Looking to get into FPV!

[Daniel NZDF]

Hi guys, I'm looking at getting into flying fpv quads. I've been flying dji drones for years, but are wanting a good introduction to the fpv hobby. I've already been practicing flying with a DJI FPV and a few Whoop like quads. Would this be a good option? The Quad: FPV Combo

 

[rgarjr]

The Neo 2 is pretty cool flying in manual mode. It’s a small drone so it doesn’t have a lot of power.

 

[jaja6009]

I'm sure people will chime in but here's my opinion.

Choose an ecosystem. If you want DJI then get DJI equipment, but Walksnail is pretty established in the FPV community.

I went with Goggles 3 since it works with the Avata 2, Neo and Neo 2 as well as DJI O4 transmission systems. I already owned the Avata 2 and Neos and we also use them at my real job so this fits well for me. When you find that the DJI FPV drones listed above lack the agility for freestyle you will eventually learn to do, then you can fly other manufacturer's drones that use the O4.

The Avata 2, and Neos work great for cinematic FPV, but for me being only a decent FPV flyer, they lack the power to get you out of the bad situations that new pilots can get into.

For light freestyle I use a Pavo 20 Pro with a DJI O4 and Goggles 3. It is nimble and has good range and a good video feed and makes nice videos. I have matured so much that I will now get my first freestyle drone instead of a whoop.

 

[Daniel NZDF]

I'm sure people will chime in but here's my opinion.

Choose an ecosystem. If you want DJI then get DJI equipment, but Walksnail is pretty established in the FPV community.

I went with Goggles 3 since it works with the Avata 2, Neo and Neo 2 as well as DJI O4 transmission systems. I already owned the Avata 2 and Neos and we also use them at my real job so this fits well for me. When you find that the DJI FPV drones listed above lack the agility for freestyle you will eventually learn to do, then you can fly other manufacturer's drones that use the O4.

The Avata 2, and Neos work great for cinematic FPV, but for me being only a decent FPV flyer, they lack the power to get you out of the bad situations that new pilots can get into.

For light freestyle I use a Pavo 20 Pro with a DJI O4 and Goggles 3. It is nimble and has good range and a good video feed and makes nice videos. I have matured so much that I will now get my first freestyle drone instead of a whoop.

I think I'll do DJI for photography drones, and Walksnail for FPV.

 

[Daniel NZDF]

The Neo 2 is pretty cool flying in manual mode. It’s a small drone so it doesn’t have a lot of power.

It is cool, but it doesn't fit my purpose. I'm wanting something that has more power. Preferably a 5"-inch quad. Have you looked at the link I gave? That's the one I'm looking at.

 

[slup]

...Would this be a good option? The Quad: FPV Combo

... Walksnail for FPV.

That's not Walksnail... ad title says "something unspecified"-analog, and no goggles also.

The quad itself... the iFlight Nazgul is good enough though, but very much something much more powerful than what you've flown before (which is a challenge & big risk in itself).

 

[a2tomm]

not a FPV fan,but the Neo 2 would be my pick

 

[Daniel NZDF]

That's not Walksnail... ad title says "something unspecified"-analog, and no goggles also.

The quad itself... the iFlight Nazgul is good enough though, but very much something much more powerful than what you've flown before (which is a challenge & big risk in itself).

Ok. I'm not planning on running it on the 6s batts. I'm going to be running it on 3s.

 

[slup]

Ok. I'm not planning on running it on the 6s batts. I'm going to be running it on 3s.

Wouldn't go to 3s... 4s would work better. The iFlight Nazgul is relatively heavy, a 3s will very likely not give much head room power wise to get out of close calls.

Have you looked into the 3"-4" segment... possible to get below 250gr, nearly as fast as 5" & overall cheaper components, my 3,5" & 4" feels very similar to my 5"... what differs is the inertia, easier to "throw" the heavier 5".