PPG to FPV Drones: My Journey Back to the Skies!

After a serious paramotor crash 150 days ago that almost ended me, I found myself uncertain about my flying future. Fortunately, my amazing subscribers suggested FPV drones as a safer alternative. Initially skeptical, I soon realized that FPV flying might just give me the thrill of the skies I’ve been missing.

Join me as I explore the gear I chose for my FPV adventure, including insights from drone expert Joshua Bardwell. I’ll take you through my journey of selecting the right kit, building my drone from scratch, and choosing essential components like the QAV-S 2 frame, flight controller, and more!

Check out Joshua Bardwell's YouTube channel:    / @joshuabardwell  

🔧 In this video, you'll discover:

The essential components of an FPV kit.
Differences between analog and digital FPV systems.
My first soldering experience and lessons learned.
Why I chose specific brands and products for my setup.
Whether you're a seasoned pilot or a curious beginner, this video is packed with valuable insights and personal stories from my journey back into the air. Can FPV really compare to the exhilaration of paramotoring? Let’s find out together!

👁️‍🗨️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more updates on my FPV adventure! Share your thoughts in the comments below—have you tried FPV flying? What do you love most about it?

Here are the links to everything that I mentioned in the video:

BARDWELL DRONE KIT ($299):
https://www.getfpv.com/beginner-diy-f...

ELRS RECEIVER ($17.99):
https://www.getfpv.com/happymodel-exp...

DJI O3 AIR UNIT ($179):
https://www.getfpv.com/dji-o3-air-uni...

MY RADIO (BOXER MAX WITH ELRS) ($259.99):
https://www.getfpv.com/radiomaster-bo...
MY FPV GOGGLES (DJI INTEGRA):
https://www.getfpv.com/dji-goggles-in...

BUDGET-FRIENDLY VERSION OF THE RADIO ($139) Be sure to select "ELRS" in the dropdown box:
https://www.getfpv.com/radiomaster-bo...

DRONE BATTERIES ($22):
https://www.getfpv.com/cnhl-black-ser...

MY CHARGER (HOTA D6 PRO) ($124.99):
https://www.getfpv.com/hota-d6-pro-32...

SMOKE STOPPER ($5.49):
https://www.getfpv.com/jhemcu-smoke-s...

MY SOLDERING IRON:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077JDGY1J?...

BUDGET SOLDERING IRON ($46.99):
https://www.getfpv.com/hglrc-solderin...

SOLDERING IRON TIP CLEANER:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FQBS97L?...

SOLDERING IRON TIP SET (For my more expensive "Weller" soldering iron):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZDSXJN5r...

SOLDERING MAT ($32.99):
https://www.getfpv.com/kaisi-s-180-he...

MY SOLDER WIRE ($8.99):
https://www.getfpv.com/lumenier-100g-...

NO-CLEAN FLUX ($7.99):
https://www.getfpv.com/yosker-10ml-fl...

PRACTICE CIRCUT BOARDS:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5X26JWQ?...

SOLDERING STATION THINGY WITH ARMS:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDKXNPC?...