Betaflight for FPV - Putting the FPV drone together

🎮 Ready to fly FPV but overwhelmed by Betaflight?
This step-by-step beginner guide will take you from zero to first flight using Betaflight 2025—no jargon, no fluff, just exactly what you need to get airborne safely.

You will learn whats needed to build a FPV drone
Using betaflight and troubleshooting driver connection issues
Firmware, Ports and presets
Binding and flashing the receiver
Working with the motors
Setting up modes
Setting up your VTX to a googles


🛠️ What you’ll learn:
0:00 Intro – Why Betaflight is #1 for FPV
Download & install Betaflight Configurator (Windows/Mac)
Connect your drone – drivers & USB tricks
(Part 3) Flash the latest firmware (2025.12)
(Part 3) Ports tab – setup Serial RX for ELRS / Crossfire
(Part 4) Receiver tab – bind radio & check stick endpoints
(Part 5) Motors tab – spin direction, protocol (DShot600)
(Part 6) Modes tab – arm, angle, beeper & GPS Rescue
(Part 7) Next steps – PID tuning, OSD, VTX tables, filters
(Part 8) Failsafe – stop fly-aways before they happen
(Part 8) Voltage calibration – accurate OSD battery %
(Part 9) maiden flight checklist** – props off, range test, arm/disarm
(Part 9) Blackbox basics – smoother flights in 2 clicks
(Part 3 & 9) Presets – 1-click tune for 5", whoop, or cinematic

🎯 Perfect for:
First-time builders
Pilots switching from DJI or toy drones
Anyone who wants reliable Betaflight settings without hours of forum digging
🔗 Links & tools (all safe & tested):
Betaflight Configurator: https://betaflight.com
Latest drivers: https://impulserc.com/driver-fix
ELRS binding cheat-sheet: https://oscarliang.com/bind-expresslrs
Blackbox viewer: https://github.com/betaflight/blackbo...
My personal 5" freestyle preset – drop a comment “PRESET” and I’ll reply with the Pastebin!
📌 Timestamps added – jump straight to what you need.
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⚠️ Safety first – always remove props before bench testing, set failsafe to “DROP”, and fly in open areas until you’re comfortable in Acro mode.