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Step-by-step guides for safely preparing and recycling every drone component.
Brushless DC motors with copper windings used to spin propellers. Sizes range from tiny 0802 for whoops to 2807 for long-range builds. Stator diameter and height determine torque and efficiency.
ESCs regulate power delivery from the battery to each motor. Available as individual units or 4-in-1 stacks. Run firmware like BLHeli_S, BLHeli_32, or AM32.
The brain of the drone. Runs Betaflight, iNav, or ArduPilot firmware on STM32 processors. Common MCUs include F405, F722, and H743. Includes gyro, OSD chip, and various UARTs.
Transmit live video from the drone camera to goggles. Analog VTX operates on 5.8GHz with power levels from 25mW to 1W+. Digital systems include DJI O3/O4, HDZero, and Walksnail Avatar.
Head-mounted displays for immersive first-person view flying. Analog goggles use diversity receivers on 5.8GHz. Digital systems offer HD low-latency video from DJI, HDZero, or Walksnail.
Handheld controllers that send stick inputs to the drone's receiver. Support protocols like ELRS, Crossfire, FrSky, and DJI. Available as full-size, compact, and gamepad-style form factors.
Lithium polymer battery packs providing power to FPV drones. Cell counts range from 1S to 6S. Capacity measured in mAh and discharge rate in C-rating. Require careful storage and disposal.
The structural chassis of an FPV drone, typically made from carbon fiber sheets. Defined by motor-to-motor diagonal size (e.g. 5-inch = ~220mm). Includes top plate, bottom plate, arms, and standoffs.
Lightweight cameras designed for low-latency FPV flight. Analog cameras output NTSC/PAL via a single wire. Digital camera units integrate with DJI, HDZero, or Walksnail systems for HD video.