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Auline 3-6S Li-ion Batteries for Long Range [Partnered]

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Lithium-ion battery packs have higher energy density than conventional lithium polymer battery packs enabling FPV drones to reach flight times of up to 41 minutes (see table below). Until recently, Li-ion battery packs have required DIY assembly of individual 18650 Li-ion cells, but now Auline has released a range of pre-built Li-ion battery packs for long range FPV (see table above). The majority of these battery packs are built from Sony VTC5A or VTC6 18650 cells, which strike a great balance between the high continuous discharge rate required for dynamic FPV flight and the large capacity required to maximise flight time (compare different 18650 cells here). Get your Auline Li-ion pack whilst stocks last!

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Best Video Transmitter for FPV Drone Comparison Table

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Clickable tables (above) will take a few seconds to load… CLICK tables for latest prices. OFFICIAL DJI DIGITAL FPV OWNERS GROUP was asked to vote for their ‘preferred vtx for digital FPV?’. DRONE RACING INTERNATIONAL FPV and T-MOTOR FPV motors groups were asked to vote for their ‘favourite vtx for racing?’. Longe Range Hooligans group was asked to vote for their ‘favourite vtx for long-range?’. Maximum mW and weight data sourced from product descriptions. The majority of links on this table are affiliate links. I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase after clicking one of the affiliate links. Read our Affiliate Link Policy for more information.

Use our comparison table to find the video transmitter (VTX) for racing, long-range or digital FPV with the greatest popularity, lowest weight, greatest transmission power or value. Digital VTXs require the DJI digital FPV camera. Racing and long-range VTXs require non-digital (e.g. analog) FPV cameras. Next, explore the VTX choices of championship winning FPV racers and freestyle pilots or continue reading for the opinions of individual FPV pilots.

 

OFFICIAL DJI DIGITAL OWNERS GROUP – Digital VTX Opinions

I’m not sure which I like better. Vista or air unit. Both have their purpose. For me normal 5” flying and racing around trees I prefer air unit. Micro sized and light weight 5” on a normal open course vista  Kelvin

I haven’t flown my AU’s since I got my Vistas aside from the comparison vlogs 😳  Conrad

For me the vista and bandoo got enough range on 200mw, no problems with analog users and more range than 800mw analog  Patrick

5 inch = AU, otherwise Vista  Rick

 

Long Range Hooligans – Long-range VTX Opinions

In fairness, I know 1.3Ghz is better and penetration is great when using just omni. My long range is always casual, quick setup times, there is literally no beating a 400-1W 5.8Ghz system for 10-15km when you can literally just screw a tiny crosshair or spironet 13dbi to your goggles and have good video. All without needing a ground station. If I’m going to take the time to shoot out to like 20km+, I will make the effort of setting up the ground station  Josh

I haven’t actually done any propper long range with it, but I’ve really been liking the fx2 dominator, it needs to be cooled well, but it puts out a clean 1.8w of power as measured on proper lab equipment. I have no idea what amp they’re using to do it, but they’re doing something right  Luke

Any of them will do good with good antennas. A good receiver antenna is worth 10 vtxs  Mike

HD Ultralight Long-Range Drone Comparison

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Use our comparison table to find the HD ultralight FPV drone for long-range flight with the greatest reported flight time, lowest weight, best value or other metric. These drones are equipped with a DJI digital FPV transmitter and require DJI Digital FPV Goggles. If you’re looking for prebuilt Lithium-ion battery  packs to maximise flight time, check out this promotion. Also check out Marc Porral and his amazing 30 minute, 19 mile flight at 37 mph with a 4″ analog FPV drone weighing under 250g.

Best FPV Drone Freestyle Builds

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Clickable builds (above) will take a few seconds to load… CLICK builds for flight footage and latest part prices. Build lists sourced from pilot Youtube videos. Mr Steele states the Kiss 2-5S 25A ESCs takes a 6S LiPo in his step by step build video. The majority of links on these builds are affiliate links. I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase after clicking one of the affiliate links. Read our Affiliate Link Policy for more information.

Here are FPV drone builds for freestyle flight from three of the worlds top FPV freestyle pilots, as well as a community-consensus build, generated by letting the FPV community vote for each part. Source polls for each part are linked in their corresponding part article (see parts tab of top bar). Mr Steele’s Apex build can also be purchased ready to fly. Components common to multiple FPV drone freestyle builds include the TBS Crossfire Nano receiver (3/4 builds), TBS Unify Pro HV video transmitter (2/4 builds), Hobbywing Xrotor 60A 4-in-1 electronic speed controller (2/4 builds), and TBS Triumph Pro video antenna (2/4 builds). Next, discover popular FPV freestyle pilots with our pilot index or their freestyle flight spots with our video map. For the latest comparisons from FPVcompare, follow GooseFPV on Instagram.

Best 6S Motor for FPV Drone

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Clickable table (above) will take a few seconds to load… CLICK table for latest prices. MultiGP Drone Racing Community group was asked to vote for ‘what is the most competitive 6S motor for racing in 2020?’. Team BlackSheep Lounge group was asked to vote for ‘what is a great 6S motor for freestyle in 2020?’. DRONE RACING INTERNATIONAL FPV group was asked to vote for ‘what is your favourite 6S motor for freestyle in 2020?’. Weight data sourced from product descriptions. The majority of links on this table are affiliate links. I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase after clicking one of the affiliate links. Read our Affiliate Link Policy for more information.

Use our comparison table to find the 6S motor for FPV racing or freestyle with the greatest popularity, lowest weight or most value. Lumenier Chief 6S racing motors also feature as part of the prebuilt Lumenier Chief Racing Quadcopter. Next, explore the 6S motor choices of championship winning FPV racers and freestyle pilots or continue reading for the opinions of individual FPV pilots. 

 

MultiGP Drone Racing Community – 6S Race Motor Opinions

I prefer the Tmotors but the Evan Turner motors (Headsup) look awesome  Michael

All good motors that could all get you the win. It’s a preference thing. I vote Evan’s  Skye

I would pick a decent readily available motor for racing, it sucks to not be able to get parts you use half way through the season and have to change your setup  Jim

The Chief motors are sooo smooth! Absolute favourite motor I have ever flown! And I have flown many on that list  Drone

Just get whatever you find in the FPV sales alerts so you can buy spares. A new medium priced motor will outperform a banged up premium priced motor  Jon

Headsup if you can spend more on motors, the eco hyperlites if you need budget  Rob

 

Team BlackSheep LOUNGE – 6S Freestyle Motor Opinions

If paying over $23 per motor get one with ezo bearings, titanium shafts, single coil strands. Right now my first choice would be the T Motor Pro60 IV in 1750kv, Xing 1800kv, Karearea/Armattan TOA, etc. It’s also very personal and you’ll never know until you try a bunch. I’ve found matching the kv to the magnetic spacing and magnetic strength has a big impact. For example strong magnets with minimal spacing paired with lower kv (1750kv) feels less smooth than higher kv with weaker designed magnetic spacing and strength. Titanium shafts are lighter and better milled which means less stripping the prop nut which makes it easier to remove props. The majority of recommendations are just what people most recently purchased and not many have flown a wide variety. Another major factor is how available a motor is. Eventually you may break one and want to replace – hopefully several retailers carry it for your ease  Ryan

You cant compare a 25 bucks motor with a 9 bucks. For 25 I’d get the T-motors. Light, durable and very powerful. If I only had 40 for a set, I’d get the Ecos because i have them and they have been really good. Literally killed all the other 9 bucks motors. Just like hobbywing did with their 60a esc at 45 bucks  Leonardo

Steele V3. Have them on 2 quads and V2 on one. Love them  Nicky

Something you didnt put was the Hobbywing 2306 Race Pro. Absolutely love it  Garrett

I’d try ~2100kv for a really fun 5in 6s freestyle experience  Harry

Was on the same search, went for the Ethix Stout v3, smooth and solid motor  Chris