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Old 05-27-2017 | 05:10 PM
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I would recommend the UMX Radian FPV. This is what I started with and it works well.
It is a slow flying plane and that's what you want when trying to learn. It uses $5.00 batteries and in the right conditions it can stay airborne for 20+ minutes. Typically flight times under power are around 8 minutes.
Next you will need either a set of goggles or a flat panel ground station. Some folks can't wear goggles as it makes them ill so they use a flat panel monitor/ground station.

FPV Goggles

FPV Monitor

The flat panel also can be converted to a set of goggles using this . This is an entry-level set up but you can always upgrade to a better set if you like and can handle FPV. There are better panels, goggles, better antennas, better cameras, transmitters, etc..... Gimbals to pan and tilt the camera by moving your head are also available in the higher end systems.
A lot to learn but you have to start somewhere