Christmas time is approaching and with it the opportunity to delight your loved ones with special gifts. If you're lucky enough to have an FPV pilot in your circle of friends or family, you may be faced with the exciting challenge of finding the perfect gift for that tech enthusiast. In the world of first person view (FPV) flying, there are countless ways to inspire both experienced and budding pilots. Are you looking for a last-minute gift or need inspiration for the ideal present that will get the adrenaline pumping? In this blog post, together we'll discover a variety of gift ideas that will not only delight the FPV pilot in your life, but may also inspire you to make a wish for yourself.
For all those who are not familiar with the FPV drone hobby, here are a few things to consider when giving a gift.
There are products that can be used by any FPV pilot. At the same time, however, there are also products that should be tailored to the pilot's drone setup. These include, for example, propellers, batteries and remote controls.
Propellers must be matched to the size of the drone, the motors installed and the batteries used. The easiest way to do this is to look at the designation on the propellers that are currently attached to the drone. For example:
If the propellers are labeled 5x4x3, they are 5 inch propellers with a pitch of 4 inches and 3 blades.
5 inch propellers with 3 blades can be found here. We have a large selection of all other sizes in this category.
The same applies to batteries: It is best to take a look at the pilot's existing batteries. Important details are the number of cells (1S to 6S), the capacity (mAh) and the connection (XT30, XT60, BT2.0 etc.). As an example: Many pilots with a 5 inch drone fly 6S batteries with a capacity of 1300 to 1550 mAh and XT60 connectors. One manufacturer of good LiPo batteries is Tattu. If you want to save some money, you can also use batteries from CNHL.
With remote controls and receivers, you should also make sure that they are compatible with the existing equipment. If the FPV pilot uses a TBS Crossfire receiver in his drone, you should only give away a remote control or module that is compatible with this receiver and vice versa. The TBS Crossfire system is very popular due to its quality and reliability.
Another popular (and new) radio system is ExpressLRS or ELRS for short. Drones with ELRS receivers are compatible with ELRS remote controls and ELRS modules.
The three most popular FPV drone tools combined into a small and extremely handy trio. Perfect for loosening or tightening screws and nuts on a 5 inch FPV drone.
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Sometimes you have an FPV drone with special screws that you don't have bits for. This 24-bit kit might save the day and should not be missing for any pilot.
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Who doesn't want their copter to shine? It's easy with the LED strips from Matek. We recommend ordering two sets so that you can attach the strips to each of the four arms of the drone.
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The set contains the most common wire sizes used when building a multicopter. And this handy box with unwind function makes life so much easier.
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This little tool helps enormously to find a lost drone. Simply install and fly away. If the copter crashes, the buzzer emits a loud beep after a short time, making it easier to find the drone.
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This safety bag from Torvol consists of a high-quality, fireproof, fiberglass-reinforced fabric and an additional polyester protective layer.
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This tool set has been perfectly adapted to the hobby by one of the most famous FPV pilots (Mr. Steele). It is ideal for building and repairing FPV drones.
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Thanks to this adapter, it is easy to connect to the flight controller (FC) of a drone via smartphone and adjust it. Especially for on the go when you don't have a laptop with you.
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These gates are ideal for your own FPV drone course in the garden. The sturdy fiberglass poles can be folded up. The gate can therefore be easily stowed and transported to save space.
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A very good starting point for building your first 5 inch FPV drone. This carbon frame was developed by the FPV community and is often used.
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For all soldering work on FPV drones. The soldering station can reach temperatures from 150 to 450 degrees. Includes holder, tips, sponge and more accessories.
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The Urban Backpack is a sleek drone backpack for FPV pilots with style. It offers enough storage space for spontaneous FPV sessions.
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You can never have enough batteries. We have a large selection of LiPo batteries in all variations and capacities.
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The RadioMaster Pocket in the ELRS version is a compact and lightweight radio that offers impressive performance despite its small size.
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The kit for anyone who wants to get into the FPV hobby. It contains a copter, FPV goggles, remote control and flight batteries. Simply charge and fly.
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The ultra-light cinewhoop with impressive performance. It delivers the same image quality as a DJI Avata and already has a TBS Crossfire receiver installed.
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Welcome to the future of FPV flying with the Walksnail Avatar HD Goggles X! These video goggles are the result of continuous feedback from the FPV community and innovative research and development.
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Currently one of the most popular FPV remote controls in our store. And rightly so. The radio has an STM32VGT6 processor, QC3.0 charging function and comes with high-quality Hall sensor gimbals ex works.
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The ultimate FPV drone backpack that can really store everything you need for FPV flying. The well thought-out design offers 30 liters of storage space, a knee pad and space for two copters and more.
View productIt is not always easy to find gifts for a person, especially if they have a hobby that you are not familiar with. We hope that this blog post has given you some tips on what you should look out for and which products are currently popular and make a good gift.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.
Have fun with your gift-giving!
