Drone flying vs FPV drones
Drone flying and FPV drones have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Drone flying | FPV drones |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 4 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | With a partner or opponent |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $300 | $450 |
Choose drone flying if
- Less adrenaline
- Less hands-on
- Quicker first wins
About $300 to start, then about $5 a month.
Choose FPV drones if
- More of a thrill
- More hands-on
- Slower to reward you
About $450 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Drone flying: About $300 to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown
- FPV drones: Wire Stripper/Cutter, Multimeter, FPV Goggles Full cost breakdown