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FPV Drone

Research notes from my first FPV drone purchase in 2024.

Research notes from my first FPV drone purchase in 2024.

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What Does It Cost?

Here are some tables from my cost research in 2024 when I bought my first FPV drone. The prices are, of course, rough estimates and can vary depending on the shop and availability.

Analog with Tinywhoop (~490€ - 530€)

ComponentModelPrice
TransmitterRadiomaster Boxer (ELRS)195€
GogglesEachine EV800DM104€
DroneHappymodel Mobula8 1-2S 85mm121€
Batteries5x Gaoneng GNB 7.6V 530mAh 90C 2S LiHV XT3038€
AdapterXT30 Adapter8€
SimLiftoff / TRYP20€

Digital with 3.5” (~1300€)

ComponentModelPrice
TransmitterRadiomaster Boxer (ELRS)195€
GogglesDJI Integra475€
DroneEmax Babyhawk II HD (DJI O3, ELRS)550€
Batteries4x XF Power 14.8V 850mAh 4S 70C XT3058€
AdapterCharging adapter for XT308€
SimVelocidrone20€

Digital with Tinywhoop (~1080€)

ComponentModelPrice
TransmitterRadiomaster Boxer (ELRS)195€
GogglesDJI Integra475€
DroneHappymodel Mobula8 Digital HD (DJI O3, ELRS)340€
Batteries5x Gaoneng GNB 7.6V 530mAh 90C 2S LiHV XT3033€
AdapterXT30 Adapter8€
SimVelocidrone20€

As you can see, there are quite different conditions for getting into the hobby. I already had a charger for the LiPo batteries from my RC car, so it is not listed here. In the end, I decided on the cheapest option, the Analog Tinywhoop.

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