
FPV ACADEMY 2.0
This is not just another FPV course — it’s your full flight plan.
Take a sneak peak into our training program laid out below
and see just how far your we can get you to fly!
Grab a controller + let’s send.
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Welcome + Intro
Throughout this course, you will have access to comprehensive lessons, practical exercises, and expert guidance from Lexie. We are committed to providing you with a top-notch learning experience that is both informative and enjoyable.
Feel free to explore the course materials, ask questions, and connect with fellow pilots in our dedicated community forum. We believe that collaboration and support are key to your success as an FPV pilot.
Throughout this course, you will have access to comprehensive lessons, practical exercises, and expert guidance from Lexie. We are committed to providing you with a top-notch learning experience that is both informative and enjoyable.
Feel free to explore the course materials, ask questions, and connect with fellow pilots in our dedicated community forum. We believe that collaboration and support are key to your success as an FPV pilot.
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Working with the course
Discover the structure of the course, key skills you’ll gain, and how each lesson builds toward FPV mastery. You’ll also learn about the additional resources available to support your progress.
Before we dive into flight training, here’s how to get the most out of FPV Academy 2.0:Discover the structure of the course, key skills you’ll gain, and how each lesson builds toward FPV mastery. You’ll also learn about the additional resources available to support your progress.
Before we dive into flight training, here’s how to get the most out of FPV Academy 2.0:
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Intro to Mindful & Deliberate Training
Being intentional with your FPV Training.
The biggest FPV mistake?
Going full send without a plan — or training so hard you burn out.Being intentional with your FPV Training.
The biggest FPV mistake?
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Physical exercise + Meditation
Training not only, but also your mind has all the benefits you need to train tactically. Real pilot hacks straight from the air-tracks.
Training not only, but also your mind has all the benefits you need to train tactically. Real pilot hacks straight from the air-tracks.
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Accountability BUDDY
FPV flying is solo most of the time—you practice alone, you crash alone, and there’s no coach telling you what to do. That’s where self-discipline comes in. But staying motivated is hard when progress feels slow. That’s why accountability matters. A great hack is to get a training buddy—
FPV flying is solo most of the time—you practice alone, you crash alone, and there’s no coach telling you what to do. That’s where self-discipline comes in. But staying motivated is hard when progress feels slow. That’s why accountability matters. A great hack is to get a training buddy—
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LIFESTYLE (Diet, Caffeine + Sleep)
Here we cover the 3 pillars of good training and where good, mindful practices will assist you in training the best and most efficient ways possible.
Here we cover the 3 pillars of good training and where good, mindful practices will assist you in training the best and most efficient ways possible.
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Intro + SETUP: Velocidrone
This chapter covers everything you need to know in order to get your sim rigged up for your first simulation training.
This chapter covers everything you need to know in order to get your sim rigged up for your first simulation training.
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Everything you need to know to get to your training tracks.
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Before you buy - DYOR
FPV drones and DJI-style camera drones are NOT the same thing. This lesson explains the difference and why FPV gives you total flight freedom.
FPV drones and DJI-style camera drones are NOT the same thing. This lesson explains the difference and why FPV gives you total flight freedom.
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Basic movements
Before learning tricks or racing lines, you need full control of your quad. This lesson breaks down the four essential movements every pilot must master first.
Before learning tricks or racing lines, you need full control of your quad. This lesson breaks down the four essential movements every pilot must master first.
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Throttle control (hover)
Hovering sounds simple, but it’s one of the hardest skills to master. If you can’t control throttle smoothly, every other skill suffers. This lesson focuses on precision throttle work.
Hovering sounds simple, but it’s one of the hardest skills to master. If you can’t control throttle smoothly, every other skill suffers. This lesson focuses on precision throttle work.
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Landing
A controlled landing separates beginners from pros. Nailing smooth landings makes every flight feel complete and helps build throttle confidence.
A controlled landing separates beginners from pros. Nailing smooth landings makes every flight feel complete and helps build throttle confidence.
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Basic turns
Turning an FPV drone isn’t like turning a car—it requires coordinating roll, yaw, and throttle together. This lesson breaks down how to make smooth, controlled turns.
Turning an FPV drone isn’t like turning a car—it requires coordinating roll, yaw, and throttle together. This lesson breaks down how to make smooth, controlled turns.
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Tunnels (throttle control)
Flying through tunnels forces you to maintain throttle precision and fine spatial awareness. If your throttle control is inconsistent, you’ll either clip the walls or hit the ground.
Flying through tunnels forces you to maintain throttle precision and fine spatial awareness. If your throttle control is inconsistent, you’ll either clip the walls or hit the ground.
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3D turns
3D TURNS: Most beginners train turns on a flat plane, but FPV is a fully three-dimensional experience. This lesson teaches ascending and descending turns, adding a vertical element to your movement.
3D TURNS: Most beginners train turns on a flat plane, but FPV is a fully three-dimensional experience. This lesson teaches ascending and descending turns, adding a vertical element to your movement.
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Slalom
Slalom drills teach you rhythm and flow, two of the most important skills in FPV flying. This lesson focuses on linking smooth, alternating turns without hesitation.
Slalom drills teach you rhythm and flow, two of the most important skills in FPV flying. This lesson focuses on linking smooth, alternating turns without hesitation.
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Split-s
Slalom drills teach you rhythm and flow, two of the most important skills in FPV flying. This lesson focuses on linking smooth, alternating turns without hesitation.
Slalom drills teach you rhythm and flow, two of the most important skills in FPV flying. This lesson focuses on linking smooth, alternating turns without hesitation.
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Wide-slalom
Once you master basic slalom, widening the pattern forces you to manage speed and commitment better. This lesson helps build fast, aggressive flow.
Once you master basic slalom, widening the pattern forces you to manage speed and commitment better. This lesson helps build fast, aggressive flow.
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APEX
Apex Training combines everything you’ve learned so far—turns, throttle control, and awareness—into one continuous, flowing sequence.
Apex Training combines everything you’ve learned so far—turns, throttle control, and awareness—into one continuous, flowing sequence.
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Corkscrew
This is where freestyle meets racing—linking powerloops and corkscrews into speed-efficient flight lines.
This is where freestyle meets racing—linking powerloops and corkscrews into speed-efficient flight lines.
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Ladders
Ladders train precise vertical control—a crucial skill for racing gates and hitting tight freestyle gaps. This drill refines throttle and pitch coordination.
Ladders train precise vertical control—a crucial skill for racing gates and hitting tight freestyle gaps. This drill refines throttle and pitch coordination.
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180° turns
180° turns separate hesitant pilots from confident ones. This drill teaches fast direction changes without hesitation or overcorrection.
180° turns separate hesitant pilots from confident ones. This drill teaches fast direction changes without hesitation or overcorrection.
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Dutch 8
The Dutch 8 drill forces your brain to constantly adjust between opposing stick inputs, making it one of the best exercises for fluid movement and control.
The Dutch 8 drill forces your brain to constantly adjust between opposing stick inputs, making it one of the best exercises for fluid movement and control.
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This drill teaches how to hit aggressive angles without losing speed.
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Beginner track
Your first full race-style track challenge. This lesson combines all movement drills into a complete lap sequence.
Your first full race-style track challenge. This lesson combines all movement drills into a complete lap sequence.
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RACING: Powerloop/corkscrew
This is where freestyle meets racing—linking powerloops and corkscrews into speed-efficient flight lines.
This is where freestyle meets racing—linking powerloops and corkscrews into speed-efficient flight lines.
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Dives = commitment + visual discipline. You’re aiming for precision entry and clean pullout.
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FREESTYLE: Powerloop
Powerloops unlock freestyle creativity—linking gates, trees, or even your own shadow.
Powerloops unlock freestyle creativity—linking gates, trees, or even your own shadow.
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Reversed split-s
The Reversed Split-S is an advanced version of the standard Split-S, forcing you to think and react in opposite movement directions.
The Reversed Split-S is an advanced version of the standard Split-S, forcing you to think and react in opposite movement directions.
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Intro to FPV parts
Your drone isn’t just a gadget
—it’s a flying system where every part works together.
Understanding your components helps you troubleshoot faster and fly smarter.Your drone isn’t just a gadget
—it’s a flying system where every part works together.
Understanding your components helps you troubleshoot faster and fly smarter. -
Frames
Your drone isn’t just a gadget
—it’s a flying system where every part works together.
Understanding your components helps you troubleshoot faster and fly smarter.Your drone isn’t just a gadget
—it’s a flying system where every part works together.
Understanding your components helps you troubleshoot faster and fly smarter. -
ESC
ESCs are the power translators of your drone—they take signals from your flight controller and tell your motors how fast to spin. The HEART of your DRONE. <3
ESCs are the power translators of your drone—they take signals from your flight controller and tell your motors how fast to spin. The HEART of your DRONE. <3
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Motors
Motors are the muscle of your drone—they determine how fast you accelerate, how much control you have, and how efficiently you use power.
Motors are the muscle of your drone—they determine how fast you accelerate, how much control you have, and how efficiently you use power.
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Receivers
Receivers: Your Connection to the Drone
Your receiver (RX) is what links your controller to your drone. A good receiver setup = solid signal, no dropouts. A bad one? You’ll fail-safe and lose your quad.
Receivers: Your Connection to the Drone
Your receiver (RX) is what links your controller to your drone. A good receiver setup = solid signal, no dropouts. A bad one? You’ll fail-safe and lose your quad.
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Controllers (Transmitters)
Your controller (transmitter) is your direct connection to the drone. A bad controller setup = bad flying habits. A good controller setup = smooth, precise control.
Your controller (transmitter) is your direct connection to the drone. A bad controller setup = bad flying habits. A good controller setup = smooth, precise control.
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VTX
VTX (Video Transmitter): How You See
Your video transmitter (VTX) sends the live feed from your drone to your FPV goggles. A strong, clean VTX signal = better flying confidence.
VTX (Video Transmitter): How You See
Your video transmitter (VTX) sends the live feed from your drone to your FPV goggles. A strong, clean VTX signal = better flying confidence.
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Analogue Vs. Digital
Analogue FPV = lower latency, cheaper gear, but lower quality. Still popular for racing.
Digital FPV = crystal-clear image + better range, but more expensive.Analogue FPV = lower latency, cheaper gear, but lower quality. Still popular for racing.
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Antennas
Pay attention to the direction of polarisation of your antennas (LHCP/RHCP) they need to be THE SAME on the drone and the goggles!!
Pay attention to the direction of polarisation of your antennas (LHCP/RHCP) they need to be THE SAME on the drone and the goggles!!
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Propellers
Propellers: Grip vs. Speed
Props change how your drone flies instantly. The size, pitch, and material all affect control, efficiency, and speed.
Propellers: Grip vs. Speed
Props change how your drone flies instantly. The size, pitch, and material all affect control, efficiency, and speed.
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LiPo's 101 (IMPORTANT)
LiPo Batteries: The Power Source
Your LiPo battery is the fuel of your quad. Picking the right one affects power, flight time, and safety.
LiPo Batteries: The Power Source
Your LiPo battery is the fuel of your quad. Picking the right one affects power, flight time, and safety.
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Building Accessories
A good FPV toolkit saves you from frustration, crashes, and lost flight time.
Here you;ll learn what you need.A good FPV toolkit saves you from frustration, crashes, and lost flight time.
Here you;ll learn what you need.
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Intro to drone rigging
Building your own drone is
the key to ultimate control and freedom.
You’ll understand your quad inside and out, making troubleshooting and repairs easy.Building your own drone is
the key to ultimate control and freedom.
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Build vs. buy
Should you build your own quad or buy an RTF (Ready-To-Fly) drone?
Both have pros and cons, and the right choice depends on your goals.Should you build your own quad or buy an RTF (Ready-To-Fly) drone?
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Must-have toolkit
A well-stocked toolkit makes building and repairing your quad WAY easier. These are the essential tools every FPV pilot needs.
A well-stocked toolkit makes building and repairing your quad WAY easier. These are the essential tools every FPV pilot needs.
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General Rigging
General Rigging Tips & Tricks (For FPV Builds)
A well-rigged drone = fewer failures, smoother flights, and less time fixing problems.
Here are pro rigging tips every FPV pilot should follow.General Rigging Tips & Tricks (For FPV Builds)
A well-rigged drone = fewer failures, smoother flights, and less time fixing problems.
Here are pro rigging tips every FPV pilot should follow.
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Intro to laws and safety
FPV flying is not the same as flying a DJI drone legally. Different countries have different rules, and breaking them can get you fined or banned from flying.
FPV flying is not the same as flying a DJI drone legally. Different countries have different rules, and breaking them can get you fined or banned from flying.
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How to fly legally in (almost) any country
While FPV laws vary worldwide, there are some universal rules that will keep you out of trouble no matter where you fly.
While FPV laws vary worldwide, there are some universal rules that will keep you out of trouble no matter where you fly.
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Traveling with drones (car)
Traveling with FPV Drones (Car & Road Trips)
If you're flying at new spots, bringing the right gear and planning ahead makes for a smoother experience.
Traveling with FPV Drones (Car & Road Trips)
If you're flying at new spots, bringing the right gear and planning ahead makes for a smoother experience.
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Traveling with drones (planes)
Airports and LiPo batteries don’t mix well. This guide explains how to travel with your FPV gear safely and legally on planes.
Airports and LiPo batteries don’t mix well. This guide explains how to travel with your FPV gear safely and legally on planes.
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Common sense
Common Sense Rules for FPV
Many FPV crashes and legal troubles happen because pilots ignore basic safety rules. Here’s how to fly responsibly.
Common Sense Rules for FPV
Many FPV crashes and legal troubles happen because pilots ignore basic safety rules. Here’s how to fly responsibly.
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EU | US | AUS drone laws
AUSTRALIA, US, and EU have different FPV laws—
here’s what you need to know before flying in each.AUSTRALIA, US, and EU have different FPV laws—
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Emergency procedures
Losing signal, losing video, or losing your quad?
Here’s how to handle FPV emergencies.Losing signal, losing video, or losing your quad?
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An overview…
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You did it! 🎉 You’ve made it through FPV Academy 2.0!!
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Build your #DREAMLIFE
FPV isn’t just a hobby—it can be a career. This lesson walks you through turning your skills into
real revenue streams.FPV isn’t just a hobby—it can be a career. This lesson walks you through turning your skills into
real revenue streams.
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WHY TRAIN WITH US?
Because Lexie shows you the fastest way to level up your FPV Journey, at WHICHEVER LEVEL YOU MAY BE.
Since 2014, Lexie has been training pilots to push limits and profit from their passion the fastest way possible. Whether you're a beginner or pro, this 2025-updated course gives you everything you need to level up your FPV flying skills no matter whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to improve your skills, or starting from the very beginning.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BECOME A CONFIDENT, PRO-LEVEL PILOT. GEAR, CHECKLISTS, TRACK LOG SHEETS, TRAINING DRILLS, AND PRO TIPS INCLUDED.
GRAB A RADIO + LET’S SEND IT!