Best FPV Drone 2022 | WePC

Drones are slowly getting more and more accessible to the masses, with prices, ease of use, and customizability all increasing year over year.

This means that the popularity of drones, particularly FPV drones is at an all-time high. So, let’s have a look at the best FPV Drone of 2022, and while we’re at it, we’ll go through what you need to keep in mind too.

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The best of the best

DJI FPV Drone Combo

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Best beginner FPV Drone

EMAX Tinyhawk FPV Drone

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Best mid-range FPV Drone

Qwin Out F4 X1 FPV Drone

Things to consider when buying the best FPV Drone of 2022

Drones, while gradually dropping in price, can still be a large investment. This means you should be mindful of a few things before hitting that big red ‘BUY’ button.

Let’s look at what you need to consider while browsing for the best FPV drone you can get in 2022.

Price

As with many other things, you get what you pay for, with features, performance, and reliability growing in tandem with the price.

However, there does reach a point where you begin to fall victim to diminishing returns, so don’t just keep increasing your budget. At least attempt to stay within it.

Flight time

This is the measure of how long the drone can be airborne between battery swaps or recharges. Due to drones being quadcopters, instead of fixed-wing aircraft, they lack the ability to glide.

Meaning that they can and will fall out of the sky if the battery dies. So, the longer the flight time the better.

However, as we mentioned earlier, batteries are heavy, so a balance must be struck between flight time and performance. A huge battery with great flight time would dampen the abilities of an otherwise nimble drone.

Weight

This affects stability, flight time, and portability. One of the main advantages of FPV drones is the ease of transportation, as you don’t need a vehicle to get to your flying location.

The weight goes hand in hand with the battery life we mentioned in the ‘Flight time’ section. As the battery often makes up most of the weight of the drone, it’s worth considering which aspect is a higher priority, flight time, or weight.

Range

This doesn’t refer to how far the drone is capable of flying, but to how far away it can be without you losing the ability to control it.

For this consideration, the longer the range the better. We don’t recommend pushing the limit too much, lest you lose control and plow your newly-purchased drone into a tree or a bench, or a child.

So, as with better life the longer the range, the better, this is especially important for seasoned pilots with the skills to go further from the base.

The beginners amongst you can get by without much range but as your skills improve, you might find yourself wanting for more range.

The best FPV drones of 2022

That’s the boring stuff over and done with. So, let’s move on to what we all want to see, the very best FPV drones

DJI FPV Drone Combo

Camera

4k Resolution, 150° FOV, up to 120FPS

Of course, we had to start with old mate DJI. As of March 2020, they hold around a 70% share of the world consumer drone market, so it’d be silly to miss them out.

Additionally, as market leaders, they know the value of being the first person to come to new people wanting to get into the hobby.

This is what probably lead to the DJI FPV Drone Combo. So-called because it’s an exhaustive package, containing everything you need to get going right away.

Yes, It’s pricy, but comprehensivity comes at a premium in this industry. Additionally, we are big fans of the safety modes.

They limit speed, range, and altitude for newer pilots, allowing you to get to grips with flying a drone in slowly and safely.

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EMAX Tinyhawk FPV Drone

Top speed

56 kph/34.8 mph

Pros

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  Very affordable
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  Cheap and easy to repair
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  Perfect beginner drone

Cons

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  No use for actually recording video

EMAX has made a name for itself with affordable and rapid mini FPV Drones. Not only are they accessible, but they are also super customizable and upgradeable.

This makes them an excellent place to start when it comes to drone piloting. A cheap initial investment, potential to upgrade, and sturdy enough to withstand a few “emergency landings”.

Additionally, EMAX sells all the spares and upgrades on their website for very reasonable prices, meaning that you don’t have to go trawling through potentially dodgy electronics websites and risk getting super scammed.

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Qwin Out F4 X1 FPV Drone

Camera

1200TVL 180-degree FOV

Pros

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  Very lightweight
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  Great mid-range option

Next up, we find a more mid-range option, but with plenty of upgradability.

The QWin Out F4 X1 is nothing fancy, but it’s rugged enough to keep flying after a few crashes. You won’t be shooting any movie footage through the tiny camera, but it’s good enough for reaching some pretty scary speeds and the FPV google will keep you on course.

Essentially, this is an excellent choice for the people out there who have some beginner experience with piloting FPV drones and want to invest a little bit more into the hobby.

However, it’s still a comprehensive package, so you won’t have to cobble together a full system. This means it’s also ideal if you’re up for spending a little more money for the initial investment.

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BETAFPV Cetus FPV Drone Kit 

Camera

170-degree FOV 1200TVL

Pros

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  Ideal for indoor flight
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  Numerous speed/safety modes

Here’s another great beginner drone kit. It’s probably the most comprehensive drone kit out there too, including plenty of spares, the necessary tools, and a protective carrying case too.

Additionally, it includes a sort of self-protection mode where it can detect the ground and slow up before crashing, which further helps it suit beginners.

We also like the open and upgradeable nature of the BETAFPV Cetus, as you can improve the drone incrementally with different parts from many different sources.

The downside of the Cetus is the very low flight time of 5 minutes. You can of course hot swap batteries to cut the downtime, but having to land every 5 minutes is a bit annoying.