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This is a companion topic for our recent blog post on blog.unmanned.tech
In the latest blog post, Painless360 has generously gifted us a straightforward guide on setting up a basic quadcopter model using EdgeTX—perfect for those of you who’d rather not engage in a game of “guess why my quad won’t fly.” This handy tutorial is particularly useful if you’re transitioning from FrSky, Futaba, or Spektrum, or if you’ve just decided that drones are indeed your new hobby (good luck with that).
The guide covers all the essentials: creating a new model, grouping them with labels (because scrolling through endless options is not a thrilling pastime), and configuring necessary switches like Arm, Modes, and the Buzzer. It even provides a gentle nudge away from the common pitfalls of beginners, such as forgetting to assign an arm switch—imagine the frustration of asking, “Why won’t it budge?” while the answer is painfully obvious.
Painless360 also emphasises the importance of naming channels and checking outputs before arming your beloved drone. You wouldn’t want to find out mid-flight that you’ve inadvertently set your throttle to ‘a bit too much’ after all, would you? With this guide, you’ll be well on your way to minimising mishaps and maximising airtime.
For the keen-eyed among you yearning for a visual demonstration, don’t miss the original video here:
And for those wanting to delve deeper, check out these additional resources:
What you need to build a beginner quadcopter
Binding ExpressLRS receivers (beginner guide)
How to change motor direction/order
Read the full post over at: