The DJI FPV Drone, Two Months Later! (Worth It?)

The DJI FPV drone seems to be DJI's attempt to simplify the FPV hobby and create a consumer-friendly option that anyone can pick up and have maximum fun with minimal work. But is it actually as good as it seems? Here's what I think...
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0:00 Intro
2:27 Accessibility
4:59 Single Integrated Camera
6:52 Motion Controller
7:36 The Flying Experience
9:03 Performance
10:20 Camera Quality
11:28 Build Quality
12:35 Who It's For
13:18 Necessary Add-ons

[@simp502]

Patience is key. I’m so glad I didn’t let anyone or anything pressure me into flying my DJI FPV on M mode right away. Fast forward to today, I got the hang of it and gained more confidence. The fun and the thrill is so worth the wait.

[@Matt-vm6jv]

This was the first drone I ever flew and the motion controller made it super easy. I wasn't scared of breaking it or losing it but could experience what all you pros get to experience. Thanks Matt!

[@MattPochwat]

Hey, don't forget that you were trained by the best.

[@raynerfpv2471]

Seeing that I`m about 6 months into fpv and overcame all those initial hurdles I`d say this isn`t for me, building and learning to fly acro is what makes this hobby so unique and fun to me,You can`t replace that "Mad Scientist" feeling when your 1st self built quad takes flight. Awesome Video as always!

[@Zezinhu1234]

I don't understand how you only have 20k subscribers, most underrated fpv channel...

[@legoyoda2773]

Once the algorithm pushes him he'll blow up. His production value deserves 100k at the very least

[@riggermortisfpv526]

Drones are a niche, a small niche. 20k puts him in "superstar" territory.

[@legoyoda2773]

@@riggermortisfpv526 true, but Bardwell and Rotor riot have 200k, I edited my comment lol

[@onca6742]

Ive seen the FPV and R/C hobby/community growing.

[@IronOre33]

Almost 60k!😅

[@SLMediaie]

That intro describing FPV literally describes my past 6 months of living 😂

[@lucasgarrett7570]

same. lost a 5" quad on flight 2 and I haven't revived it since... just bought a cinewhoop and moved on.

[@kithng]

same, but I enjoy it.

[@SLMediaie]

@@kithng 100%

[@magicsmokemitlothar7377]

building is mostly as fun as flying

[@MattPochwat]

Oh man, for me it's definitely more of a means to an end :P

[@josh8106]

@@MattPochwat nothing more exciting than starting a new build

[@allthenamesaretaken2]

Having owned a mavic for years, I've always wanted more agility from the drone to do flips and dives. IMO this is targeted to owners who want to delve into acro flying but still want to have the option of easy gps assisted flying.

[@arthurharding891]

Flying with the V2 goggles has become my favorite thing to do. Really fun regardless of which mode I’m in.

[@MrFormenis]

the only barrier I have is the fact that you can't repair it yourself if you crash it. also I'm starting and getting to build your drone is really part of the fun and allow you to understand and easily fix it.

[@Joey.Alford]

I agree with literally everything you said in this video. I’m started with a taycan, then a nazgul, then a protek 35 (gee wonder who I listen to in the fpv community lmfao). And the beginning of this video was my exact experience. That said I’ve been interested in the dji drone for the simplicity of it like you said. Plus I’ve crashed enough now that I’m not overly concerned with wrecking the quad and I would love to go out and explore my surroundings without the worry of lost signal failsafes. Great video Matt! Thanks for this one buddy!

[@jameswright1641]

I’m with you on the Motion Controller. Makes the fpv experience unbeatable for me.

[@nabecoat4960]

Great job covering the pros and cons of DJI's take on FPV. While I passed on the full DJI FPV setup, I did just order the goggles and a traditional 5" quad with the DJI air unit installed. Since I'm new to FPV, I wanted something I can crash and repair myself.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Good to hear your thoughts Matt!

[@andrewbrooker4372]

I just took mine out on its first flight, I was blown away with my first experience as an FPV operator. I spent about 10 hours on a sim prior to flying, I plan on spending some more before I’ll commit to manual mode but…really anyone can fly this thing. Great video!

[@tango_sierra8608]

Somethin about how you lay stuff out and explain things man. I have zero interest in this and can’t wait for you to make more “normal” fpv related videos- but with that said, some how you got me to watch this whole thing and not get bored lol

[@OysterSalad]

You nailed it on every front. DJI heard consumers and gave them what they wanted: the FPV flying experience without the DIY hassle. I expect other FPV manufacturers to follow suit very quickly with “combos” that provide the essentials needed to fly minus the soldering equipment, software purchases, etc. Yes. Some people want to drive a stick but the vast majority of people just want to drive and to not have to constantly tinker under the hood. I would also think that if GoPro is paying attention, they’ll see there’s a huge opportunity here to partner with an FPV manufacturer. I love my DJI FPV. I practiced like crazy on a simulator but then found when I actually flew it, it was a BREEZE. This is a drone “newbies” can fly without fear. Expect a stampede of buyers.

[@xXDeadSlaveXx]

I mean, it was a lot to learn what you mentioned in the beginning and even if im still an absolute beginner, you teached me A LOT of everything i needed to know! So thanks a lot for that Matt!

[@TZ0NEGAMING]

Hey Matt! Just wanted to thank you for your videos and content, you've been the deciding factor on me getting into fpv piloting. Thanks for all the valuable information that you've provided to all of us. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@ReinhardtBuhr]

What about just buying a pre-built fpv drone at your local fpv shop and fly it like that? Wouldn't that be the solution to the intense research of building your own?

[@rowannadon7668]

I mean kinda, but you still gotta learn about lipos and stuff and additionally as soon as you break something you are gonna have to understand how the quad works in order to fix it

[@ReinhardtBuhr]

@@rowannadon7668 well i guess thats better than crashing the DJI FPV drone and not able to fix it.... but how often do you lose signal on a normal fpv drone and lose it high up in a mountain?

[@MrSkyDivine]

@@ReinhardtBuhr if it's your first drone, especially digital. You will lose it. Once the video cuts out, and it fails safes It's potentially gone forever. The dji will at least RTH or hover during fail safe.

[@ReinhardtBuhr]

@@MrSkyDivine Thank you!

[@ReinhardtBuhr]

@@MrSkyDivine That a big missing factor that not a lot of people talk about...

[@poapoapopopoop]

I was going to buy dji fpv as a starter drone but bought the babyhawk 2hd instead, mainly because I thought it would be easier to move on to a full sized drone, it also taught me how to troubleshoot, upgrade and drone anatomy and parts and i found that really useful. I really enjoy flying it, you should do a review on it!

[@BullShark1579]

I just got this drone and flew it yesterday. It's nothing less than perfect. It's all FPV without all the BS that u said in the beginning of this video. Lol I had my first experience with the goggles and OMG it's like I'm in the cockpit of a Apache helicopter. It's freaking Awsome. I owe it all to DJI. Thank you so much for simplifying this to the point of its pretty much hassel free. Thanks again DJI! 🤘🤟

[@stupidchannel1000]

The thing is…. I love my DJI fpv drone. I actually just love DJI in general. I had an OG phantom 2 back in the day and modified it for FPV with a fat shark VTX and the good old fashioned black pearl monitor lol. I look at it like this. When people get licenses to fly planes, they buy quality planes. They don’t build their own planes. Having the GPS system, assisted flight, obstacle detection, and a pretty decent camera to me are like buying a high quality aircraft/plane. Instead of building one( who the fuck builds their own plane lol) maybe just me but I love DJI and I love my FPV. Great product, great drone, and overall just a great company. Like buying a Cessna or something.

[@ImperialArmour]

you forgot to mention con #4, DJI FPV comes with REMOTE ID out of the box! Even if you're not living or flying in the US anyone with the proper receiver can track your DJI drone and the take off position!

[@joeweedson6085]

how i started: 10 hours in lift off + ready to fly tiny woop set including googles and controller (get one where the radio can be used for sim) its not that hard to get started way cheaper than buying a 1.5k drone that breaks on your first real crash

[@Frodokeuh]

this drone is perfect for me i'm still not bored flying in sport mode when that day comes i will switch to manual mode x'D

[@RedManE36]

Same, I have had plenty of fun in sport mode, but it's nice to know once I start getting bored, I can still pull more from this drone.

[@TurkIsAwesome]

You forgot to mention that you get the goggles with the dji fpv drone that can be used with your other fpv drone with digital camera set ups. I am buying it to use for cool camera shots and to have the goggles and convert my analog setups to digital. paying 600 bucks for the goggles themselves felt weird but somehow getting a built drone with a transmitter and the goggles for 400 more makes it feel like a steal.

[@RedCornStudios]

Good pro/con overview. I've actually used mine as a better bridge to FPV with the safety features. I can fly the maneuvers I need and have flown 3 paid gigs with it and my clients were very happy with the shots and video quality (at least they didn't say anything about it). My clients are looking for just some differentiating shots and the DJI FPV fits the bill for my needs. Agree that it doesn't pure out perform a traditional one and you are pretty much screwed if you take a hit.

[@dr.danishsajid148]

part of the hobby is building and learning

[@KyleRowsell]

Great vid!

[@riggermortisfpv526]

DJI is absolutely perfect for the beginner that only ever wants to fly the DJI FPV drone, and with DJI's track record when it comes to under selling products, Id say enjoy it while you can, the rest of us will wait.

[@ojkolsrud1]

Why go out and fish, when you can just buy processed fish at the store, right?

[@anthonyzanze5946]

the perfect vid to show my friend that doesn't quite get how hard it was 4 me to get up and flying. another brilliant vid that I've watched twice and sent a link to a friend to see.

[@zoltankovacs6785]

Latency?

[@outofscope648]

My favorite FPV channel on YT :) Best content Matt

[@blackyle3]

Nice one bro. I’ve been on the fence about this one. Still unsure. Nice as a tax write off tho

[@MattPochwat]

I think a DJI FPV Drone V2 would have potential.

[@VictorSeedorsky]

@@MattPochwat they still didn't make it good maybe next one will be better. I dream about drone which combine both - long range with its convenience of folding and acro possibilities at the same time. This isn't the thing which does the job yet.

[@Marcus2750-u1t]

You can solve some of these issues to you like buying the inexpensive kit to be able to use any traditional prop etc…….

[@jhicks1289]

Just started FPV in December/January? I Started with brushed whoops in the apartment ♥ now flying a 3 inch with an instago360 strapped to the top, no big problems yet.

[@SkyGizmmo]

Perfect. Thanx for that perspective. Great pace and rhythm ...you are a pro in the content creation.

[@belovedLion80]

Can’t wait for DJI to come out with a professional fpv drone! Inevitable.

[@MannYgfx]

Good points, but I really think the price should be considered as a con too. Idk what the price of this quad inc flymore with 3 batteries and a couple sets of props will run you, but it's gotta be closing in on twice the price of a decent digital BNF setup. That's pretty insane considering the mediocre picture quality with props in view.

[@MattPochwat]

Well I think a lot of people out there are happy to pay a premium for convenience. Other DJI drones are equally expensive and those are incredibly popular. I agree, having props in view was a strange choice but luckily they can be removed with a slight crop.

[@weavery2k]

I have a goPro hero 6 and I think I might should deconstruct it and put it on one of your suggested quad drones

[@aphinion]

Pretty nicely covered! I'm really curious about a 2.0 of this. Better Handling, more durable/modular replaceability and with the 1" cam of the current mavic2 maybe... this would be a really awesome device. I'm pretty iffed about the rather bad camera quality given that cam looks pretty professional. This makes this drone a compromise that covers everything a little bit but nothing quite right - and so for each target area it's a worse choice than the competitors... A better cam would have maybe increased the price 100-200 bucks? Would have been worth it to tackle the cinematic FPV market which is the closest this drone can reach.

[@Crevtout98]

Love your videos - well made, well explained - keep them coming, I learned a lot thanks to you :-).

[@MattPochwat]

thanks! Glad they helped

[@michael3573]

Great video!, Thank you for your explanations and review. Also love your shirt. I was stationed at the Army base in Seoul in 2005.

[@roystevenson9632]

Pretty much nailed it. Need to bring out a sub 250 gram unit.

[@stepanjekokot9015]

I think it looses the adrenaline of the FPV... I mean sure it's cool to have drone with a sensors and stuff but it looses the aspect of FPV. DJI just locks you in their ecosystem and if you want to buy accessories only from DJI and you can't make any upgrades. I think it's extremely overpriced. Overall i think it's not worth it.

[@jimmydean7945]

Just subscribed to your channel and I love it man you rock! Finally someone who has valuable information that is given to us so we can understand and relate! Thanks for the great videos!!

[@manolothe115]

But 1 crashed on the DJI FPV drone and you going to lose it forever two and the care refresh you have to pay 200 plus damage

[@tristanhouleiphone]

I have one. Don't regret it. I love it.

[@andrewhnorris1]

I'm going to wait and see what the V2 has to offer. If it has a stronger build (or easier repairs) and better video quality with props out of view - I might well give it a go for long range.

[@KobtsevRC]

Hello, my friend! What do you think when the second version will come out FPV DJI 2?

[@Car-dudee]

Do you see propellers on the camera?

[@DimmyV]

I’m thinking of getting one to start. And then go traditional. That’s way I already have the goggles and stay digital. Also a sub 250 drone will get around the legalities without needing licensing and approval

[@leinadreign3510]

The fpv is my very first drone. Because it is easy to get in with all the security assistance systems for crash prevention. Also I liked the sci-fi style of the goggles and that I can use it on my pc, if I can get it right with an AV-adapter X D For getting started, it is a nice choice. But the entry costs are high. So I got mine from ebay for 400 bucks less. including the 2 additional batteries. Maybe I will get the digidapter and a little cheaper fpv drone for indoors later on. So I dont have to replace the goggles.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

You seem confused about wind. The only times a quad isn't encountering wind during flight is when it's in the hover on a dead calm day or if it's flying down wind straight and level and the groundspeed equals the windspeed. The rest of the time the quad will be experiencing wind.

[@andre267]

I got 2 arms Broken on the DJI FPV and the Landinggear Chips with the LED and Antennas broke and i pay 50€. THIS IS HUGE!

[@HamptonFPV]

Great review!

[@Baba_Kush]

3:40 they don't give you longer flight time then normal lipos. They are heavier. And in my opinion they are way more dangerous then li-ion batteries. The only thing that is safer is the charging because you can't change the Amp and the plastic casing of course

[@jotacasaleiro1]

Bro please show me where you buy 80cent prepellers

[@quasitime]

The dealbreaker for me is lack of interoperability with their other drones, even ones like the Air 2S which should in theory have the required connectivity.

[@billmcdonald4335]

It's not for me. I'm on a fixed income, and I'm a tech geek. Proprietary kit isn't my thing, and ease-of-operation out-of-the-box is secondary to me. My little 2S micro flies so well for me these days because of my input, not from a company's updates. I decide what to tweak, and what features and functions I wish to optimise. However, I'm not everybody. I can see it being the ideal solution for some people. But truth be told, it'll likely end up dust collector for most people, because of all the issues you mentioned.

[@Adamparson]

Great Job Matt, very informative!

[@NickRO1989]

Hey Matt, been loving your channel since I've started in FPV. From what I've seen, I THINK you're Canadian. Just wondering if you are anywhere near Toronto. Would love to fly with you if so. Really enjoyed the lipo battery videos. They helped me out a lot.

[@gammr3227]

matt: probably easiest fpv drone to get into. tinyhawk: >:(

[@Sbonte19]

Great video! Keep up the great work.

[@Marius-sj3yv]

is it possible to fly any other smaller, cheaper kinda cinewhoop fpvs when u bought the DJI Fpv set and own only this controller and goggle. what do i need to start getting into cinewhoops and which one do you recommend? love ur videos

[@aidenhayes6882]

Hi Matt, if my voltage of my 6S battery is around 3.05 - 3.1V per cell, is it worth while to correctly dispose of the battery? What range is acceptable to re-charge (I Accidentally went beyond the 3.5V threshhold)

[@flywithafatguy5825]

Look up ken herons review. It sums up this thing nicely. Its not a beginner drone, nor a professional drone, and so may for sale shows its no ones drone.

[@stoya2s]

Is it normal for the motors to get fairly hot? I was flying in S mode above a canyon with slight wind.

[@madebymarcin]

Thank you Matt for this review, you confused fly more combo with fly more kit though :D

[@nistax2880]

3:42 DJI got rid of lipos? are they coming for my lipos too? bro they just made a mediocre lipo with a BMS and self charging. Yes it's much more convenient and easy but performance vise it's not so great, longer flight times? you would have that with a classic fpv quad too if you just put a 2000mha 6s on it ofcorse. not to mention they are $150

[@stoya2s]

Can anyone tell me what is the minimum amount of disassembly needed, if I only want to replace the vision sensors module and ribbon cable?

[@stoya2s]

Hey Matt! Do you happen to know what is the KV of the motors? I couldn't find that info anywhere on the web.

[@imretest6576]

Hello! Remember me? Do you think it is worth it to buy dji fpv system?

[@jamesvespucci5527]

Commenting on an old video here but you say you can get a better drone for the price at 9:24 but like.. not... really? When you factor in having to buy the controller the goggles and then the actual drone, also having to learn to solder and a 3d printer coming in seriously handy, 1200 dollars for an FPV drone that you only need charge and update to fly suddenly seems a lot more reasonable.

[@LifeExotics]

I do enjoy my dji pfv. Everyone within half a mile radius less so. It screams like a formula 1 compared to other dji drones

[@luiz1919]

For me this is a good start from DJI into this world, but they still need to tune up several stuff: replacements, camera stabilization and goggles compatibilities with other models.... let's see in the next model how they perform... this one it is just too expensive for what it gives... Nice video though!!! ;)

[@BMfins]

Dji just murders the competition.

[@MobileAura]

Making those millions KZbin money must be nice you can just move to an island and make videos, sounds like the life. 🔥

[@MattPochwat]

haha I wish. I already lived here before starting this channel and work full-time. If only KZbin paid well... -_-

[@iversonwin]

Nice stuffs…Vancouver island?

[@MattPochwat]

@@iversonwin I live in Korea!

[@VideoLife_FPV_Wild]

Thanks for the video! If I understood correctly, RTH is activated when the battery is low? And is RTH activated if the signal is lost? I know you said that, but I've read a lot of reviews, and some reviews mention that there is no RTH if the signal is lost ... P.S. When is RTH activated, ie what percentage of the battery? P.S2. How good is the image in Goggles? P.S3. (and this is the last question LOL): how good is the image compared to DJI Mini 2? btw, new friend here!

[@b.c.731]

It looks fun but I already got the ma2. It looks awesome though. I think I will wait till they come with a fpv2.

[@joebob4646]

Any tips to put me on track if im interested in getting into competitive flyin?

[@MoppelMat]

great intro! like it!

[@jdeo8776]

Well said.

[@artifixprime]

Have you seen Pawel Spychalski's DIY motion controller with iNav? It's pretty cool :)

[@neon7fpv799]

I hate Sims ,good for my kids to learn. control / stick inputs.i flew line of site for months then horizon mode then acro.but dam do I remember my thoughts after the 1st week was dam how many years is it going to take me to fly .i mean really fly freestyle not hover or just pushing a camera around the sky lol

[@m.l.1568]

Thanks for your very nice and good underständing Video👍 I‘m from germany and my english is not so good as i would wish 😬

[@MattPochwat]

I'm glad it helped!

[@batuturhan878]

Good review 👍, but i think this drone has some cinematic capability like regular freestyle quads.

[@rssoto8245]

nice review -- where can I get a drone easy to sync, not as fragile as DJI, and usable for DJI Google?

[@MattPochwat]

I'm making a video on this soon. Message me on IG and I can give you some answers

[@arthurtorricer4544]

I live on an island to the Big Island

[@MrTechcat]

Exactly the same feeling. DJI FPV drone is fun for exploring. But pretty useless as a camera drone and performance is just meh compared to even budget FPV drone options now.

[@levl.digitell4847]

Where are u Matt, we need new video dude!

[@5hadowl88]

Mine dropped for no reason whatsoever. Not sure if one of the rotors failed or something. Anyone else experienced the same?

[@imretest6576]

If you answer this comment you will be the first youtuber to do it for me. Can you please tell me what the best beginner 5 inch freestyle drone under 250 with batter is? Love you!

[@MattPochwat]

Honestly, I haven't tested many quads under 250g but I might have to start when I'm back in Canada. Maybe I'll be able to answer you then.

[@JurneMolina]

Hey Matt I saw you have the GepRC cinelog25 could you do a comparison between whoops? Possibly Protek 35, Diatone and Cinelog25. Eventhough it's not a ducted whoop

[@MattPochwat]

I don't plan on it at the moment, but the cinelog is great if you want to fly it with a naked GoPro. It flies really well and is incredibly stable. The protek has more power and speed. It's almost a hybrid of a cinewhoop and a freestyle drone. I would recommend it for more traditional FPV shots where you need a bit of protection. I don't use the diatone much at all...

[@JurneMolina]

@@MattPochwat Gotcha, thanks yeah I love my Cinelog25 might grab the Protek next.

[@VijitChandna]

Will you be flying your regular FPV drones or are you permanently going to the dji one

[@MattPochwat]

I'm mostly going to keep my DJI quad to share FPV with more family and friends. I'll personally be flying my regular quads 99% of the time

[@imraansf]

Hey Matt! Im trying to get into fpv but on a buget of about 400 to 500$. (including googles, transmitter etc) And I'am also searching for a 75mm to 90mm quad or above with quite good battery time. Do you have any recommendations? P.s I never flew an fpv drone, and I dont have a pc so I cant practice in a simulator. And if im taking a 1s quad like a tinyhawk race ii, do you recommend me to buy the hobbymate D6 duo pro? ( to parallel charge 1s lipo and transmitter battery) And Keep up the great content Matt! You definitely deserve more subs. Thanks if you read it! - ixn

[@MrAlucardDante]

Drones: If you want to fly indoors, check out the Tiny Hawk 2 or the Mobula 7. The BetaFPV 85 Pro 2 is also a good alternative, but it's a little bit bigger/heavier If you want to fly outdoors, you can't go wrong with the Nazgul5 (v1 is cheaper). If you want something smaller, the Tiny Hawk 2 Freestyle won't disappoint too Radio: Buy the BetaFPV Lite Radio 2 SE, it's amazing as a starter radio and you can't beat the price to performance ratio. BetaFPV doesn't sell the non SE version anymore, but you can find it on AliExpress, and IMO it's way better because it supports OpenTX and you can modify it to add crossfire support. But if you just want something plug and play, the SE is great. Googles: Get the Eachine EV800D or EV800DM, they have a real Diversity receiver, not antenna Diversity like most cheap goggles. Charger: Don't buy the Hobbymate D6 duo pro yet, it's very expensive especially if you aren't hooked into the hobby and stop flying after a year. Buy an imax B6 instead, you can find it for $40-50 on Amazon or $20-30 on AliExpress and it can do everything (charge, discharge, storage, balancing) from 1S to 6S (it can even charge a car battery) If you add a couple of batteries and antennas, you should be around $400-500. Hope this helps

[@imraansf]

Hey@@MrAlucardDante! Thank you so much, this really helped me.

[@astro8062]

Have you used the motion controller alot? If so was it boring after a while

[@MattPochwat]

I've used it a fair amount. I don't know if I'd say that I'm bored of it, but people have to be aware that it has its limitations. I'll never get bored of passing it off for friends and family to try though

[@jayboddie8718]

I was so annoyed trying just to fly fpv and next thing I know I'm head first into reaserch so annoying going to get this drone

[@toptarantula]

Interesting, but there's a big omission. You talk about the "regular person" but not about the cost of the whole package - drone, controller, goggles. Some of us have a limited budget, and as you did point out if you break it - surely likely for a beginner - that's going to be expensive. DJI kit is good but it's not entry-level cheap, and this quad won't work with your cheap analogue box goggles so it's all or nothing. Based on a previous video of yours I bought the BetaFPV Advanced Kit 2, but I've lost one quad, and broken another - it won't boot, no idea why, who do I ask? Add replacement frames (why do they give you spare props but not a frame?) and other bits and bobs and it adds up and I don't even have a flyable tiny-whoop right now. Plus I haven't even got into soldering yet. So your opening is correct. This is a hard hobby to get into. But to avoid some of that pain I feel like I'd have to throw a lot of money at DJI (and still risk having to spend more if something does break).

[@toptarantula]

Also there's the question of the rules in various countries, how heavy is it, especially if you're not flying LoS. It's a more general point and probably out of scope of this video, but for me as a beginner getting something small and light I could fly in a park without hurting anyone was a major factor.

[@MattPochwat]

Yea the cost is definitely a big factor. It's not cheap. For some people the convenience is worth it, but for others it won't seem worth it at all. I think it's possible to fly the DJI quad safely without crashing it, but you definitely won't learn as much if you're not pushing yourself and breaking things like you clearly have been. I'd recommend searching facebook groups or discord servers for technical advice. There are a ton of people who are really knowledgeable out there that are willing to help.

[@mariusschmitt5855]

Sorry to hear that you broke ur drones but a good simulator like velocidrone can help to avoid that. Trainig first - flying later I didnt break one drone because i learned the basic controls and the dynamic of freestyle-droneflight first. Sure i did hit a branch or two but that doesnt break the drone if its a carbon frame. To destroy a frame you have to headfirst fly into a concrete wall at high speed or let them drop from 300 feet.. What did you do to your drones to break the frame???

[@toptarantula]

@@MattPochwat thanks. I should have started by saying said that I really like the channel. The "knowledgeable beginner" perspective is so helpful. I am ona couple of facebook groups, but they're often full of people posting amazing whoop race videos etc, and I don't want to be that guy who's always asking stupid questions!

[@toptarantula]

@@mariusschmitt5855 thanks. I spent two months on liftoff (again as per Matt's advice) before getting the quad out of the box! The Meteor75 that comes with the Advanced Kit 2 has a plastic ducted frame (like most tiny-whoops I've seen). It has some bend but cracks or breaks pretty easily on impact. I think I've got through five frames but haven't broken a single prop (because they're protected by the frame).