Hey team

So I purchased an Emax Tinyhawk bundle a month ago and I am hooked. So I have a few questions regarding where to from here.

Quad
I am keen to upgrade and I am wondering how far do I go? Do I commit to a 6 inch and all the rest, or do I upgrade to a Mobula7 and stick to my indoor / outdoor combo? I am really enjoying flying in my house with the Tinyhawk, but I would really like to start learning more acro (is that the right word?) flying.

Controller
It makes sense that I would upgrade the whole kit. From what I can see, the controllers are not too expensive. Is there a standard controller everyone uses?

Goggles
I can't wait to move away from the box goggles. I am wondering what the entry-level goggles (Can't remember the name of the ones that have two screens) are any good or if its the case of you get what you pay for. Therefore what are peoples recommendations? 

Antenna
From what I can tell, the antenna you purchase also makes a big difference. Is that true? What is recommended? 

Where to buy
I am in New Zealand. I am happy to purchase from overseas but I want to make sure I am confident in the distributor. Who is the go-to for international purchases? 

I think those are all the questions I have right now.

If you are flying outside, 5 inch is great. Yes you want to fly acro. 6 inch can be too floaty for me. But you might like that. Nothing wrong with Tiny quad if you don't want to get a larger quad.

The brand most people get for radio is Frsky. They are going through some changes. Maybe you want to wait until the dust settles. Jumper radio are starting to get more popular. Now OpenTX is supporting Jumper, it is something to consider.

Sounds like you are already well on your way to being addicted to FPV like the rest of us

If you have not done so already, do a bit of research on the DJI FPV system.  If you are not yet invested in any particular set of gear and the price for the DJI system is not too high for you, it is worth considering.

Other than that, here is my generic advice I give to anyone looking to get started in FPV...

Step 1: Get a Radio, Fly a Simulator
The first step is to buy a quality radio. Pilots who are used to video game controllers might like a FrSky X-Lite while others may prefer the FrSky Taranis Q X7. While FrSky radios are the most popular, there are also other great options like the Jumper T16 or controllers made by Futaba and Spektrum. Once you have a radio, connect it to your computer and practice flying in an FPV flight simulator. If you opt for the QX7, be aware that many new pilots assume it comes with a battery or a way to use AA batteries however it does not. You will need to purchase a separate battery for either of these FrSky radios.

Step 2: Find Pilots Near You
Search Facebook, YouTube, and MultiGP to find other pilots in your area. Sometimes having someone local is the best resource for getting help when you need it. They can also point out safe spots to fly and might be willing to meet up for group events.

Step 3: Education
While you are training yourself playing around in the sims, watch every video you can by Joshua Bardwell, UAVFutures, Mr. Steel's How To FPV Playlist, and others on YouTube. You will learn a ton. Perhaps even join some of the FPV related Discord channels, or FPV subreddits ( r/Multicopter r/fpv r/multicopterbuilds r/fpvracing ), and ask questions.

Step 4: Buy or Build Your First Drone
Some people decide that buying a Whoop class drone is the best way to get started, others prefer to jump right in to the 5" class and build their own. Definitely check out Bardwells FPV Shopping List if you are going to build your own. Lots of good info in there. Also knowing how to solder is very important when building or repairing your drone. Get a good soldering iron, watch some tutorials, and practice before the iron ever touches your drone. The last thing you want is a solder joint failing while your drone is zipping across the sky at top speed.

Step 5: Goggles
To truly fly FPV, you are going to need a screen. Most pilots will opt for a goggle of some sort. If you are just starting out, get some relatively inexpensive box goggles. The eachine EV800D seems to get good reviews. If you outgrow them and you want to upgrade, they make great passenger goggles to bring friends and family along for a ride, which is also a great way to spread the hobby and get others interested.

Step 6: Enjoy!
I know it may seem daunting and there is a lot to learn, but it is fun and well worth the effort.


TLDR - How about watch this in video form instead?