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Most pilots use lightweight, highly customizable drones called "toothpicks" or "Tiny Whoops," which are safe enough for indoor flying but fragile in high-speed crashes. The hobby involves a constant cycle of building, crashing, repairing, and upgrading, driven by an obsessive desire to push limits.

The Challenge of Mastering Flying Skills

For newcomers, the learning curve is steep. Flying FPV drones isn't as simple as it looks; pilots need to master complex controls, maintain spatial orientation, and manage the physical and mental toll of intense concentration. Many rely heavily on flight simulators to develop muscle memory before taking their drones out for actual flights.