Joshua Bardwell

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ELRS No More Ch. 5 Arming!!!! FINALLY!!!

ELRS No More Ch. 5 Arming!!!! FINALLY!!! Joshua Bardwell

7.8K views - 4 days ago

ELRS can unlock DJI / Walksnail air unit now!

ELRS can unlock DJI / Walksnail air unit now! Joshua Bardwell

30K views - 4 days ago

GPS tracking for EVERY RC vehicle // ELRS TO ATAK!

GPS tracking for EVERY RC vehicle // ELRS TO ATAK! Joshua Bardwell

17.2K views - 6 days ago

This app TEACHES YOU how a PID controller works

This app TEACHES YOU how a PID controller works Joshua Bardwell

32.8K views - 1 week ago

Betaflight 2025.12 Broke Turtle Mode. I Fixed It.

Betaflight 2025.12 Broke Turtle Mode. I Fixed It. Joshua Bardwell

9.6K views - 2 weeks ago

I got 2 things wrong about the AX12 // CORRECTION

I got 2 things wrong about the AX12 // CORRECTION Joshua Bardwell

11.8K views - 4 weeks ago

Who needs an RC controller with Android built in? // RADIOMASTER AX12

Who needs an RC controller with Android built in? // RADIOMASTER AX12 Joshua Bardwell

36.7K views - 4 weeks ago

How tight should your props REALLY be?

How tight should your props REALLY be? Joshua Bardwell

14.9K views - 1 month ago

Jumper still hasn't caught up with RadioMaster: T15 Pro Review

Jumper still hasn't caught up with RadioMaster: T15 Pro Review Joshua Bardwell

17.8K views - 1 month ago

ExpressLRS 4.0 | WHAT'S NEW / WHAT'S DIFFERENT

ExpressLRS 4.0 | WHAT'S NEW / WHAT'S DIFFERENT Joshua Bardwell

59.4K views - 1 month ago

I used AI to tune my PIDs -- PART 2

I used AI to tune my PIDs -- PART 2 Joshua Bardwell

15.3K views - 1 month ago

PID Tuning. With AI!

PID Tuning. With AI! Joshua Bardwell

40.7K views - 1 month ago

BetaFPV P1 Penetration Test

BetaFPV P1 Penetration Test Joshua Bardwell

26.7K views - 1 month ago

The Best RadioMaster For You Is ... // BUYER'S GUIDE 2026

The Best RadioMaster For You Is ... // BUYER'S GUIDE 2026 Joshua Bardwell

60.4K views - 1 month ago

New Flagship RC Controller: Radiomaster TX16S Mk3

New Flagship RC Controller: Radiomaster TX16S Mk3 Joshua Bardwell

59.8K views - 1 month ago

BetaFPV invented a digital FPV system?! // P1 with Aquila20 RTF Kit

BetaFPV invented a digital FPV system?! // P1 with Aquila20 RTF Kit Joshua Bardwell

70.8K views - 1 month ago

The best soldering iron at INSANE price: Sugon T21

The best soldering iron at INSANE price: Sugon T21 Joshua Bardwell

51.4K views - 1 month ago

$70 "helping hands" vs. $15 Chinese copy -- worth it?

$70 "helping hands" vs. $15 Chinese copy -- worth it? Joshua Bardwell

36.9K views - 3 months ago

This drone flies on one 18650 battery! // NewBeeDrone LionBee

This drone flies on one 18650 battery! // NewBeeDrone LionBee Joshua Bardwell

87.5K views - 3 months ago

FCC Updates Covered List to Exempt "Certain Drones"

FCC Updates Covered List to Exempt "Certain Drones" Joshua Bardwell

41K views - 3 months ago

XT60 to USB Fast-Charge! NO MORE OVERPRICED POWER BANKS!

XT60 to USB Fast-Charge! NO MORE OVERPRICED POWER BANKS! Joshua Bardwell

28K views - 3 months ago

Flywoo just made the O4 (nearly) perfect!

Flywoo just made the O4 (nearly) perfect! Joshua Bardwell

55.7K views - 3 months ago

Betaflight SmartAudio Bug causes Device Ready: False

Betaflight SmartAudio Bug causes Device Ready: False Joshua Bardwell

6.7K views - 4 months ago

GEPRC Darkstar 16 & 22 Betaflight Setup Guide

GEPRC Darkstar 16 & 22 Betaflight Setup Guide Joshua Bardwell

9.2K views - 4 months ago

Did the FCC just ban all foreign drone components?

Did the FCC just ban all foreign drone components? Joshua Bardwell

50.9K views - 4 months ago

This "Cinewhoop" absolutely RIPS // GEPRC Darkstar 22 and 16 Review

This "Cinewhoop" absolutely RIPS // GEPRC Darkstar 22 and 16 Review Joshua Bardwell

49.6K views - 4 months ago

Firehawk FPV Drone Fighter (Let's Play)

Firehawk FPV Drone Fighter (Let's Play) Joshua Bardwell

30.5K views - 4 months ago

Cheapest, Easiest RC Controller For Beginners: Radiomaster T8L

Cheapest, Easiest RC Controller For Beginners: Radiomaster T8L Joshua Bardwell

24.2K views - 4 months ago

How To Factory-Reset your EdgeTX Radio

How To Factory-Reset your EdgeTX Radio Joshua Bardwell

10.4K views - 5 months ago

Copy & Clone Models Between EdgeTX Radios -- EVEN DIFFERENT RADIOS!

Copy & Clone Models Between EdgeTX Radios -- EVEN DIFFERENT RADIOS! Joshua Bardwell

10.2K views - 5 months ago

I did NOT expect to be this impressed! // BETAFPV PAVO PICO II

I did NOT expect to be this impressed! // BETAFPV PAVO PICO II Joshua Bardwell

60.7K views - 5 months ago

Yes it is SAFE to charge inside your Radiomaster

Yes it is SAFE to charge inside your Radiomaster Joshua Bardwell

29.1K views - 5 months ago

ELRS(TM) was ATTACKED by trademark theft!!!

ELRS(TM) was ATTACKED by trademark theft!!! Joshua Bardwell

21K views - 5 months ago

DJI: Banned in the USA

DJI: Banned in the USA Joshua Bardwell

171K views - 5 months ago

EdgeTX 6pos Switch Custom Programming // EDGETX 101 EP12

EdgeTX 6pos Switch Custom Programming // EDGETX 101 EP12 Joshua Bardwell

14.6K views - 5 months ago

Betaflight 25.12 (was 4.6) brings new Turtle Mode and more!

Betaflight 25.12 (was 4.6) brings new Turtle Mode and more! Joshua Bardwell

52.9K views - 6 months ago

Is this the end of Walksnail? // CADDX PROTOS WITH ASCENT VIDEO SYSTEM

Is this the end of Walksnail? // CADDX PROTOS WITH ASCENT VIDEO SYSTEM Joshua Bardwell

49.9K views - 6 months ago

RACEGOW 2025 IS ON!

RACEGOW 2025 IS ON! Joshua Bardwell

7K views - 6 months ago

No more Sik radios! ELRS + MAVLINK & TX as RX

No more Sik radios! ELRS + MAVLINK & TX as RX Joshua Bardwell

91.2K views - 6 months ago

I did it right this time! Building a 21700 battery pack!

I did it right this time! Building a 21700 battery pack! Joshua Bardwell

83.1K views - 6 months ago

I'm building a 10" drone. This isn't a tutorial.

I'm building a 10" drone. This isn't a tutorial. Joshua Bardwell

68.3K views - 6 months ago

This ancient screen: suddenly relevant TODAY!

This ancient screen: suddenly relevant TODAY! Joshua Bardwell

26.3K views - 6 months ago

Betaflight REFUSES to arm. Let's fix it.

Betaflight REFUSES to arm. Let's fix it. Joshua Bardwell

16.4K views - 6 months ago

The "alleged" 200 mph drone RETURNS

The "alleged" 200 mph drone RETURNS Joshua Bardwell

25K views - 7 months ago

Switch to HDZero in 2025? V2 Goggles Mega-Review!

Switch to HDZero in 2025? V2 Goggles Mega-Review! Joshua Bardwell

107.9K views - 7 months ago

The FAA Giveth (poop) and It Taketh Away (freedom): BVLOS NPRM

The FAA Giveth (poop) and It Taketh Away (freedom): BVLOS NPRM Joshua Bardwell

51.2K views - 8 months ago

Radiomaster TX15: Not my daily driver. Should it be yours?

Radiomaster TX15: Not my daily driver. Should it be yours? Joshua Bardwell

79.3K views - 8 months ago

Lumenier FPV Backpack is MASSIVE

Lumenier FPV Backpack is MASSIVE Joshua Bardwell

7K views - 8 months ago

iFlight Backpack v2 has one fatal flaw

iFlight Backpack v2 has one fatal flaw Joshua Bardwell

6.6K views - 8 months ago

The most affordable FPV backpack is from RaceDayQuads!

The most affordable FPV backpack is from RaceDayQuads! Joshua Bardwell

9.2K views - 9 months ago

PGYTech FPV Backpack: my new daily driver

PGYTech FPV Backpack: my new daily driver Joshua Bardwell

11.6K views - 9 months ago

I tested ALL the FPV backpacks to find the BEST

I tested ALL the FPV backpacks to find the BEST Joshua Bardwell

20.4K views - 9 months ago

EdgeTX 101 - Ep11 - Short-press, Long-press (Logical Switch Duration Function)

EdgeTX 101 - Ep11 - Short-press, Long-press (Logical Switch Duration Function) Joshua Bardwell

9.5K views - 9 months ago

I blew up Hank Green's "3000 mile battery"

I blew up Hank Green's "3000 mile battery" Joshua Bardwell

65.1K views - 9 months ago

Betaflight 4.6 / 2025-12 POSHOLD / ALTHOLD setup guide

Betaflight 4.6 / 2025-12 POSHOLD / ALTHOLD setup guide Joshua Bardwell

75.3K views - 9 months ago

It's time for YOU to join IGOW 2025!

It's time for YOU to join IGOW 2025! Joshua Bardwell

29.4K views - 10 months ago

EdgeTX 101 - Ep10 - Sticky and Delay Logical Switches

EdgeTX 101 - Ep10 - Sticky and Delay Logical Switches Joshua Bardwell

11K views - 10 months ago

How to flash RubyFPV to Runcam WiFilink v2 (and initial setup)

How to flash RubyFPV to Runcam WiFilink v2 (and initial setup) Joshua Bardwell

10.6K views - 11 months ago

Runcam WifiLink v2 - OpenIPC more accessible than ever!

Runcam WifiLink v2 - OpenIPC more accessible than ever! Joshua Bardwell

74.9K views - 11 months ago

Inexpensive Whoop ... with compromises. Worth it? // NEWBEEDRONE HUMMINGBIRD V4

Inexpensive Whoop ... with compromises. Worth it? // NEWBEEDRONE HUMMINGBIRD V4 Joshua Bardwell

63.8K views - 11 months ago