Getting Started
What to know before stepping into the world of drones and FPV.
Welcome to ArrowLabVN
This guide gives you an overview before starting your drone journey, whether you want to fly for fun, film, or race FPV.
What do you need to prepare?
- Foundational knowledge: Read Introduction to Drones to understand the core components.
- Budget: A basic FPV setup (ready-to-fly drone + goggles + radio) varies a lot by tier — decide your goal (fun flying, filming, racing) before buying.
- Simulator: Install an FPV flight simulator to build stick-control muscle memory safely and for free.
- Know the law: Read Drone Flight Regulations in Vietnam before flying in public spaces.
Suggested learning path
| Stage | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1. Familiarize | Simulator, terminology, watch the community fly |
| 2. Basic flight | Fly a small drone (toothpick/whoop) indoors or in a practice yard |
| 3. Build | Assemble a basic FPV rig, learn PID tuning and Betaflight |
| 4. Advanced | Freestyle, racing, cinematic filming |
Next step
Check out Basic Drone Build to learn how to choose parts and assemble your first FPV drone.