Complete FPV
for autonomous flight
Flight control, radio, cameras, VTX, goggles, batteries, chargers, and open-source tools. Everything you need for autonomous drone and airplane systems.
Mission-driven autopilot
INAV for GPS waypoint flights. ArduPilot for advanced autonomy. Both open-source, battle-tested.
ELRS — the future
ExpressLRS: open-source, long-range, low-latency. The new standard replacing proprietary RF.
Configuration mastery
AM32 ESCs. Betaflight. EdgeTX. The open-source stack that powers autonomous flight.
Long-range vehicles
Multirotor frames and fixed-wing aircraft for autonomous missions
Multirotor Frames
Onboard vision
Low-latency analog FPV cameras for real-time autonomous flight monitoring
5.8GHz broadcast
Analog video transmitters for real-time FPV feed to goggles and ground stations
First-person view
Analog & digital goggles. Preference: open-source and non-DJI (but DJI included for reference)
Analog RX modules
Desktop & groundstation receivers for analog FPV video
ImmersionRC Rapidfire
TBS Fusion
5.8GHz tuning
Patch, yagi, and dipole antennas for TX/RX optimization
ImmersionRC Antennas
Foxeer Antennas
General Options
LiPo power
High-capacity LiPo batteries for extended autonomous missions
CNHL
Other Quality Brands
Servo actuators
High-quality servos for fixed-wing control surfaces and gimbal systems
EMAX Servos
Other Brands
Fast charging
Multi-channel smart chargers for battery management and field charging
SkyRC
ToolkitRC
Team Black Sheep
Professional-grade FPV receivers and video systems from Team Black Sheep
Extended endurance
GPS, antennas, power supplies, telemetry, and flight data logging
Build & repair essentials
Soldering irons, multimeters, power supplies, and shop tools
Soldering Irons
Measuring & Testing
Shop Equipment
Trusted vendors
FPV retailers, global shipping, aircraft suppliers, 3D printing
FPV Retailers (USA)
Global Retailers
Tools & Gear We Use
What's new in open-source
Latest firmware releases, hardware updates, and breakthrough tech in autonomous FPV.
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