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Starter kit

Entry Analog — Tinywhoop

tinywhoop • analog • beginner

Typical total
$380 – $520
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What you’re buying

radio

RadioMaster Pocket (ELRS)

Compact EdgeTX radio that’s easy to recommend as an entry controller.

$60 – $100

Requires: 18650 battery

goggles

Skyzone Cobra SD (box goggles)

Solid entry goggles for analog with a big screen and simple setup.

$150 – $250

Requires: external power

drone

BetaFPV Meteor75 Pro

Beginner-friendly tinywhoop for learning FPV fundamentals.

$110 – $170

practice

FPV Simulator Practice

Get 10+ hours in a sim before flying IRL.

$0 – $30

batteries

2× 18650 batteries

Common power source for many radios.

$12 – $30

batteries

2S LiPo for goggles

Common external power option for analog goggles.

$15 – $35

Upgrade paths

Upgrade goggles

Comfort + receiver features + DVR.

+$150 – $270

Replaces: goggles → skyzone-sky04o-pro

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Fork to a bigger drone

More stability outdoors; different feel.

+$120 – $300

Swap tinywhoop for a 2–3 inch beginner build/bind-n-fly.

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Upgrade radio

Bigger gimbals + more switches + comfort.

+$90 – $200

Replaces: radio → rm-boxer

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Requirements (don’t forget these)

  • 2× 18650 battery — Often sold separately.
  • external power — Commonly 2S–3S LiPo or USB depending on revision.

Setup checklist

Before you buy

  • Pick a simulator and commit to 10 hours before flying IRL.
  • Decide receiver protocol (ELRS recommended for modern starters).

First day setup

  • Basic EdgeTX setup: model, rates preset, switch mapping.
  • Bind radio → receiver (ELRS bind phrase or button bind).
  • Goggles: scan channels and lock VTX channel.
  • Battery safety: charge, storage voltage, fire safety basics.

First flight plan

  • Pick a calm day + open space (or indoors for whoops).
  • Takeoff → hover-ish → gentle turns → figure-8 → land.
  • Stop early if you’re tense. Small wins compound.

Community notes

Common substitutes

  • If Pocket is out of stock, consider Boxer (bigger) or Zorro (similar footprint).

Known pitfalls

  • Box goggles are bulky; binocular fit can be a comfort upgrade later.
  • Skipping sim time increases crash frustration fast.

What people regret

  • Buying too few batteries — more packs = more practice per session.

Tips

  • Start with slower rates; increase once you can fly relaxed.
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