A Passion for Flight
I’ve always been fascinated by things that fly. Airplanes, machines, mechanics, the way objects move through the air—anything related to flight grabs my attention. In April 2020, when I was 14 years old, I stumbled upon a YouTube video of an FPV drone. It instantly clicked. The immersion, the smoothness, the speed, the freedom of movement—I was hooked. From that moment on, I had only one goal in mind: build one myself.
Self-Taught from the Ground Up
Of course, at 14, I didn’t have the technical skills, the experience, or the resources. But I had the drive. So, as I often do, I taught myself. I spent hours researching, reading, watching tutorials, and engaging in forums. I learned the basics of piloting, the components that make up a drone, how onboard electronics work, and the rules I needed to follow.
I started by getting a Taranis QX7 radio transmitter and trained exclusively on a simulator for several months. For over six months, I flew only virtually—refining my reflexes, understanding how the drone feels, and learning how to configure everything— while saving up to afford the real thing.
From Theory to Practice
At 15, I finally had enough money to buy my first set of components. It was time to move from virtual to real. For the build, I followed the guidance of a French content creator, Airflex, whose tutorials and explanations were clear and detailed. I related to him—young, passionate, and technically sharp. Thanks to his content and everything I had learned, I was able to build my first racing FPV drone step by step.
A Transformative Project
This project taught me far more than just technical skills. I learned to be resourceful, to solve problems on my own, and to be patient and precise. I got hands-on with electronics, software configuration, piloting, and fine mechanics. Every step was a chance to discover, understand, and improve.
This drone is much more than just a flying object. It represents a personal journey, a drive to learn independently, a deep interest in technology, and the desire to turn what fascinates me into something real.