Freestyle FPV

Freestyle FPV Drone

FPV freestyle is a drone flying technique that evolved out of drone racing, where it's all about capturing epic footage from an HD camera mounted on an FPV racing quadcopter.

Freestyle FPV (First Person View) is a type of drone flying where pilots navigate their drones through a variety of aerobatics and maneuvers. This style of flying is much less structured than racing, allowing pilots to express their creativity in flight.

Characteristics of Freestyle FPV include:

  1. Aerobatics: Freestyle FPV is characterized by complex flips, rolls, and maneuvers, such as power loops, dives, and spins.

  2. Creativity: Unlike FPV racing, which is all about speed and precision, freestyle FPV is about expressing creativity through flight. Pilots often fly in interesting locations and use the environment as part of their flight routine.

  3. Durability: Due to the nature of the maneuvers, crashes are common in freestyle FPV. Thus, drones used for this style are usually designed to be durable with strong frames and components.

  4. Camera Angle: Freestyle FPV drones often have a high camera tilt to allow for fast forward flight while still seeing where they're going.

  5. High Power: Freestyle drones usually have high-performance motors and propellers to allow for quick changes in speed and direction.

To match or set up a Freestyle FPV drone, you generally need:

  1. FPV Drone: A durable drone with high-performance motors and a good camera.

  2. Transmitter and Receiver: These need to be compatible with each other. The transmitter is the remote control you use to fly the drone, and the receiver is installed in the drone to receive your control inputs.

  3. FPV Goggles: This is what you wear to see the video feed from the drone.

  4. Camera and Video Transmitter (VTX): The camera captures the video and the VTX transmits it back to your goggles.

  5. Battery: High-discharge LiPo batteries are commonly used in freestyle FPV drones.

Recommended freestyle FPV drones (as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021) include:

  1. iFlight Nazgul5: This 5-inch drone is popular for freestyle due to its powerful performance and durability.

  2. ImpulseRC Apex HD: This drone is well-regarded for its freestyle performance. It's highly durable and offers a smooth flight experience.

  3. TBS Source One V3: A good base for a custom build, this model allows for a lot of customization and part selection.

  4. Armattan Rooster: This freestyle drone has a reputation for being tough, making it suitable for risky maneuvers.