Propwashed Articles
Beat the ARF: Competitive DIY Racer for Under $200
In mid-2017 we shifted our stance on ARF miniquad racers. ARF quadcopters like the Wizard X220 showed the world that manufacturers could create a (semi) quality product that would use reliable off-the-shelf parts, fly well, and cost under $200. Prior to seeing just...
Betaflight Backup Video
Learn everything you need to know about creating backups in Betaflight in less than five minutes! We put together this video guide to accompany our written guide. If you prefer to read the full text guide, check it out here!...
How to Bind Taranis Radios to FrSky Receivers
"Binding" is the process of configuring a RC controller so that it can talk to the RC receiver installed inside of your quadcopter. It is a procedure you're going to have to deal with before flying whether you bought an ARF quadcopter or you built one yourself. One...
Build tips: RC Receiver antenna mounting
So you just finished your build or got a brand new drone in the mail and are ready to fly. Did you secure your RC receiver antennas? These little antennas love to get sucked into our props. Accidentally clip the ends off, and you likely will see a big drop off in...
Understanding Props: Proper Installation, Performance and Safety
Installing Propellers on Your Quadcopter Propeller Rotation Direction Props are designed to produce maximum thrust when turning in only a single direction. Quadcopters are equipped with two sets of two different props: one set of "clockwise" (CW) props which rotate...
Five Favorite Drone Videos – April 2018
It’s time for another episode of Five Favorites! In this series, we pick our five favorite drone videos from the past month and talk about them for a bit! There are no real qualifications for our selections – these are videos we liked...
Run a Successful Race Without Planning at All
It takes a lot of planning to run a successful drone race. We have a two-part series that's only just an overview of what's involved. But if you're willing to eschew blazing speed for the humble micro quad, things get a whole lot easier. Here's a simple formula that...
Drone vendors page updated
We've updated out miniquad vendor page with a ton of new stores. If you are in the market for new parts and need to find a place to shop, check out our miniquad vendor page. It's amazing how many sites - big and small - provide service to the hobby and keep us in the...
Betaflight Software Filters Setup Guide
Filters are a hot topic in the Betaflight community. They can have an astounding effect on the flight performance of your quadcopter at the cost of nothing but a few hours spent tweaking some software. They are also a cause of latency between control inputs and...
Furibee GT 215 Fire Dancer Review
The Furibee GT 215 Fire Dancer packs an impressive lineup of components at a budget price. From racing to freestyle, the Furibee Fire Dancer is a great entry level quad that should work in almost any flying situation you throw at it. Though it does require some...
