Is FPV more likely to crash?

[gomotomoto]

Reading through basically ALL of the beginners lounge, I see a few references to FPV and usually referenced with banging into a tree or coming in contact with the ground in a less than elegant fashion.

Is this generally just a more difficult flying accessory?

 

[Benjamin Kenobi]

No, it's not. Reading through the forums you'll notice even more crashes without FPV. The trick is to know your limits when starting out. Fly slowly, keeping a large distance between you and obstacles. If you want to fly closer, edge in slowly to see how the camera changes and have a look with your eyes to see how close you really are.

I find FPV invaluable for getting close to things.

 

[MrTommy]

No, it's not. Reading through the forums you'll notice even more crashes without FPV. The trick is to know your limits when starting out. Fly slowly, keeping a large distance between you and obstacles. If you want to fly closer, edge in slowly to see how the camera changes and have a look with your eyes to see how close you really are.

I find FPV invaluable for getting close to things.

I also find my FPV extremely helpful when I'm far enough out that I can't determine with my eyes, which way I'm facing anymore (meaning my copter). If I have landmarks around like a lake, mountains, or houses, I can tell by looking with the FPV. I love it! Also a quick look at the compass can help. Tough being a noob.... :02.47-tranquillity:

 

[PeteDee]

As long as you can fly LOS a bit FPV is pretty easy.