How much does FPV drones cost?
A proper start · 3 things
That is buying your own. Trying it first costs about $450.
FPV drones cost at a glance
What it takes to try FPV drones, what it costs to keep going, and what a first year adds up to. The kit above is what buying your own costs today.
- Trying it first$450The cheapest sensible way in, before you buy your own.
- Each month after$30Materials and fees as you keep going.
- First year$810The kit plus twelve months, for about 208 hours of FPV drones.
Cost per hour
$4 an hour
A first year costs about $810 for roughly 208 hours. At $450 to start, FPV drones costs more than 96% of the 396 hobbies we price.
What each thing is for
Everything you might buy for FPV drones, what it is for, and which of our guides covers it.
- Wire Stripper/CutterEssentialEssential for preparing motor wires, battery leads, and other electrical connections.Our pick: Best Wire Strippers →
- MultimeterEssentialIndispensable for diagnosing electrical issues, checking battery voltage, continuity, and ensuring proper power flow…Our pick: Best Multimeter for Drone Building →
- FPV GogglesEssentialThese are how you see the world from your drone's perspective.Our pick: Best FPV Goggles →
- Buy this firstWire Stripper/CutterEssential for preparing motor wires, battery leads, and other electrical connections.
- Ways to save
- Borrow first · Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
- Tick what you have · The kit above drops anything you already own out of its total.
- Read before the big one · Our gear guides pick one thing for most people, then a cheaper and a fancier option.
Hobbies that cost about the same
FPV drones cost questions
How much does FPV drones cost to start?
About $450, taking the cheapest sensible option for each thing you need.
How much does FPV drones cost each month?
About $30 a month once you're going, for classes, fees or materials.
Is FPV drones an expensive hobby?
381 of the 396 hobbies we price cost less to start, and the middle one is $30. With about $30 a month on top, a first year is about $810, which makes FPV drones one of the pricier hobbies to get into.
What should I buy first for FPV drones?
Our guides to FPV drones gear pick one thing for most people, then a cheaper and a fancier option, with what each is for.