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The Ultimate Beginner FPV Gear List

One of the hardest things about getting into FPV is choosing the right products in the beginning.

EasyDrone has come up with a few different options for newbies who aren’t sure about which products to buy, so it has never been easier to get into the amazing hobby of FPV!

Keep reading to see our best beginner gear lists of 2022, including a bonus Pro Tier list with the best gear possible. 

The Ultimate Beginner Kit (around $300 USD)

RadioMaster Zorro Hall Handle Radio Control JP4in1 CC2500 with TBS Nano Crossfire Combo ELRS Starter Set (Zorro ELRS Version)Radiomaster Zorro (ELRS): the perfect radio for beginners
Buy RM Zorro on Amazon OR Buy RM Zorro on GetFPV
HAPPYMODEL Mobula6 ELRS 1S 65mm Drone 18.7g 5.8G VTX SE0702 Motor Nano3 800TVL Camera FPV Brushless Quad (2.4G ExpressLRS SPI Receiver)Mobula 6 (ELRS): the ideal drone to learn how to fly FPV
Buy Mobula 6 on Amazon OR Buy Mobula 6 on RDQ
YueLi FPV Goggles with DVR EV800D 5.8G 40CH 5 Inch 800x480 Diversity Video Headset Build in Battery with for FPV Drone Accessories for DJI Avata Drone AccessoriesEv800d Goggles: the best beginner goggles in FPV
Buy EV800D on Amazon OR Buy EV800D on GetFPV 

For people on a budget (around $200 USD)

BETAFPV Literadio 2 SE Transmitter Left Throttle Frsky D16 RC Remote Controller with FPV Simulator Function for FPV Racing DroneBetaFPV Lite Radio 2 (ELRS): the cheapest radio worth having
Buy the Lite Radio 2 on Amazon
HAPPYMODEL Mobula6 ELRS 1S 65mm Drone 18.7g 5.8G VTX SE0702 Motor Nano3 800TVL Camera FPV Brushless Quad (2.4G ExpressLRS SPI Receiver)Mobula 6 (ELRS): the ideal drone to learn how to fly FPV
Buy Mobula 6 on Amazon OR Buy Mobula 6 on RDQ
EMAX Transporter FPV Boxed Goggles 5.8G for Racing Drone Diversity Tinyhawk Nanohawk Hawk 5 inch Quads Racing Drone Goggles Emax FPV Goggles: basic, beginner FPV goggles
Buy the Emax Goggles on Amazon

Things you need to know before you buy

  • The Mobula 6 comes with batteries and a charger, but you will want to buy some more 300mAh 1s lipos to help keep your flying sessions going longer.
  • The Radiomaster Zorro doesn’t come with batteries, so you will need to buy 2x 18350 Lithium Ion cells.
  • ELRS is the preferred option for both the Zorro and the Mobula 6. Make sure both are the ELRS version.

Bonus Gear List: Pro Tier

RadioMaster TX16S Mark II 2.4GHz 16 Channel EdgeTX Radio Transmitter Mode 2 (ELRS w/Hall Gimbals)Radiomaster TX16S MKii (ELRS): The best radio in FPV
Buy the RM TX16s MKii on Amazon
DJI FPV Goggles V2 for Drone Racing Immersive Experience DJI V2 Goggles: Digital FPV Goggles
Buy the DJI V2 FPV Goggles on Amazon
HOBBYMATE D6 Duo Pro Balance Charger Dual Ports - for Lipo Battery, Li-ion Battery, LiFe Battery, Nimh / Nicd Batttery Pack Charger, Support AC/DC Input (Gray) Hota D6: Powerful and reliable charger
Buy the HOTA D6 Charger on Amazon
HAPPYMODEL Crux35 HD Digital Drone 4S 3.5 Inch FPV Freestyle Compatible with ELRS X1 / Frsky SPI (CRUX35 HD ELRS) Crux 35 HD OR iFlight Nazgul Evoque 5″

Things to note if you buy the Pro Tier

Batteries:

  • For the Crux35 you need 4s 650-850mAh Lipo batteries.
  • For the Nazgul Evoque you need 6s 1100-1300mAh Lipo batteries.
  • The Radiomaster TX16s needs 2x 18650 Lithium Ion batteries.
  • The DJI goggles come with a battery.

Extras needed:

You will need some specific tools for FPV, like an 8mm driver for taking off and putting on props, a soldering iron for repairs and a set of hex drivers for when you need to take your drone apart.

This NewBeeDrone toolkit has everything you need to get started. You don’t need to buy this kit necessarily, but it will give you an idea of the tools you will need.

So what should you go with? 

The best option for newbies is always to buy a radio first and take some time to learn how to fly on a simulator. 

If you want to buy everything at once, we strongly suggest going with the Radiomaster Zorro, Ev800d goggles and a Mobula 6.

Once you have picked out your gear be sure to check out our other articles for FPV beginners, like learning how to fly a FPV drone or the best budget FPV parts list for 2022.

Let us know what gear you ended up buying in the comments below.

Good luck and happy flying!