Hi all,

Just want to introduce myself and possibly get some direction with my foray into quads and fpv in general.
I have been researching for some time now and feel like there is still so much information that I don't and so much I don't know about building.
While I am trying to learn as much as I can, I do also really want to be able to go fly and enjoy it at the same time.

Like a lot of beginners, I really wanted my first build to be a 5" that I did completely myself. 
I love watching/practicing freestyle and think this is the main style I would fly (I do think I'll fly attempt some sort of cinematic eventually); 
however, the more I look into it I feel like I should go with something much smaller, cheaper and more "crashable" to start
(I have 100+ hrs in the sim, but I feel like that just taught me I'm going to crash a lot) 
until I feel comfortable flying, repairing, soldering, etc.. 
I do want something that rips though.


I've been looking at getting the vision40 from rotor riot.
75mm drone with the digital walksnail system.
(I've also taken a look at the Mobula7)

I have already purchased the:

Radiomaster boxer 4in1 - 
     I purchased this first when I was first getting interested so I could practice. Unfortunately, I thought I was being smart and found some small forums saying it would not be the worst thing to purchase the 4 in 1 protocol and get an external elrs module because so many smaller quads flew with FrySky or other protocols. So, I went with that. Oh well.


What I plan on purchasing:

- Walksnail goggles X
   - RDQ Series 22.2V 6S 1000mAh 100C LiPo - XT60 to power it
   - possibly the Walksnail Patch antenna

- Ranger Micro 2.4Ghz elrs module

- Batteries: weBLEEDfpv 450mAh 1S BT2.0 LiPo

- Battery Charger: BetaFPV BT2. 1s Battery charger Voltage Tester


I'm just looking for any feedback on the direction I'm thinking of going, any of the parts I'm looking at picking up or missing, or any fpv tips or advice in general would be greatly appreciated! Thanks all!

Welcome  

About the Boxer transmitter, the 4-in-1 module internal is actually
a good way to go. My next transmitter will be a RadioMaster with
that module internal. The reason. The internal modules of ELRS
do not seem to be as powerful as the external bay modules plus
you can swap them out if needed. Even if you had bought the
one with the ELRS internal module, you might still be buying an
external ELRS module. Plus, now you can buy small BNF and
RTF quads and have a transmitter that will work with them. So,
overall, you made a pretty good choice in my opinion.

It looks like you have made the decision to go with HD digital
for the video system. Before you commit, research what BNF
quads are available with that as an option. Presently, there 
are no less than three (3) different (not compatible) protocols:
DJI, WalkSnail, and HDZero. Since they are not compatible,
weigh the pros and cons for each one.

Being new to the game, I would consider getting a BNF for
your first quad. Whoops are nice for indoors and learning.
Small open prop, freestyle, quads are nice for outdoors.
There are plenty of BNF quads on the market right now.
Again, research what is available. Get a BNF, get it set up,
learn to fly, and have fun. 

Building can come later and depends on many factors, not
the least of which is your skill level with soldering and with
assembling things. 

Anyway, just some thoughts and considerations.

Welcome to the Forum.

Later, iFly  

As far as the battery charger, I would suggest the "ViFly WhoopStor V3". It charges the BT2.0 lipos and is the only charger that I have seen that will "storage charge" your 1S batteries. This is rather important in making sure your batteries last. I have lost dozens of batteries from bloating because they were not stored at the proper voltage.

https://www.racedayquads.com/products/vi...word=vifly