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Damian85UK

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Hi everyone,
Im very new to hobby, Id like to purchase my first fpv racing drone setup, Im in UK and like to purchase from local market, can anyone advice me on what quad googles etc should I go for and where from ?

Maybe someone local to me ? Im in Kent !

Thanks everyone !!
 
Damian85UK said:
Hi everyone,
Im very new to hobby, Id like to purchase my first fpv racing drone setup
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I gave you a link to what you asked for.
However, I feel obliged to warn you that it may not be a good idea to start this new hobby with a racing quad.
If you never fly a rc quad or helicopter before, I strongly suggest that you start with something more "mundane".
You have to understand the mechanics of a drone first. Then learn to fly it competently, then you might venture into racing drone.
Just my 2 cents.
 
Hiya, thanks for your opinion mate, I might express myself wrong, In new to racing, Im an owner of parrot beebop 2 which I keep flying at maximum speed and it start to feel a bit slowish lol.
 
Damian85UK said:
I was also considering tiny hawk bundle but Im just not sure if I should just buy a proper googles and RC as it will stay with me for longer then first drone.
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I believe that the google included in the bundle is not just for Tinyhawk. It can be used on other drones.
 
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No worries, so would you say 5inch quad would be to big and powerfull for me to start ? The hawk is very small and Im woried it will not like the old english windy weather.
Could you have a look at the like Ive posted earlier about the other shop that offer me bit bigger quad to start.
Cheers Davidhk129
 
I, myself , is a new comer to this hobby.
I have not flown a racing drone at all.
I am not qualified to suggest which racing drone is best for you.
Please kindly wait a bit for the experienced members to advise you.
Thank you.
 
The Source One TBS kit you linked to would be a great starter quad for you and is an excellent price for what you get in components. In order to get in the air you will need a transmitter and receiver. I'd suggest going with FRSky as it is open source and infinitely programmable. For this quad I'd go with the QX7 transmitter and R-XSR or XM+ receiver.

You'll also need a couple lipo batteries, 4S 100C 1500mah would work well with this quad.

As for goggles, well, this is a wide topic and I'd suggest you just dive into the internet and start doing some research. Personally I have the FXT Viper V2, which are a box style but are the best on the market if you require glasses. If not, FatShark are the go-to but are quite expensive and may not be the best choice if you are just starting out
 
Thank you very much RENOV8R

That is very helpfull ! Id will go with this setup, regarding googles im not to sure yet, I have got around £600 (750$) for the full set up so Im considering some half decent
Also do you know what will I need to do to record my flights ?
 
You have a few options for recording your flights. Most goggles have a built-in DVR for recording your flight footage, however the quality isn't exactly cinema grade lol. The ultimate way is to have a GoPro mounted onto your frame. I have a Session 5 that I mount to a few of my quads like this CMW Smooth Operator

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Thats is more like it ! Id love gopro but the price is way to much for me atm, maybe will bet one with time.
With that extra camera on board will I need some recording module as well ?

If I go for fat sharks I will need to buy a transmitter as well, need to think about that.

Could you advice me what tools I should get to put that drone together apart of small
screwdrivers lol
 
Soldering iron. I use the TS100
solder
solder flux
wire cutters and strippers
hex drivers for M2 and M3 screws
14, 16, 18 and 30 awg silicone wire
shrink tubing
heat gun
isopropol alcohol for cleaning electronics
 
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