Collection: Whoop FPV
Whoop FPV
A Whoop is a small indoor FPV drone featuring 31-40mm propellers, protective propeller guards (also known as ducts), and 65mm or 75mm frame wheelbases. They usually operate on 1S or 2S LiPo batteries. These affordable, easy-to-control FPV drones are perfect for indoor flying and can also be flown outdoors in wind-protected areas. Their ducts ensure safety and reduce damage upon crashes.
A Whoop FPV (First Person View) drone, often known as a "Tiny Whoop," is a type of small, light, and generally safe drone that is commonly used for indoor FPV flying. The term "Whoop" originally came from a specific model, the Blade Inductrix, which was modified with a camera and a video transmitter and renamed as the "Tiny Whoop". Now, it represents a whole category of similar small drones.
Characteristics of Whoop FPV include:
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Size and Weight: Whoop drones are typically quite small (around 65-85mm motor-to-motor) and lightweight. This makes them safer for indoor flying.
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Propeller Guards: They come with ducted propellers or propeller guards, which not only protect the propellers from damage but also prevent the propellers from causing damage to people, animals, or objects.
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Camera and Video Transmitter (VTX): Despite their small size, Whoop drones carry an onboard camera and a VTX for live video feed.
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Stability and Ease of Use: Whoop drones are usually equipped with stability features that make them easy to fly, even for beginners.
To set up a Whoop FPV drone, you generally need:
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Whoop Drone: Choose a drone that fits your requirements, such as the size, camera quality, and flight time.
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Transmitter and Receiver: As with any FPV drone, these need to be compatible. The receiver is installed in the drone and the transmitter is the controller you use to pilot it.
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FPV Goggles: These are used to view the live feed from the drone's camera.
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Battery: Whoop drones typically use small, lightweight LiPo batteries.
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Battery Charger: Since the flight times are usually quite short, having multiple batteries and a good charger can help you fly for longer.
Recommended Whoop FPV drones (as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021) include:
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BetaFPV Beta65 Pro 2: This is a lightweight and agile whoop drone, popular for its performance and durability.
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NewBeeDrone AcroBee Lite: This drone is well-regarded for its stability, making it a good choice for beginners.
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Tiny Whoop Nano: Made by the original Tiny Whoop brand, this tiny drone is popular for indoor flying.
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EMAX Tinyhawk II: This drone is known for its excellent flight performance and is a popular choice among both beginners and experienced pilots.