[meheleventyone]

I got into it a few months ago Joshua Bardwell as the sibling mentioned is a great source of info: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3eufnI7A2I7IkKHZn8KSQ

The main thing anyone starting needs to realize is that it takes quite a bit of time to get used to how Quads fly in Acro/Rate mode. I started on a simulator (Liftoff) with an XBox pad and that was super punishing as gentle and precise control is needed. Switching to a proper radio was a night and day difference. I'd guess it took 5-10 hours of flying time to get to the point where I could comfortably go where I wanted 99% of the time. I'm up to 50 hours of sim time now and flinging the things around with wild abandon. Looking forward to summer and getting out to try the real thing.

My recommendation for starting out would be to grab a cheap radio that is easy to connect to a PC and a copy of a simulator.

[faeyanpiraat]

This is super important!

Clock in 20-30 hrs of flight time in a sim using a real radio, before even thinking about building a quad.

You might realize it is not for you, and save the hassle, but more importantly it is really dangerous, even when you are an experienced driver.

Without sim experience you are guaranteed to crash quickly and do some damage in stuff and/or people!

[throwaway6734]

Recs for a cheap radio that is easy to connect to a pc? I also had the same result when trying to use a gamepad

[meheleventyone]

After research I went with the Radiomaster TX16s. There are several specs and I went for the mid-range version that has Hall effect gimbals for the sticks. You can get more console controller style radios as well but I fancied the bigger screen and a bit more space.

[throwaway6734]

Thanks!

[muu-g]

I haven't personally used these radios but they seem to be highly recommended budget options from people in the know: - BetaFPV LiteRadio 2 - Jumper T-Lite

In terms of a pc simulator I have used Velocidrone which everyone says has the most realistic physics but is not necessarily the prettiest.

You might also find the following site useful as a shopping guide: - https://www.fpvknowitall.com/fpv-shopping-list-controller-an...

It's an addictive and fun hobby for which I'm still in the initial stages of.

Happy flying!

Edit: first time posting / trying to format properly.

[throwaway6734]

Thank you!!!