How can a beginner systematically get started with FPV? I'm already over 30 years old.

[Fanli]

I'm in Shenzhen, China, in my 30s, with a stable job and life, but I don't meet many people. Recently, I've been thinking about getting into FPV drones, mainly for aerial photography and to pass the time, but I don't know where to start. Also, FPV prices range from a few hundred to several thousand yuan, and I don't know how to choose. Can anyone give me some advice? Thank you very much, and best of luck!

 

[Made2Phly]

I'm in Shenzhen, China, in my 30s, with a stable job and life, but I don't meet many people. Recently, I've been thinking about getting into FPV drones, mainly for aerial photography and to pass the time, but I don't know where to start. Also, FPV prices range from a few hundred to several thousand yuan, and I don't know how to choose. Can anyone give me some advice? Thank you very much, and best of luck!

12 hours wih a simulator, at least. Velidrome or Lift off are good choices. Learning curve is steep. Also, there IS a separate forum for FPV .

 

[FletcherAero]

I started with the Avata 2 with the motion controller. It works great for what I am looking for and is pretty simple to pick up.

 

[BlueHeeler]

When it comes to Drones, Age is not a barrier nor an obstacle, jump right in and learn, lots of ways to do it.
Best Wishes to You !!!

 

[Cafguy]

Your first FPV Drone should always be the Simulator.....I use Liftoff! The Drone you start with should be a whoop NOT a freestyle, I would suggest a Tiny Whoop., EMAXX makes a nice starter drone.
Remember you are gonna crash ALOT so keep the props in a cage for now. If money is tight Well the FPV Hobby will get rough at times lol This hobby chews up dollars!!!
Purchase a controller that you will be using to fly with...Get Liftoff and plug that controller into the computer and start your adventure. DO not use a game controller with the SIM you wont learn a thing.
The Avata is a good suggestion and are Very nice trainers, The price is a little steep tho....If you can afford it the avata would make a good second FPV Drone. FPV is a new world, you face a bit of a learning curve, BUT You are entering the funnest most addictive activity this hobby has to offer....DO NOT give up!!! Stick with it and before you know it you will be racing the gates with the rest of us!!
Visit Youtube and start watching EVERY Bardwell video you can find!!!!!! (your gonna learn something today!!)

 

[Nanny Ogg]

No one is born knowing how to fly an FPV. As soon as you start to learn, you will begin gaining experience.

 

[moldorf]

I was 'already over 30 years old' in 1983 and I bought my first drone 5 years ago. Age is no barrier to being able to navigate a learning curve, and the navigation can be fun

 

[mavic3usa]

I think you are lucky there are easy to fly drones like the DJI Avata and the DJI NEO which are very good beginner drones for the new FPV flyer. In case you get that "this is possible, I'm never going to be able to...." feeling that I and others got when we first started out, I took it slow and I flew almost daily even if for a tiny bit, one battery. In about 6 months, I was super comfortable and after a year, I was sorta embarrassed that I thought this was something I could never do. I may not be able to fly like the pros but I can handle all types of locations under various conditions at many levels. My point is take your time and ultimately....it's gonna happen for you, believe it or not. Good luck!

 

[Cafguy]

When you first start out Everything from hovering and even moving forward will be an achievement and that will keep you wanting to fly!

 

[Fanli]

Your first FPV Drone should always be the Simulator.....I use Liftoff! The Drone you start with should be a whoop NOT a freestyle, I would suggest a Tiny Whoop., EMAXX makes a nice starter drone.
Remember you are gonna crash ALOT so keep the props in a cage for now. If money is tight Well the FPV Hobby will get rough at times lol This hobby chews up dollars!!!
Purchase a controller that you will be using to fly with...Get Liftoff and plug that controller into the computer and start your adventure. DO not use a game controller with the SIM you wont learn a thing.
The Avata is a good suggestion and are Very nice trainers, The price is a little steep tho....If you can afford it the avata would make a good second FPV Drone. FPV is a new world, you face a bit of a learning curve, BUT You are entering the funnest most addictive activity this hobby has to offer....DO NOT give up!!! Stick with it and before you know it you will be racing the gates with the rest of us!!
Visit Youtube and start watching EVERY Bardwell video you can find!!!!!! (your gonna learn something today!!)

That's a fantastic suggestion, thank you! I'll start with simulations.

 

[Cafguy]

Keep us updated always great to welcome another FPVer into the flock!!

 

[Christiaan]

I´d start with a Neo motion combo and simulator. E.g. Liftoff

 

[rddl]

The Antigravity A1 includes a very good simulator : you can practice at home , FPV mode or free motion.
It is expensive but so fun and enjoyable !

 

[TwoSticks]

I flew my first Avata in sport most of the time and thought I was ready to try manual without any training otherwise. Just have confidence. I didn't even remove the spring tension from the left stick, I figured I could work with it. Well, shot off at about 40+ miles per hour and for about 8 seconds avoided 3 houses before crashing into the sidewalk. Sent it back using care refresh and went to the simulator. Ha. Had I had time to react, I would have flipped it back into sport mode and let it catch itself but it was all a blur in the goggles. I just kept seeing neighbors windows I was about to hit.

 

[Droning on and on...]

I was 'already over 30 years old' in 1983 and I bought my first drone 5 years ago. Age is no barrier to being able to navigate a learning curve, and the navigation can be fun

Sadly, the chick's are harder to hook at the local airman's bar as a crusty seasoned pilot, though.

 

[Droning on and on...]

The Antigravity A1 includes a very good simulator : you can practice at home , FPV mode or free motion.
It is expensive but so fun and enjoyable !

I would not recommend this as a means to learn FPV as it lacks most of the functionality that makes traditional FPV distinct from camera drone flight, and is very limited. No Rate Mode (manual) or full 360 rotation around pitch and roll axes.

It amounts to flying Normal mode, a.k.a. Angle Mode in non-DJI parlance, with angle limits, wearing goggles for an immersive experience. Very cool, but not what most people mean by "learn FPV".

The Neo Motion Combo is an excellent suggestion. With a bit of SIM time to get basic familiarity, you can then do it for real and crash that drone over and over with it surviving to fly again, it's a tough little bastage. Then, if you DO totally wreck it, $200 to replace.

 

[Cafguy]

The Neo would be a great starter Drone. I think the replacement cost is a good point. Here in the U.S. I would say its not such a good idea at this time considering you will be buying occusync only equipment..
In the U.S. I would say looking at other VTX systems would be the smart move.

 

[Fanli]

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When I start to learn and delve deeper, I should definitely start with the Liftoff emulator. My friends recommended the Radiomaster TX16S controller. Now that Chinese New Year is approaching, I have a long holiday, and Shenzhen has Huaqiangbei with lots of electronics stores. I'm really looking forward to starting my emulation practice. Happy New Year to you too!

 

[agiorgitis]

Age doesn't matter, I'm 40 and just started flying

 

[BossBob]

I didn’t get a drone until I was 60 so a 30 year old is a mere stripling!