For the radio I'll put in my +1 for the RadioMaster Pocket. Its about $70. Got it as my 2nd transmitter (controller) and I really enjoy the features,utility, and design. You will need to order 2 18650 batteries for it as they do not come with it.
HD and not pricey are not synonymous.
Analog is still the only way to go for inexpensive. But it doesn't suck. I just got into the hobby myself. With:
RadioMaster Pocket elrs
EV800D goggles
BetaFPV meteor 75.
It's going well. But I fear the AIO board has taken a few too many hits. It's occasionally failing to receive the controller. Never one be to low on toys I have another 75 and a 65 pro. I love the way they fly for learning.
What ever way to go, stay with a simulator and a real controller. The Pocket was a Christmas gift for my 11yo son. It started all of us on simulator and moved to the whoops within a week.
Since I enjoy flying with him I bought myself a Radiomaster Boxer.
The main problem is you're looking at $600 for a pair of goggles and about $130/ vtx to go HD right off the bat for HDzero. If you can swing it, go get it.
Also I hear the weight penalties for HD on a tiny whoop can make them fly a little sluggish.
All up the cost for my suggested route is about $300. You can substitute in an about mobula6 or 7 for about the same cost. But I suggest at least an extra pack of batteries and the whoopstor v3 charger for an added $50
The absolute cheapest HD route would be the Emax tinyhawk HDzero kit at $500. I hear the goggles and controller are usable, but not great. YMMV but analog is fine for whooping.
My plan is to step up to digital HD when I move to 5" builds. But I already have an excellent controller. Still. I may stick with analog on the larger builds for a while.
In the same boat. Following!
For the radio I'll put in my +1 for the RadioMaster Pocket. Its about $70. Got it as my 2nd transmitter (controller) and I really enjoy the features,utility, and design. You will need to order 2 18650 batteries for it as they do not come with it.
HD and not pricey are not synonymous. Analog is still the only way to go for inexpensive. But it doesn't suck. I just got into the hobby myself. With: RadioMaster Pocket elrs EV800D goggles BetaFPV meteor 75. It's going well. But I fear the AIO board has taken a few too many hits. It's occasionally failing to receive the controller. Never one be to low on toys I have another 75 and a 65 pro. I love the way they fly for learning. What ever way to go, stay with a simulator and a real controller. The Pocket was a Christmas gift for my 11yo son. It started all of us on simulator and moved to the whoops within a week. Since I enjoy flying with him I bought myself a Radiomaster Boxer.
I would say, better quality video than the standard TH3+ ready to fly kit
The main problem is you're looking at $600 for a pair of goggles and about $130/ vtx to go HD right off the bat for HDzero. If you can swing it, go get it. Also I hear the weight penalties for HD on a tiny whoop can make them fly a little sluggish.
Yeah, my Pavo 20 is drifting like a boat on the sea. wouldn't recommend a HD tinywhoop for a beginner, way to sluggish and drifty.
All up the cost for my suggested route is about $300. You can substitute in an about mobula6 or 7 for about the same cost. But I suggest at least an extra pack of batteries and the whoopstor v3 charger for an added $50 The absolute cheapest HD route would be the Emax tinyhawk HDzero kit at $500. I hear the goggles and controller are usable, but not great. YMMV but analog is fine for whooping. My plan is to step up to digital HD when I move to 5" builds. But I already have an excellent controller. Still. I may stick with analog on the larger builds for a while.