One year ago I watched Steele's original "How to FPV" playlist. I got my radio and a simulator and practiced. Then I decided I REALLY wanted to get into FPV so I bought the rest of the gear required. Now I have two quads that I feel really good flying with. For anyone who wants to get into FPV, this is the best way to do it!
Jet Brooks The TinyHawk 2 (indoor) was my first, my trainer, for that it’s perfect. Throw it in acro and learn, I’ve crashed it full speed into fences, lawn, walls and trees. I’ve only broken one prop so far. They are indestructible. But if you fly everyday you will outgrow it fast. TinyHawk freestyle 2 just came out a bit ago. It’s a world of difference, actual throttle punch, performs more like how I picture a 5” inch would, but I’ve already ripped a prop. My 2 cents.
These videos were such a necessity when I started a year ago, I fly now, I can land, I can floppy floppy, and I still watch these videos thinking I might discover something I completely missed when I started, hehehe. Thanks Steele, ur a true good human trying to help grow the hobby ♥️
Thank. Just wondering what's the best to begin. TX16S comes with the two options. So the best is to start with the one with the hall gimbals. That's correct.
I've been flying for 3.5 years and don't own a single HD camera for any drones. Why? Because, being 63 years old, I looked at it a little more logically than most? Maybe! lol See, these prominent UA-camrs make it seem co0ol to have HD video, BECAUSE THEY HAVE ESTABLISHED UA-cam CHANNELS! They post HD video because it gets them subscribers and makes them a little money...emphasis on little! lol We all look at the HD videos they post and think - WOW, I want to do HD videos too! But, most of us don't have successful UA-cam channels, and don't have the time or want to spend the YEARS it takes to make the paltry money UA-cam pays them! It ain't much! So, we buy HD cameras, make HD vidoes, and post them here. We get out 87 subscribers, or whatever tiny number we get before we get frustrated that it takes forever to get subscribers, and we stop posting HD videos! Then, we find that the HD videos we make are fine to watch back once, but after that they sit on our hard drives collecting virtual DUST! lol If you want to watch back your videos after you fly, you can easily do that with the FPV cameras we use to fly with. HD makes no difference, because theirs really no purpose for us NONE ESTABLISHED UA-cam channel FPV'ers, to make HD videos. They sit on the hard drive and never get watched because it's so much more fun to actually go out an fly again, instead of watching our old HD videos! Not even close! lol That's why I don't have a single HD camera for flying....Because IT'S MORE FUN TO FLY MORE...and for the money I'd spend on a GoPro, I can buy a couple of KILLER QUADS to, AGAIN, FLY MORE!!!! ;) Sorry, but I've been there and done the HD videos deal, now I am much more logical about it....and the value of my 400+ HD videos that sit on my hard drive - serve no purpose! Hope this helps you save money and buy more useful gear! :)
Scoot Roter Scoot Roter i feel like your comment is a bit misinformed. the point of HD footage is to capture a moment in time with greater depth and clarity, essentially creating art. in order to create art one must use a medium. to express certain things through video, whether it be an intense freestyle session, or a floaty playful flight, the pilot can use hd footage to better frame these things. it’s not all about “money and subscribers”. the fact that you’re so passionate about hating on those with established youtube channels is discrediting the work they had done to get to an established point. everyone started from somewhere. i hope this comment finds you well. just chiming in!
Two weeks ago I started researching FPV drones and I watched some of your videos. This beginners' series fits perfectly to me, what a convenient timing!
Listen to this dude, a year ago I followed his old step by step videos and it was mostly painless, all the tips were gold. Now I fly end enjoy FPV several times per week, have built my own and tuned my own drones. Thanks Steele.
That car added for practicing chase/cinematic shots is pretty brilliant. If only they could give us an FPV chase drone in Forza Horizon. Multiplayer drifting/racing and drone chasing practice...
I am living proof that this approach works. Unfortunately, I can only spend weekends on my hobby. I've been practicing on the simulator for almost a day (about 30 minutes) for a year, and I fly on the weekend. Thanks Mr. Steele.
Thank you Mr. Steele, I just purchased the simulator. I just started in the fpv hobby and I'm pretty good at normal flying but I want to get into freestyle. I love your diving videos!!!! Thanks again!!
Steele's videos really inspire me to get into FPV even more I used to just let friends to check, build and take care of my FPV stuff The problem is always, whenever I asked my friends would reply: "You're woman, it's too technical and you will never understand even if I explain, let me do your technical side and the only thing u need to do is just fly" Been spoiled for years (no wonder i don't have progress) now I'm going to take baby step and start everything from 0
Thank you sooo much for this video. I bought the tango 2 pro and copied your settings and I'm having a lot of fun! A while back I found another instructional video that recommended a cheap flysky controller and wonky settings and It was just too hard to have fun. I got caught up with work and quit using it for a while. Now I've got too much free time and decided to dig that controller out of my closet just to find that it quit working so I went searching youtube and found this video. I LOVE this tbs tango 2 controller and the settings you recommended are much easier for me. Thanks for the recommendations buddy! I love your videos and I've shown them to quite a few friends and family members. I hope that good karma treats you well!
I find the sim makes me feel sick but the smaller drones are so capable nowadays that they make an ideal training tool and a fun alternative. Fantastic video! Great information that will be useful for beginners 😎
This video literally answered EVERYTHING I ever wanted to know about FPV drones, the whole first minute I couldn’t have releated to the man more than ever 😂🙌 it lowkey felt like he was reading my mind 🧠👀🤭
Crazy watching this being involved in this hobby. The first playlist helped me BIG TIME! Still using my starter radio. But it’s actually funny timing because I’m also giving that up and finally changing radios.
Curious, what’s your jump? I have the Taranis Qx7, not sure if I should spend the money to mod it with Crossfire, or scrap it. Pincher not a thumber, so I’m not sure I’m going Tango. Even though I think that’s what’s Stngersswarm used behind his back in the livestream awhile back!
Wow Mr. Steele! I started getting into FPV by following your old guide, and I just started a couple weeks ago. I commented that you should make an updated video, and just 2 weeks later, you're doing it! That's so awesome! It really makes us feel connected to you! Thank you! Edit: Crap! I just spent $220 on a FrSky X7S! Not sure if I can return it, definitely don't want to spend another $200 just for crossfire
@@MrSteeleFPV So no problem, I'm returning the QX7 tomorrow and I'll be ordering a Tango II. I've already been practicing on Velocidrone, and it makes me realize how skilled you actually are, hehe! Anyway, I'm really excited to start building my first 5". Thanks again, liked+subscribed
The BetaFPV lite radio 2 works really well with Velocidrone too... it’s dirt cheap. No crossfire or hall gimbals... but living in an area where it’s next to impossible to fly outside I’ll be restricted to indoor whooping anyway... can’t wait to see more Velocidrone magic. Didn’t know about the moving objects. Awesome stuff.
I have also been watching all your videos for a while now especially since covid lockdowns started. I have a feeling in a year or two there will be thousands more people who have learnt the right way and will b amazing fpv pilots. Thanks from everyone new to this
So I bought the tinyhawk s, qx7 controller, velocidrone, batteries and cheap goggles. Had I have done it differently I would have bought the controller and velocidrone and just waited to buy the rest till I became serious about flying an actual quad. Velocidrone is super fun and Mr.Steele hooked me up with the controller settings to use with velocidrone. I’m still having fun!
Fully agree with the transmitter stuff, I currently have an XLite Pro with a Crossfire Micro TX and while it's a very good transmitter I'm planning on switching to a TBS Tango2 Pro when they are back in stock - Mainly due to the fact that it folds up and that the Crossfire module won't be hanging off the back. For the simulator I like to use a few different simulators, even if you plan to do freestyle I'd strongly recommend doing some race practice once you get used to the controls as it teaches you throttle / height control. Love the tip about adding moving vehicles to Velocidrone, will definitely have to try that!
Hey Steele, I was wondering if you could maybe do a short vid on how to practice. Like once you have a sim or a drone and are comfortable flying, how would you systematically go about practicing to get better without developing bad habbits? I think a lot of us just go out there and go full yeet but perhaps there is a better way to develop good fundamentals. Thanks my dude!
I’ve been flying for a few years and the first thing I’d recommend for practice is go low and slow. I found my self flying really fast and ballsy in the sim but then being too scared to move around slowly with the real deal. Tearing around in the sim is fun but isn’t teaching you throttle management and control which imo is the hardest thing to master. Throttle control is the biggest thing you should be practicing. Do a punch out and as you’re falling back down, practice giving a quick blip of throttle to completely halt your motions. Do the same with split s style maneuvers. Just practice the repeatable half flips and low to the ground cruising because those will really teach you how your quad moves.
That makes sense, throttle management is definitely important. I like the practicing half flips idea too, that would help you get used to your rates. Also turning is something I still struggle with but doing figure 8s in parking lots around trees is helping slowly but surely.
@@TheStopmotionMovie Good Tips! Also, practice low to the ground so when you crash, and you will a TON, it's less chance to damage your quad when you are close to the ground! Practice flying in a figure 8! Over and over and over again! It will let you get down turning. Like Kyle said, practice it very slow at first, slowly gaining speed once you get it down. Don't get frustrated, it takes a long, long time to get really good! Practice makes perfect, so practice a TON in the simulator! ;)
Love your content Steele! Your flying is the reason I got into FPV this past year, specifically the one where you sticker that water tower! Keep doing what you're doing, I always have a blast with your vids.
Unpopular opinion here, you can get flying for half that, and if you want to advance, you can still resell your old stuff. To start you don't need crossfire, hal gimbals, or $100+ Frames. Remember the more expensive an item is to buy new, the more its value drops in the second-hand market. There are of course certain niches that are exceptions, but I don't think fpv is one. Oh, and don't forget the repair costs for the crashes!
Yeah he keeps pushing crossfire so hard, ive been flying on a stock x9d + for over 3 years and i have no problems with it at all. Never failsafed, the only thing i might change is upgrade the gimbals
@@woutchauvaux6672 me too. Crossfire may be more important for freestyle like Steele, but for racing or just tooling around I'm rarely going long distances or in an area with lots of signal killers.
Thanks, already been in FPV for almost a year. Yeah even I bought stuff or extra stuff too. Thanks for letting us know how to customize Velocidrone, didn’t know you could do that. Very much appreciated.
i run that radio and crossfire exactly. i dont have the gimbals in mine though as their a pain to find. LOVE IT!!! word of advice for people that do plan to use it. get an upgraded battery.
Oh great! Now 1000 newbies will order their own Tango 2 and it will take TBS forever if I order mine now ;-). I can subscribe to everything you said, especially that FrSky has shown dubious business conduct lately. But I think Liftoff (with the Physics 4.0 update) matches the realism of Velocidrone and is just more fun to fly.
I tried to like liftoff really hard. I seriously dislike it. Too gamey for me. And the physics are whack compared to what I was able to quickly cook up on velocidrone
Read my comment posted here and don't fret! You're much better off without it....!!! Read it, it'll make you happy you didn't buy the Tango 2. Mr. Steele doesn't fly with it, and neither do I!
@@MrSteeleFPV I don't mind you making those statements, but I do hope you don't mind me providing a response in return. You told me personally on our Skypecalls that you enjoyed Liftoff, because more than just simulating we take care of gameplay too, something you mentioned was lacking in other FPV sims on the market. You mentioned we should do even more to cater to gamers because that's how we get to grow the FPV community. A big contrast from your "too gamey/serious dislike" response here. Furthermore you made a bunch of suggestions and feature request that the team at LuGus Studios work really hard on. After months of working on those things, we were proud to show you what we did, but you refused to try out our new versions unless we started adding even more (new) wishes. When I suggested you might already enjoy the new version, especially with your requested features and content in it, you simply responded with "lol", and that's it. I've been working on Liftoff for more than 5 years now, working with many organisations, companies, and pilots, I've never have anyone else treat us that way. I frankly don't understand why, or what made you feel we deserve that.In many other public autings about simulators, you mentioned your preferences are not a reflection of your links with TBS, and I'm confident it does not reflect our link with ImmersionRc and Rotor Riot... yet I would have a better understanding and appreciation of your attitude towards us if that was the case. I wish you felt better about Liftoff, and while Liftoff continues to do absolutely fantastic on all fronts, every pilot that dislikes Liftoff is a pilot we failed. And if those people allow us to understand why they feel that way, we consider that as good constructive feedback. I feel that, between you and I, I did what I could: we opened up our communication with you, we listened to what you said, we considered your feedback as much as any feedback we get from the community. We proudly presented our updates based on that feedback... and we got a "lol" in return. I'm likely very wrong, but this to me feels like some type of power fantasy, "let that studio in Belgium dance for me". Frankly I don't care what the exact reason is, I dont care if you like other sims more, I don't care how you feel about Liftoff, I don't even mind you speaking out about it in public. I do care for the conflicting message between what you told us and what you tell the public, I do care for the "lol" we got in return for listening to your feedback, and I greatly dislike this destructive approach rather than a constructive one (hell we even offered to pay you for your time spent on testing and giving us feedback). I don't expect you to agree, to change your mind, or think different about Liftoff, I just wanted to respond to a public conversation that involves 5 years of my life, and share you my honest view on your work too. Since this is your comment section, feel free to remove it if you must.
Nice Steele! I got started with your previous version of this series. Safe to say you got me up and running! Cool to see the rise in quality (aesthetically) on this version vs the last, great work!
Good to have a revisit of how to get started, nice to draw in some new peeps. Sadly, even tho its probably the better stuff, I will not buy TBS gear. Getting kicked from a FB page by the owner over disagreeing that their flying was safe, is gonna be remembered.
Learned a lot for sure, Thanks! Although I must say that it makes no sense without getting on the sim, I mean without having experienced on the sim a lot of things, when I watched it a few weeks ago, didn't make sense, now it is different.
I started not long ago (right when covid 19 hit ) so i downloaded LIFTOFF used it for about a week then i found out about Velocidrone .Heaps better and the Velocidrone youtube channel has an awesome beginners playlist that i followed. now im flying tinywhoops and loving it ...
Hey Steele. Thanks for the updated video. Glad to see you’re rebooting this series. I really enjoyed the first one and it taught me a lot. I was wondering what you were talking about when you mentioned you don’t like the direction FrSky is going. Are they dropping OpenTX and/or Xfire support? If so, I haven’t heard anything about that...anywhere I can read up on it?
Sheeeeeiiit. Yeah I found Joshua Bardwell’s videos on the Jumper and RadioMaster. Never thought I’d have to move away from my X9D...anyway, thanks for the videos!
I am just going to say, uncrashed fpv is the most helpful drone simulator ever. It is so amazing, and you can edit settings to match how you fly your real fpv drone. They also have different levels that add different scenery to fly in, as well as they have checkpoints that appear when you fly through the start checkpoint, which gives you the ability to test out your flying skills, and see if you can beat your record, or try and get either gold, silver or bronze. it is 20 bucks to get it, but hands down my most favorite simulator. I don't have an fpv drone yet, since i wanted to practice first on a simulator so i dont wreck a drone, and this program has helped me become such a better fpv drone pilot. I hope Mr Steele tries it sometime, or lets someone gift him the game to try it.
Wow, this was timely. I am new-ish to the hobby and started with the Tinyhawk 2 RTF (against your advice in your first video like this). It’s been a good first step for me. Now I’m ready to move up and I was again going to go against your advice (then) and get the Tango 2 and go full on Crossfire. This was encouraging to hear! I also wholeheartedly recommend a sim (I have Velosidrone, too). I wasn’t using it at first because of having the Tinyhawk RTF, but I was extremely frustrated and kept crashing. I finally came across a UA-cam video that showed how to use Beta Flight to use the Tinyhawk as the dongle so you can use the controller it came with for the sim. Game changer. After 4-5 hours on Velosidrone I was actually able to fly my drone! And bonus that you can plug right in with the Tango 2. I’m anxiously awaiting your follow ups to this! Thank you!
What alot of us need is a good well filmed setup guide for radios like the initial startup and making sure some stuff is good to go and maybe some extra setup thrown in as well :) the way you explain stuff is great
Nice one. I watched this even though fpv is my career. I use to play velocidrone and ive played all the others. Now a days I prefer drl because of the competition and the spec racing. Feels like my heavy 5 inch film rigs too. Ive seen velocidrone have crazy moon gravity too depending on the quad so thats in every sim depending on quad. They all had moon gravity at some point but not so much now a days. Anyways great video steele.
So glad i found your video series. Im doing exactly your way. I went with the BETAfpv lite 2 control for $40 and the velocidrone sim. Believe it or not i think im doing pretty good for 2 days of sim time. My only suggestion is to also purchase the micro edition. I find easier to start training on micros. Keep it Mr. Steele. Your channel is addictive!!
Very nice tutorial, but I have chosen a much different way, I modified my playatation 4 controller to support radio remote sticks and it works pretty great
Nice one mate 👍🏻. i’m a Newby and love what I’ve learnt on your channel. Been learning on my tinyhawk 2 RTF kits for about four months now, and ready to upgrade with radio and next drone and work on the sim. Love the follow feature in the sim. I had not pull the trigger on which seem to go for, I do know now cheers mate keep up the great work! 🙂👍🏻✌🏻
I get that you're primarily an analogofile (not sure that's a word but you get what I mean) but there is also the Digital Route. It is certainly popular and another way to enter FPV, imo equally cool, future relevant, has different characteristics and is well worth mentioning.
Thank you for posting this at the perfect time. I wanted to get into this but I was so lost with all the parts and things that are available to get but can't wait for more episodes to come. :)
Lol I saw your last row on how to do fpv and then suddenly there was no video anymore ... please make everything as detailed as possible. It's really difficult to get into the hobby when someone like me has no idea. Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿
What timing. Just finished 22 hrs on a sim over the last few weeks. Looking forward to seeing what Goggles you recommend. Spent ages researching last night. Subbed. Thank you.
Same advice i give all people who want to learn to fly an FPV quad-copter. USE A SIMULATOR FIRST. *it will save you hundreds of dollars and countless hours in building/repair. I Love your content brother. Hey ,,what whip you driving around these days? I have a mazdaspeed3 with 309hp/329tq with a stock turbo..put some bolt ons, and meth/water injection and got a 13.5second 1/4 mile with street tires. anyhow, cheers to the gear-heads out there!
but you have to bare in mind that with the tbs remote you wont be able to fly all drone espacially small once becouse they often use frsky and that remote wont have a module bay. Also the tbs receivers are a lot more expensive even without diversity compared to a frsky 2.4 receiver with diversity and you'll have to buy them for every single model so it will add up. Plus the radiomaster for example also already has hallsensor gimbals and all off the other good stuff and buying the crossfire bundle which also has the crossfire module and a receiver on it will only set you back about 200$ aswell, while having more options to do other stuff with it later.
Weird I bought my tango 2 BECAUSE I pinch lol maybe it's my huge hands but I think it's perfect for pinchers. But great video Steele. I like seeing videos helping people into the hobby.
Wow! What a good video. I am about to buy a new laptop so l thought I would buy one which can handle an FPV sim as it's something l want to try out. I will take all of your advice from this video to buy everything l need to get going. Thanks. I'm looking forward to watching part 2.
I think I'd cry if I found out how much I've spent in the last year and a bit.. On a side note the crown jule replacement stick ends for the tango 2 are great for pinching.
I prefer the more traditional size radio because I pinch like you do and I like my radio hanging against my body when I'm using it :) but the tango looks like a nice radio for thumb flyers :)
Steele's going on vaca after collecting his affiliate link checks for the tango 2. TBS was scratching their head for a few trying to figure out why the huge spike in radio sales today.
Just getting into the hobby I’m currently doing the controller sim stuff but building the drone and programming it just seems so daunting, wish I had someone to hold my hand with it 😂
What is your thought on going DJI Digital as the first setup. Is the transmitter compatible with Velocidrone? Expensive but does seem like HD is the direction FPV is going at least for freestyle.
One year ago I watched Steele's original "How to FPV" playlist. I got my radio and a simulator and practiced. Then I decided I REALLY wanted to get into FPV so I bought the rest of the gear required. Now I have two quads that I feel really good flying with.
For anyone who wants to get into FPV, this is the best way to do it!
Yeah about the same for me, as well. But I have yet to build a drone. Just bought the TinyHawk freestyle 2. Baby steps!
Jet Brooks The TinyHawk 2 (indoor) was my first, my trainer, for that it’s perfect. Throw it in acro and learn, I’ve crashed it full speed into fences, lawn, walls and trees. I’ve only broken one prop so far. They are indestructible. But if you fly everyday you will outgrow it fast. TinyHawk freestyle 2 just came out a bit ago. It’s a world of difference, actual throttle punch, performs more like how I picture a 5” inch would, but I’ve already ripped a prop. My 2 cents.
These videos were such a necessity when I started a year ago, I fly now, I can land, I can floppy floppy, and I still watch these videos thinking I might discover something I completely missed when I started, hehehe. Thanks Steele, ur a true good human trying to help grow the hobby ♥️
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Very nearly gave up, until Mr Steel shared the beginner PID rates and its transformed the way the drone feels and handles for me. Thank you
What is PID?
9:25 If you were a newbie and confused, I think Steele meant to say “you want HALL gimbals”
Hall sensor gimbals but agree they are the more accurate option over time (more reliable)
Yes I’m sorry lol. Misspoke
Mr Steele no harm no foul!
he does drones + tech and he's clearly baked xD
Thank. Just wondering what's the best to begin. TX16S comes with the two options. So the best is to start with the one with the hall gimbals. That's correct.
The old how to fpv series made me where I am now, built my first drone and getting money for a gopro for some videos. Thank you so much Steele.
I've been flying for 3.5 years and don't own a single HD camera for any drones. Why? Because, being 63 years old, I looked at it a little more logically than most? Maybe! lol See, these prominent UA-camrs make it seem co0ol to have HD video, BECAUSE THEY HAVE ESTABLISHED UA-cam CHANNELS! They post HD video because it gets them subscribers and makes them a little money...emphasis on little! lol We all look at the HD videos they post and think - WOW, I want to do HD videos too! But, most of us don't have successful UA-cam channels, and don't have the time or want to spend the YEARS it takes to make the paltry money UA-cam pays them! It ain't much! So, we buy HD cameras, make HD vidoes, and post them here. We get out 87 subscribers, or whatever tiny number we get before we get frustrated that it takes forever to get subscribers, and we stop posting HD videos! Then, we find that the HD videos we make are fine to watch back once, but after that they sit on our hard drives collecting virtual DUST! lol If you want to watch back your videos after you fly, you can easily do that with the FPV cameras we use to fly with. HD makes no difference, because theirs really no purpose for us NONE ESTABLISHED UA-cam channel FPV'ers, to make HD videos. They sit on the hard drive and never get watched because it's so much more fun to actually go out an fly again, instead of watching our old HD videos! Not even close! lol
That's why I don't have a single HD camera for flying....Because IT'S MORE FUN TO FLY MORE...and for the money I'd spend on a GoPro, I can buy a couple of KILLER QUADS to, AGAIN, FLY MORE!!!! ;) Sorry, but I've been there and done the HD videos deal, now I am much more logical about it....and the value of my 400+ HD videos that sit on my hard drive - serve no purpose! Hope this helps you save money and buy more useful gear! :)
Scoot Roter Scoot Roter i feel like your comment is a bit misinformed. the point of HD footage is to capture a moment in time with greater depth and clarity, essentially creating art. in order to create art one must use a medium. to express certain things through video, whether it be an intense freestyle session, or a floaty playful flight, the pilot can use hd footage to better frame these things. it’s not all about “money and subscribers”. the fact that you’re so passionate about hating on those with established youtube channels is discrediting the work they had done to get to an established point. everyone started from somewhere. i hope this comment finds you well. just chiming in!
Two weeks ago I started researching FPV drones and I watched some of your videos. This beginners' series fits perfectly to me, what a convenient timing!
You and Drib just got me hooked into freestyles, as a reality instead of just something I watch.
Listen to this dude, a year ago I followed his old step by step videos and it was mostly painless, all the tips were gold. Now I fly end enjoy FPV several times per week, have built my own and tuned my own drones. Thanks Steele.
That car added for practicing chase/cinematic shots is pretty brilliant. If only they could give us an FPV chase drone in Forza Horizon. Multiplayer drifting/racing and drone chasing practice...
Lol now that would be intense
How do you add the car? That exactly what I want to be practising
How can i add the car ? Cant find it .... pls help me
In the Past, i was flying DJI Drones. Now i am started with FPV and this ist totaly different.
Thanks for the very good Videos for FPV Beginners 😁
This channel is so informative for a new fpv goer
Ethix this dudes gear is top notch stuff. Makes flying less stressful and more enjoyable.
I am living proof that this approach works. Unfortunately, I can only spend weekends on my hobby.
I've been practicing on the simulator for almost a day (about 30 minutes) for a year, and I fly on the weekend.
Thanks Mr. Steele.
Thanks for the great advice. I have made mistakes with hobbies in the past jumping all in.
i love how authentic your content is. and GAT DAMN that production value
Haha. I’m trying with the production value :). Thanks for noticing
Thank you Mr. Steele, I just purchased the simulator. I just started in the fpv hobby and I'm pretty good at normal flying but I want to get into freestyle. I love your diving videos!!!! Thanks again!!
So happy that i got the tango 2 as my first controller! Can’t wait to build my 5 inch but still having a ton of fun in the simulator until then!
Proprietary gear is not the best answer! Now you're stuck ONLY buying Crossfire!
Scoot Roter ok but is there anything better and simpler than crossfire? I don’t mind paying for something that just works
Scoot Roter that’s the way mate, keep supporting the Chinese companies that copy other people’s designs 👍
Steele's videos really inspire me to get into FPV even more
I used to just let friends to check, build and take care of my FPV stuff
The problem is always, whenever I asked my friends would reply:
"You're woman, it's too technical and you will never understand even if I explain, let me do your technical side and the only thing u need to do is just fly"
Been spoiled for years (no wonder i don't have progress) now I'm going to take baby step and start everything from 0
Thank you sooo much for this video. I bought the tango 2 pro and copied your settings and I'm having a lot of fun!
A while back I found another instructional video that recommended a cheap flysky controller and wonky settings and It was just too hard to have fun. I got caught up with work and quit using it for a while. Now I've got too much free time and decided to dig that controller out of my closet just to find that it quit working so I went searching youtube and found this video. I LOVE this tbs tango 2 controller and the settings you recommended are much easier for me. Thanks for the recommendations buddy!
I love your videos and I've shown them to quite a few friends and family members. I hope that good karma treats you well!
Even as a professional, I still do enjoy these beginner videos!
Great timing, I just started watching your old "how to FPV" Playlist!
me too hahah
Welcome to the hobby
Same
I was just about to buy the qx7
Good job, keep it
I find the sim makes me feel sick but the smaller drones are so capable nowadays that they make an ideal training tool and a fun alternative.
Fantastic video! Great information that will be useful for beginners 😎
Exactly the video I’ve been waiting for, from the man himself😎 looking forward to the follow up videos...
This video literally answered EVERYTHING I ever wanted to know about FPV drones, the whole first minute I couldn’t have releated to the man more than ever 😂🙌 it lowkey felt like he was reading my mind 🧠👀🤭
Crazy watching this being involved in this hobby. The first playlist helped me BIG TIME! Still using my starter radio. But it’s actually funny timing because I’m also giving that up and finally changing radios.
Curious, what’s your jump? I have the Taranis Qx7, not sure if I should spend the money to mod it with Crossfire, or scrap it. Pincher not a thumber, so I’m not sure I’m going Tango. Even though I think that’s what’s Stngersswarm used behind his back in the livestream awhile back!
Wow Mr. Steele! I started getting into FPV by following your old guide, and I just started a couple weeks ago. I commented that you should make an updated video, and just 2 weeks later, you're doing it! That's so awesome! It really makes us feel connected to you! Thank you! Edit: Crap! I just spent $220 on a FrSky X7S! Not sure if I can return it, definitely don't want to spend another $200 just for crossfire
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@@MrSteeleFPV So no problem, I'm returning the QX7 tomorrow and I'll be ordering a Tango II. I've already been practicing on Velocidrone, and it makes me realize how skilled you actually are, hehe! Anyway, I'm really excited to start building my first 5". Thanks again, liked+subscribed
The BetaFPV lite radio 2 works really well with Velocidrone too... it’s dirt cheap. No crossfire or hall gimbals... but living in an area where it’s next to impossible to fly outside I’ll be restricted to indoor whooping anyway... can’t wait to see more Velocidrone magic. Didn’t know about the moving objects. Awesome stuff.
Your previous series was a lot of help for me and I still use the lil bastard in Velociodrone when I'm practicing. Stoked to see you updating it!
I watched the first version of this how to fpv last 9 months. Now I own 11 quads , in different kinds!
I have also been watching all your videos for a while now especially since covid lockdowns started. I have a feeling in a year or two there will be thousands more people who have learnt the right way and will b amazing fpv pilots. Thanks from everyone new to this
So I bought the tinyhawk s, qx7 controller, velocidrone, batteries and cheap goggles. Had I have done it differently I would have bought the controller and velocidrone and just waited to buy the rest till I became serious about flying an actual quad.
Velocidrone is super fun and Mr.Steele hooked me up with the controller settings to use with velocidrone. I’m still having fun!
When learning I also think its valuable to fly tracks in the sim, just forces you to fly with a bit of purpose
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Was literally watching your intro into FPV series just a few days ago, thanks for this new content!
This could not have come at a better time, I have been adding parts to my cart today and stumbled across your video! Thank you steelie boi
Dude adding custom moving objects is definitely AWESOME to know! Thank you!!!
Thank you for doing this series. Your original series is the reason I got into FPV in the first place so thank you very much!
Thanks for making this new video. Also awesome of you to send your quad to Onigiri. Dig the community in this hobby. 👊🏻
Fully agree with the transmitter stuff, I currently have an XLite Pro with a Crossfire Micro TX and while it's a very good transmitter I'm planning on switching to a TBS Tango2 Pro when they are back in stock - Mainly due to the fact that it folds up and that the Crossfire module won't be hanging off the back.
For the simulator I like to use a few different simulators, even if you plan to do freestyle I'd strongly recommend doing some race practice once you get used to the controls as it teaches you throttle / height control.
Love the tip about adding moving vehicles to Velocidrone, will definitely have to try that!
What simulators do you use?
@@iprofox3758 I find myself using both Liftoff and the DRL simulator the most, although I do use Velocidrone when I fancy a change.
Hey Steele, I was wondering if you could maybe do a short vid on how to practice. Like once you have a sim or a drone and are comfortable flying, how would you systematically go about practicing to get better without developing bad habbits? I think a lot of us just go out there and go full yeet but perhaps there is a better way to develop good fundamentals. Thanks my dude!
I’ve been flying for a few years and the first thing I’d recommend for practice is go low and slow. I found my self flying really fast and ballsy in the sim but then being too scared to move around slowly with the real deal. Tearing around in the sim is fun but isn’t teaching you throttle management and control which imo is the hardest thing to master. Throttle control is the biggest thing you should be practicing. Do a punch out and as you’re falling back down, practice giving a quick blip of throttle to completely halt your motions. Do the same with split s style maneuvers. Just practice the repeatable half flips and low to the ground cruising because those will really teach you how your quad moves.
That makes sense, throttle management is definitely important. I like the practicing half flips idea too, that would help you get used to your rates. Also turning is something I still struggle with but doing figure 8s in parking lots around trees is helping slowly but surely.
Kyle thank you 🙏🙏👍🍺
That would be an awesome video... I'd be interested in what kind of "drills" etc. he'd recommend, on the Sim or IRL. I'd watch the sh#t outta that. 😁👍
@@TheStopmotionMovie Good Tips! Also, practice low to the ground so when you crash, and you will a TON, it's less chance to damage your quad when you are close to the ground! Practice flying in a figure 8! Over and over and over again! It will let you get down turning. Like Kyle said, practice it very slow at first, slowly gaining speed once you get it down. Don't get frustrated, it takes a long, long time to get really good! Practice makes perfect, so practice a TON in the simulator! ;)
Love your content Steele! Your flying is the reason I got into FPV this past year, specifically the one where you sticker that water tower! Keep doing what you're doing, I always have a blast with your vids.
Unpopular opinion here, you can get flying for half that, and if you want to advance, you can still resell your old stuff.
To start you don't need crossfire, hal gimbals, or $100+ Frames.
Remember the more expensive an item is to buy new, the more its value drops in the second-hand market. There are of course certain niches that are exceptions, but I don't think fpv is one.
Oh, and don't forget the repair costs for the crashes!
Yeah he keeps pushing crossfire so hard, ive been flying on a stock x9d + for over 3 years and i have no problems with it at all. Never failsafed, the only thing i might change is upgrade the gimbals
@@woutchauvaux6672 me too. Crossfire may be more important for freestyle like Steele, but for racing or just tooling around I'm rarely going long distances or in an area with lots of signal killers.
@@woutchauvaux6672 Other than the range, access is as good as crossfire in terms of latency and reliability.
Normal 2.4 access, not R9 :^)
Thanks, already been in FPV for almost a year. Yeah even I bought stuff or extra stuff too. Thanks for letting us know how to customize Velocidrone, didn’t know you could do that. Very much appreciated.
Love this video. Been following for a while but haven't made the jump into the hobby because money. Please keep it up.
i run that radio and crossfire exactly. i dont have the gimbals in mine though as their a pain to find. LOVE IT!!!
word of advice for people that do plan to use it. get an upgraded battery.
Oh great! Now 1000 newbies will order their own Tango 2 and it will take TBS forever if I order mine now ;-).
I can subscribe to everything you said, especially that FrSky has shown dubious business conduct lately. But I think Liftoff (with the Physics 4.0 update) matches the realism of Velocidrone and is just more fun to fly.
I tried to like liftoff really hard. I seriously dislike it. Too gamey for me. And the physics are whack compared to what I was able to quickly cook up on velocidrone
Read my comment posted here and don't fret! You're much better off without it....!!! Read it, it'll make you happy you didn't buy the Tango 2. Mr. Steele doesn't fly with it, and neither do I!
@@scootroter4859 what comment?
@@MrSteeleFPV I don't mind you making those statements, but I do hope you don't mind me providing a response in return.
You told me personally on our Skypecalls that you enjoyed Liftoff, because more than just simulating we take care of gameplay too, something you mentioned was lacking in other FPV sims on the market. You mentioned we should do even more to cater to gamers because that's how we get to grow the FPV community. A big contrast from your "too gamey/serious dislike" response here. Furthermore you made a bunch of suggestions and feature request that the team at LuGus Studios work really hard on. After months of working on those things, we were proud to show you what we did, but you refused to try out our new versions unless we started adding even more (new) wishes. When I suggested you might already enjoy the new version, especially with your requested features and content in it, you simply responded with "lol", and that's it. I've been working on Liftoff for more than 5 years now, working with many organisations, companies, and pilots, I've never have anyone else treat us that way. I frankly don't understand why, or what made you feel we deserve that.In many other public autings about simulators, you mentioned your preferences are not a reflection of your links with TBS, and I'm confident it does not reflect our link with ImmersionRc and Rotor Riot... yet I would have a better understanding and appreciation of your attitude towards us if that was the case.
I wish you felt better about Liftoff, and while Liftoff continues to do absolutely fantastic on all fronts, every pilot that dislikes Liftoff is a pilot we failed. And if those people allow us to understand why they feel that way, we consider that as good constructive feedback. I feel that, between you and I, I did what I could: we opened up our communication with you, we listened to what you said, we considered your feedback as much as any feedback we get from the community. We proudly presented our updates based on that feedback... and we got a "lol" in return. I'm likely very wrong, but this to me feels like some type of power fantasy, "let that studio in Belgium dance for me". Frankly I don't care what the exact reason is, I dont care if you like other sims more, I don't care how you feel about Liftoff, I don't even mind you speaking out about it in public. I do care for the conflicting message between what you told us and what you tell the public, I do care for the "lol" we got in return for listening to your feedback, and I greatly dislike this destructive approach rather than a constructive one (hell we even offered to pay you for your time spent on testing and giving us feedback).
I don't expect you to agree, to change your mind, or think different about Liftoff, I just wanted to respond to a public conversation that involves 5 years of my life, and share you my honest view on your work too. Since this is your comment section, feel free to remove it if you must.
LuGus Studios LOL!
Nice Steele! I got started with your previous version of this series. Safe to say you got me up and running! Cool to see the rise in quality (aesthetically) on this version vs the last, great work!
Good to have a revisit of how to get started, nice to draw in some new peeps.
Sadly, even tho its probably the better stuff, I will not buy TBS gear. Getting kicked from a FB page by the owner over disagreeing that their flying was safe, is gonna be remembered.
Finally an update for velocidrone! Thank you Mr. STEEL!
Learned a lot for sure, Thanks! Although I must say that it makes no sense without getting on the sim, I mean without having experienced on the sim a lot of things, when I watched it a few weeks ago, didn't make sense, now it is different.
I started not long ago (right when covid 19 hit ) so i downloaded LIFTOFF used it for about a week then i found out about Velocidrone .Heaps better and the Velocidrone youtube channel has an awesome beginners playlist that i followed. now im flying tinywhoops and loving it ...
Hey Steele. Thanks for the updated video. Glad to see you’re rebooting this series. I really enjoyed the first one and it taught me a lot. I was wondering what you were talking about when you mentioned you don’t like the direction FrSky is going. Are they dropping OpenTX and/or Xfire support? If so, I haven’t heard anything about that...anywhere I can read up on it?
Yeah they are dropping xf support. They basically bought the lead dev of open Tx and have him work towards closing down their protocol :(
Sheeeeeiiit. Yeah I found Joshua Bardwell’s videos on the Jumper and RadioMaster. Never thought I’d have to move away from my X9D...anyway, thanks for the videos!
I am just going to say, uncrashed fpv is the most helpful drone simulator ever. It is so amazing, and you can edit settings to match how you fly your real fpv drone. They also have different levels that add different scenery to fly in, as well as they have checkpoints that appear when you fly through the start checkpoint, which gives you the ability to test out your flying skills, and see if you can beat your record, or try and get either gold, silver or bronze. it is 20 bucks to get it, but hands down my most favorite simulator. I don't have an fpv drone yet, since i wanted to practice first on a simulator so i dont wreck a drone, and this program has helped me become such a better fpv drone pilot. I hope Mr Steele tries it sometime, or lets someone gift him the game to try it.
Thank you so much for making this video. It helped a lot and I've been wanting to get into FPV flying for a while now.
Dope bro awesome time to bring this series back. Everyone wants to fly like you when they start freestyle so this is INVALUABLE
Wow, this was timely. I am new-ish to the hobby and started with the Tinyhawk 2 RTF (against your advice in your first video like this). It’s been a good first step for me. Now I’m ready to move up and I was again going to go against your advice (then) and get the Tango 2 and go full on Crossfire. This was encouraging to hear!
I also wholeheartedly recommend a sim (I have Velosidrone, too). I wasn’t using it at first because of having the Tinyhawk RTF, but I was extremely frustrated and kept crashing. I finally came across a UA-cam video that showed how to use Beta Flight to use the Tinyhawk as the dongle so you can use the controller it came with for the sim. Game changer. After 4-5 hours on Velosidrone I was actually able to fly my drone! And bonus that you can plug right in with the Tango 2.
I’m anxiously awaiting your follow ups to this! Thank you!
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What alot of us need is a good well filmed setup guide for radios like the initial startup and making sure some stuff is good to go and maybe some extra setup thrown in as well :) the way you explain stuff is great
The video I was waiting for... I appreciated your help with the details... The kind of video that stimulates us. Nice job man!
Decided to get into fpv with the dji fpv drone!
Nice one. I watched this even though fpv is my career. I use to play velocidrone and ive played all the others. Now a days I prefer drl because of the competition and the spec racing. Feels like my heavy 5 inch film rigs too. Ive seen velocidrone have crazy moon gravity too depending on the quad so thats in every sim depending on quad. They all had moon gravity at some point but not so much now a days. Anyways great video steele.
So glad i found your video series. Im doing exactly your way. I went with the BETAfpv lite 2 control for $40 and the velocidrone sim. Believe it or not i think im doing pretty good for 2 days of sim time. My only suggestion is to also purchase the micro edition. I find easier to start training on micros. Keep it Mr. Steele. Your channel is addictive!!
Very nice tutorial, but I have chosen a much different way, I modified my playatation 4 controller to support radio remote sticks and it works pretty great
Not everyone is as DIY as you lol
Nice one mate 👍🏻. i’m a Newby and love what I’ve learnt on your channel. Been learning on my tinyhawk 2 RTF kits for about four months now, and ready to upgrade with radio and next drone and work on the sim. Love the follow feature in the sim. I had not pull the trigger on which seem to go for, I do know now cheers mate keep up the great work! 🙂👍🏻✌🏻
Didn't know about the moving objects on Velocidrone, that's awesome ! Thank you 👍
This was called the Master Class of FPV drones
the MasterFIre version of the Radiomaster tx16s is only $189! You get the Radiomaster Hall effect version and Crossfire micro module all ready to go
I get that you're primarily an analogofile (not sure that's a word but you get what I mean) but there is also the Digital Route. It is certainly popular and another way to enter FPV, imo equally cool, future relevant, has different characteristics and is well worth mentioning.
I will talk about both paths :)
Thank you for posting this at the perfect time. I wanted to get into this but I was so lost with all the parts and things that are available to get but can't wait for more episodes to come. :)
Dang... never knew about the moving objects in Velicidrone!!! Thx man!
Lol I saw your last row on how to do fpv and then suddenly there was no video anymore ... please make everything as detailed as possible. It's really difficult to get into the hobby when someone like me has no idea. Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿
What timing. Just finished 22 hrs on a sim over the last few weeks. Looking forward to seeing what Goggles you recommend. Spent ages researching last night. Subbed. Thank you.
Spoiler alert!!! Fatshark HDO2
@@lockwooddave That's an expensive set of goggles if you're keeping the all up price at $1K
In relation to the transmitter, if all you fly is quads then I would agree with your statement and the TBS transmitter.
perfect timing just looking in getting into it now. been watching your vids for a while. :)
Same advice i give all people who want to learn to fly an FPV quad-copter. USE A SIMULATOR FIRST. *it will save you hundreds of dollars and countless hours in building/repair. I Love your content brother. Hey ,,what whip you driving around these days? I have a mazdaspeed3 with 309hp/329tq with a stock turbo..put some bolt ons, and meth/water injection and got a 13.5second 1/4 mile with street tires. anyhow, cheers to the gear-heads out there!
Thanks for sharing this I’m really enjoying the FPV journey
Thank for the video mate. helped a lot in my decisions for the future on droning.
Your first guide worked well for me. Thanks!
I watche the one a few years ago when I got into fpv. Turned out very useful.
but you have to bare in mind that with the tbs remote you wont be able to fly all drone espacially small once becouse they often use frsky and that remote wont have a module bay.
Also the tbs receivers are a lot more expensive even without diversity compared to a frsky 2.4 receiver with diversity and you'll have to buy them for every single model so it will add up.
Plus the radiomaster for example also already has hallsensor gimbals and all off the other good stuff and buying the crossfire bundle which also has the crossfire module and a receiver on it will only set you back about 200$ aswell, while having more options to do other stuff with it later.
Except the ones I am going to talk about lol
Thanks for the beginner video... This is a big help... Great job man... :)
Great timing, my setup came yesterday
Weird I bought my tango 2 BECAUSE I pinch lol maybe it's my huge hands but I think it's perfect for pinchers. But great video Steele. I like seeing videos helping people into the hobby.
`Aww I wish this existed a few months ago when I started. I never knew about the moving objects in Velocidrone thats bad ass.
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I want to start FPV and I‘m going to buy a RTF Beginner Quad(Hubsan H122D). I watched every Review and I think its the right one.
Wow. I literally just finished watching your 2018/2019 one.
Wow! What a good video. I am about to buy a new laptop so l thought I would buy one which can handle an FPV sim as it's something l want to try out. I will take all of your advice from this video to buy everything l need to get going. Thanks. I'm looking forward to watching part 2.
lol, I was a week to late, just received all of the older recommendations. Thanks for the content though, guess I'll by some more stuff!!
This is properly the best timing possible for me :)
12:27 That moon effect is so real!!
I think I'd cry if I found out how much I've spent in the last year and a bit.. On a side note the crown jule replacement stick ends for the tango 2 are great for pinching.
DCL just updated their physics to address the lunar feeling. I like how it feels now!
I’ll try it out :)
Everyone: Is listening to Mr. Steele about his tips
Me: Ooooohhhh, he has a mouse that lights up
I don't speak or understand English, but the channel is very good I love the videos 😅
I prefer the more traditional size radio because I pinch like you do and I like my radio hanging against my body when I'm using it :) but the tango looks like a nice radio for thumb flyers :)
Which I had this a few months ago after I watched your how to FPV videos from a few years ago and I bought everything you suggested than.
There's definitely a commercial agreement behind this video, it felt like watching an ad...
Lol you writing me check? Cause I’m not making shit off this video other than the 20$ from UA-cam lol
Thank you for this Mr Steele! Can’t wait to see more.
Great to see this series updated! Love it.
Steele's going on vaca after collecting his affiliate link checks for the tango 2. TBS was scratching their head for a few trying to figure out why the huge spike in radio sales today.
Just getting into the hobby I’m currently doing the controller sim stuff but building the drone and programming it just seems so daunting, wish I had someone to hold my hand with it 😂
It’s not that bad. You’ll figure it out :)
What is your thought on going DJI Digital as the first setup. Is the transmitter compatible with Velocidrone? Expensive but does seem like HD is the direction FPV is going at least for freestyle.