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In /rcg/ we discuss anything & everything remote controlled - multirotors, fixed wing, cars, rovers, helis, boats, submarines, battlebots, lawnmowers, etc.

>How do I get started with racing drones?
https://oscarliang.com/mini-quad-racing-guide/
https://www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list/

> How to build a racing drone (16 part video series from Joshua Bardwell)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDb7WF6c8mWARrcxtX_G6yytK7QFHID

>What about planes?
https://www.flitetest.com/

>What about aerial photography, is DIY viable?
Buy a DJI if what you actually want is to take good photos/videos, go DIY if what you actually want is a fun project.

>I want a cheap RC training plane that is turnkey.
XK Beaver
Eachine Wing Dragon
OMPHobby T720
Hobbyzone Champ (used only)

>I want a good FPV fixed wing platform.
ZOHD Drift
Sonicmodell AR Wing
Finwing Albabird

>I want a basher fixed wing model for doing crazy shit that is easily repairable.
RCFactory, Hacker and other similar profile models

>I want a dirt cheap drone to fly around my yard/garden
Syma X5C

>I want a dirt cheap drone to fly inside my house
Eachine E010/Hubsan X4

>What are some good YouTube channels for learning or fun?
Joshua Bardwell - https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaBardwell
Painless360 - https://www.youtube.com/@Painless360
Flite Test - https://www.youtube.com/@FliteTest
Peter Sripol - https://www.youtube.com/@PeterSripol
RCModelReviews - https://www.youtube.com/@RCModelReviews
Andrew Newton - https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewNewton
RCGutt - https://www.youtube.com/@rcgutt
RC Test Flight - https://www.youtube.com/@rctestflight
Think Flight - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkflight
Tail Heavy Productions - https://www.youtube.com/@TailHeavyProductions

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>>2975889
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I want to learn fpv during my lunch break at work. I have a mid range smartphone. What controller, and compatible simulator should i purchase?
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>>2975974
radiomaster pocket is fine. dunno about any android sims.
running over bluetooth will have some input lag fyi.
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>>2975974
Phone sims suck dick

Radiomaster pocket, 18650s and literally any RECENT sim

Also unpopular opinion, flying a DJI drone like a nwo with an RC3 kinda helps fpv a little

Flying a DJI feels like driving a Prius in eco mode, then when you power on a ELRS controlled fpv drone and you hear telemetry on…. It’s like getting behind the seat of a modified dodge viper, no abs, no traction control, manual transmission with a race clutch

Even a whoop feels fucking powerful and sporty after a day or two of flying a DJI neo
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FPV drones are for hohols and pidors

fuck you faggots
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>Local fb group posted “drone parts. Free.”
>“Oh, sweet. I’d like to know how to build a whoop.”
>picked up the box and came home with these treasures.
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>>2976836
Always dreamed this kind of set up 7 years ago but was too poor to afford it. Even though I already have O4 pro quads, I’ve always wanted to try build and try analog.

The box came with extra AIO ESC’s, cameras, motors etc…

I got a fuck ton of batteries that are 5+ years old and idk if they’ll charge well but the ones I’ve tested had a steady ~3.7v.
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>>2976839
nice find, anon
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>>2976839
keep those used lipos in a vented ammo can just to be safe. who knows if they were ever discharged past 3v
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>>2976839
Man, I would've skipped away if he only gave me the motors. Nice. Make good use of those!
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I'm going to buy another ELRS radio. I have a Boxer and it's basically perfect for my current mostly quadcopter needs, but I'd like a few more switches or buttons for futureproofing. I'm looking at a GX12 Crush currently because the TX16 looks like overkill (I don't care about a color display or touchscreen). Is there anything else I should consider?
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>>2976836
Holy fucking treasure trove
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I'm currently waiting for 2 micro cars to arrive; a Jiabaile 3601 1:36 crawler and a HStar D43 1:43 drifter
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And here the drifter, it's diecast even
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>>2977564
Whats the make and model? Cost?
Last RC anything I had was a pontiac firebird Radioshack ZipZap, my brother had that same jeep.
Wanting to get back into it
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>>2977750
HStar D43, got it here for $30 or so, there are discounts active



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