 💀

@dongo6988 Год назад

So, can ya fly? 😂 2 years ago, now I’m wondering if you’ve mastered it

@conraddevera Год назад

@@dongo6988 sort of lol, I really didn't give it much time unfortunately.. other hobbies

@momp87 4 года назад

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 🙂

@enricodesign619 3 года назад

as a beginner i can confirm, great insight

@lucasceleste4743 3 года назад

As an intermediate pilot, I agree. He is fantastic!

@ryandalton6511 3 года назад

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

@MicBergsma 3 года назад

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

@MattPochwat 3 года назад

Thanks Mike! I've been a fan of your GoPro reviews for a while now. Hit me up if you need any advice getting started!

@j.c.m5168 3 года назад

You'll love it. It's absurdly addictive.

@Quantify_Channel 3 года назад

This deserves way more views! Great content and editing Matt, thanks for making such a comprehensive video about getting into the hobby. Wish I'd have found this months ago.

@TheOnlySolipsist 3 года назад

Thank you so much! You are a great teacher and stay so calm and easy to understand. I got into FPV but as you mentioned, found out it’s a bit more complex than I imagined. You’ve given me the encouragement I needed and am looking forward to watching more. Again, thank you, you have made a difference.

@RGMGFitness 3 года назад

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!

@troypham7844 2 года назад

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

@romanrudisuhli7028 4 года назад

Great and detailed video, without going to much in the unnecessary stuff, exactly what I was looking for... I subscribed, thank you for the great work!

@DonnyP87 3 года назад

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 🔥

@markwalhimer8972 2 года назад

Dear Matt, I have spent the last few days trying to learn about FPV. Your video is the clearest and concise introduction to the hobby. Thank you !

@shanedavis9996 3 года назад

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!

@thefeeps 3 года назад

Cool this was the starting point I needed / was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to put this information together and share your knowledge!

@razorduframe4282 3 года назад

Thank you for creating videos that are enjoyable to watch, are full of phenomenal information and get to the point! Really appreciate it man!

@ShermanKenB 2 года назад

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.

@autopositivesolutions 7 месяцев назад

Honestly, this is one of the best made videos, so clear. Well done. Appreciate it. Subscribed!

@OK-zn9su 3 года назад

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!

@nostromboli 4 года назад

Dude, thank you. So glad I found this video. Appreciate the great info.

@lorenzoquadrelli7237 4 года назад

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 😁

@Marxgaray 3 года назад

This one of the best in to fpv videos that I ever see. Laugh, wows and cool. Thanks so much

@wattanapoboonrueng8801 2 года назад

amazing video! you motivated me to get into FPV and take the leap. Bought the Nazgul5 6S and loving it! Keep up the great work Matt!

@Theo22317 Год назад

Hi Matt just like to say thanks to you for making these very useful tutorials for beginners. I was very unsure about what to get starting out. I never regretted any purchase that you recommended and hope to see your channel grow.

@akshaykumargautam5289 4 года назад

All I need to get started : *Moneyyyy*

@lilianwatts7030 3 года назад

I started drone,goggles,charger, batteries,controller,props for about 550

@omnivorouscarbon4234 3 года назад

@@lilianwatts7030 yo where

@neonoir__ 3 года назад

@@omnivorouscarbon4234 probably banggood

@omnivorouscarbon4234 3 года назад

LittleR that’s where I’ve been looking.

@unknown_9100 3 года назад

I spent probably less than 550 and I have two quads

@LastChaosTyp 4 года назад

I'm flying FPV for a couple of years now and just stumbled across your channel. Even though nothing in the video was really new to me, this is some pretty good content, subbed!

@jadenlichtiy3164 3 года назад

This is the most underrated channel on RU-vid. Thank you for this video.

@JasonThakor 4 года назад

Great video....Just got into the FPV world and learned many of these points after the fact...glad you put this together for new comers!

@KimSOnni 3 года назад

Thank you for this! I legit had no idea where to start and I did not want to keep bothering friends. Thanks! I’m buying today!

@johnvbal 4 года назад

Thanks Matt for this video. I am a beginner and I learned really something big to what I wanted to do. I know there are technical things that I have to know and this is the reason why I bumped on this video. And somehow you made me see other things that I have to know. Great job on this video.

@erikdewane3319 3 года назад

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

@melmp29 3 года назад

Amazing video brother! Super helpful, well explained and great info!! It really did make a difference instantly in my knowledge of drones.

@joshgeorge6362 3 года назад

Brilliant bro thanks. Got me interested again . Much appreciated. Big up!!

@markkupatjas8636 3 года назад

Thank you for the video, this was exactly what I needed! Great job! 😊

@farazahmed2357 3 года назад

I have been watching many fpv guides but found this easy to understand very nicely

@neilreid9005 3 года назад

Really great vid for those seriously considering FPV. Well done and thank you.

@timlwin 3 года назад

By far the BEST FPV drone how to video for beginners. Salute! Subbed and shared!

@fpvbynature7501 Год назад

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!

@LtCona Год назад

What kit did you go with?

@cadefowler1559 3 года назад

You deserve 100 times the subscribers you have. I just got recommended your videos and the quality is top tier. Keep it up man, I just subscribed

@MaxTheDog167 Год назад

I appreciate your insight on the fact that you don't have to be crazily knowledgeable about drones to learn to use them and other stuff or even feel the need to be an engineer like soldering and all that. I am going to purchase the simulator when I get paid and mess with that for a week to see how I like it. Thanks!

@SR89 4 года назад

Great summary and high quality camera work for such a small channel! As a beginner this was incredibly helpful! Thanks a lot for making this!

@MattPochwat 4 года назад

Thanks you for watching!

@RipcordHQ 3 года назад

I really enjoy your presentation style and laid back tone, great vid! I learned a lot (from this and others you have done)

@dod.fpv_ 4 года назад

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

@MattPochwat 4 года назад

Thanks man, you're a great pilot! I also appreciate all the kind words. I'm trying to do my best to make content that's both educational and enjoyable to watch. Glad you like it

@dod.fpv_ 4 года назад

@@MattPochwat 🙏

@DrunkAncestor 3 года назад

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

@SikhFPV 2 года назад

Have you seen Botgrinder

@jasereynolds_ 4 года назад

Such an awesome video dude. I’ve always been nervous with the thought of building from scratch and this has definitely helped!

@Ironman198908 3 года назад

Just do it, pick something and build it. Doesn't have to be the most top of the line. My most favorite quad I fly is my little 3.5 in 2-3s. Built it for like 50 - 60 bucks. If you build it yourself it gives you more of a reason to say to learn to fly because you know what it took to create it.

@markiebear 3 года назад

Although I found this video later in life after you posted, it was still so helpful and informative. Thank you. New sub right here ✨✨

@underfeed 3 года назад

I just wanted to skim it, but ended up watching it all. Good helpful vid, good work! thumbs up!

@SuperMegaMasterPlus 4 года назад

Thank You 4 this video and links!

@hughhou 3 года назад

I just want to say you are awesome - thank you for doing this from filmmaker perspective - and with such high production value!

@asawalker8249 3 года назад

Tried LiftOff, 15 min of gameplay, refounded it. FPV Drones are not for me : (

@caturlifelive 3 года назад

I totally agree, I remember when I started getting into the FPV world in 2014/2015 and I had a lot to learn electronics because I built my own quadcopter. but now, it is not really necessary. Currently, there are many RTF kits for beginners, so I totally agree with you sir. thank you for sharing

@mykellofficial 2 года назад

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

@MattPochwat 2 года назад

Check out my "FPV at every price range" video. It has some newer gear and I think it'll be equally helpful

@dondupuis5524 2 года назад

Great job, being a beginner the information really helps. Thanks

@nozomustorya3991 4 года назад

I Love how he point out the reasons in the first seconds of this vid. I think this vid is very helpful really giving you a good view of what your about to get into.. for me I think FPV is not my thing. but Maybe if I have the money for it I'll give it a shot soon. and my interest In drone Cinematography is catching awesome pics and vids for documentation

@vitorpetri1376 4 года назад

Wow!! Thanks you! That was the best video on youtube I found about fpv. Congrats for the quality content! You deserve thousands of subscribers. Success! The best for you from Brazil :D

@MattPochwat 4 года назад

This is so kind. Thanks

@OysterSalad 3 года назад

This is about as solid a beginner FPV tutorial as you could hope for. Super thorough. Just wish I'd watched it before I threw $200+ at a Neo 2. (But maybe I'll love it. We'll see.) Thanks for the great walk-through.

@Amanda-if7ey 3 года назад

Thanks for this! I'm planning on getting my first drone this year to use with my gopro. I didn't know that simulators were a thing and that'll be super useful to practice on before I commit.

@itz_kyu2267 3 года назад

Bro thanks so much I have been wanting a new hobby to do this was berry helpful

@truteki 3 года назад

Thanks for the video my dude. I subscribe to the drones subreddit and quadcopter subreddit and it seems like people will post amazing videos but when you ask them anything, they just want to keep their knowledge all to themselves so its hard to determine a good starting point. You really outlined everything well in this video on a good jumping off point.

@mr.h.4501 3 года назад

What a great video. Gives info if good places to start. Production of video was great too.

@josebautista3542 2 года назад

I'm starting this new hobby and I'm convinced you're going to be a huge help

@MattPochwat 2 года назад

Make sure to check out some of my more recent videos. Things move quickly in the FPV hobby!

@SimonCrowther1 4 года назад

Well made. Good content, nicely paced. Solid video. Thank you.

@sethwillishair 4 года назад

Your content is amazing man. Just got my first set up and my god it is hard but fun. I’ll be looking for future vids to get me up to speed. I really want to make my own, and setting up a work space to attempt assembling myself. I will look for a local group in Las Vegas to see if I can get some tips. Keep up the good work

@DorianGreer 4 года назад

This is a really good guide. Made a purchasing decision based on this. Thumbs up - subscribed.

@etienne_fpv8946 3 года назад

thanks for the tip's of baterries and charchers!

@RafalGalinski_drony 4 года назад

Matt, your films are awesome, thank you for both: helpful content and your positive attitude ;-) greetings from Poland

@MattPochwat 4 года назад

Czesc Rafal, thanks for the kind words!

@felixghiringhelli5852 4 года назад

awesome content, love the shots and the editing. You gained a new subscriber bro!!

@Jackwick23 Год назад

I learned abt Liftoff from Flite Test a long ass time ago, and I would HIGHLY recommend it. Good for tweaking and tuning your drones. 10/10

@DobuDobuDobuDot 4 года назад

Great content for new people in the hobby, subbed.

@rccosplay3249 4 года назад

Futaba 16SZH and Skyzone 03Os for me. I fly fixed wing and drones with my setup. I have the DJI FPV. A bit disapointed as they don't offer headtracking, still they are awesome. Absolutely loving it💖

@alanesa1003 4 года назад

Really helpful video. Thank you!

@Mcrisara 4 года назад

Great video man! One tip I have is to not be overconfident after "figuring out the sim". Just because you can rip in the sim doesn't mean it directly translates to real life.

@athermahmood1065 4 года назад

Excellent mate. Thank you.

@mikek3658 2 года назад

Got my first tinywhoop today, the acrobee rtx. I'm excited

@seansimpson4472 2 года назад

Brilliant guide had no idea this was a thing but definitely going to find out if my laptop will run one of those sims

@kennethrjurekjr 4 года назад

Very informative. Thank You.

@whiteharry6742 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing, learn a lot!

@QuincyHatch 3 года назад

Awesome bro! So much amazing information!! Definitely subscribing!!

@cluistube 8 месяцев назад

I always find it comforting when I look into something and A: find someone like you, there is always a few folks out there that remember getting into something and want to help folks avoid the mistakes they made. and B: Seeing the video is a bit dated. I like the idea I missed a big push or fad, and that folks prolly have some SOPs going for all this stuff by the time I get into it. Good stuff, will be visiting the channel often as I curse my way through the journey.

@Xogirlproductions 3 года назад

That was very helpful thank you so much!

@ultraproduction2524 3 года назад

Keep going man!

@Mullerfruit 4 года назад

Brilliant video.. Thank you so much

@skinnyboneslassor 4 года назад

I’m only a minute in and I already love you and I see great things to come with your RU-vid channel amazing edits and the youtubers got me

@MattPochwat 4 года назад

Haha thanks man

@mrgalio522 3 года назад

Thank u! More videos like that

@fid29801 3 года назад

Thanks for the info. The video is great.

@jaki2024 3 года назад

Thanks for helping me (: keep it going!!

@ADITYAKUMAR-yt2ry Год назад

very informative... thank u man

@deltatechdrcroft 3 года назад

Luv your approach

@haydenyork4012 4 года назад

I'm surprised your channel is not bigger I enjoy your videos very much and I'm excited to see this channel grow!

@MattPochwat 4 года назад

Thanks my dude. I don't have many videos yet but I'm working on it! Feel free to spread the word! I appreciate you watching 👊

@haydenyork4012 4 года назад

@@MattPochwat for sure I will spread the word and just keep it up 👊

@MattPochwat 4 года назад

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!

@abdulrhmanalaryani8946 4 года назад

hello Matt pochwat have just ordered the flight nazgual 5 4s racing drone I have ordered the one that is without receiver and I already have the fs-ia6b reciver can u please tell me which colered wires should I connect to the fc pads ??? please

@abdulrhmanalaryani8946 4 года назад

the first drone I missed up every thing I missed up the motors,fc, and also the frame so please I need the best help from u all thanks and please contact me on my instagram or email please I need help \ instagram:asm.588 email:alaryani88119@gmail.com

@prayashshakya9770 4 года назад

Best information shared ever :)

@matty7801 4 года назад

Great advice Matt!

@Spooky_OG 3 года назад

Great info, thanks !

@CorrupteddSanity 3 года назад

What a great guide. Thank you!

@furballkimfpv9365 4 года назад

This was awesome info and a great video Matt. Helps many out there just beginning. Very cool. Left a like enjoyed watching bless

@MattPochwat 4 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@Chris-xt7rs 3 года назад

excellent, realistic advice thanks.

@jonathanchhit503 4 года назад

This video was very helpful, thank you.

@MattPochwat 4 года назад

Glad it helped!

@pawelpelech9171 3 года назад

Very cool and informative! Good job dude!

@GregPless 2 года назад

Fantastic intro! As a seasoned FPV pilot, I Was looking for a single good link to explain the process to newbies. Yours hit the mark perfectly. Would love to see an updated version with the latest gear and options… but I KNOW how much work this is.

@SevenSlotSociety 4 года назад

Thank you! Great video!

@MistarrBubbles Год назад

Hi! Great video! First video I've ever watched from you, and I will be checking out more. One fact I would like to correct, as of august 2022, the Taranis Q X7 radio comes with a short USB-A to Mini-USB cable. The radio lets you charge the battery with the battery connected. I use a longer USB-A to Mini-USB that I've had for a standing microphone at my desktop setup to charge and connect my radio to my PC. So there's actually no need to buy a charger for the Taranis Q X7 in the beginning, before you buy a drone and several other batteries as you recommend. I am currently at the first stage, by playing Liftoff and researching which drone to go for my first. I opted in to buy the radio controller because I wanted a more realistic approach to my testing phase.