It doesn’t matter if you’re a pro or a noob, crashing is inevitable! If you’re looking to get into the hobby or simply just need some replacement parts, in this post I’ll cover what are the best places to buy FPV racing drone parts depending on your region.

Although I’m from Australia, I’ve had to travel internationally a lot for work and for personal reasons.

As I’m always moving regions, I’ve had to figure out the best places to buy FPV parts online. There are seriously a tonne of options, but I’ll break down what I’ve learned from using these services and explain why I think they’re the best and easiest options for you.

What’s The Best Place To Buy FPV Parts?

Banggood, Pyro Drone and Amazon are the best stores to buy FPV drone parts. For more local options, those in the United States have GetFPV. For Australians, you can check out NextFPV. EU & UK residents should try Unmanned Tech Shop. 

I’ve made a quick and easy reference table for those who want the quick tl;dr version.

Fast, reliable, and cheap. I wish every store could score full points in each of these categories but it’s never really that realistic.

I’ll break down the stores I’ve listed here, and give you my personal thoughts on why I’ve decided to add them to the list. 

International Purchases

These stores are the best regardless where you live in the world. They all have international shipping options or have regional bases that can provide a cheaper shipping alternative. 

Banggood 

Banggood is a Chinese distributor that has aimed to specialise in FPV drone parts. This inherently means that they will have the cheapest prices out of most online stores. 

This almost means that they have access to the most stock, as most items are manufactured in China. This is my favourite thing about this site. They carry almost every item that you might need. 

One other great aspect is their multiple centers around the world. Although they are a Chinese company, they hold stock in various places around the world. This means that you have a choice of warehouses that you can ship your item from. 

That said, one location will not hold the exact same stock as another. So it might take a little longer to find the perfect option for you, but that is worth it considering how much you can actually save.

Banggood also offers a bunch of discounts and coupons that you can accumulate on your account over time. You can also earn these coupons by doing various tasks. 

But even without a coupon, there are flash sales happening all year round. If you’re on the fence about buying any item, check back on the site often and you might find it on a nice sale. 

An issue I have with Banggood is that their battery stock, whether LiPo or Li Ion, have to be sent from China. This is most likely due to heavy regulations and the volatility/hazardous nature of the product, so I can’t fault them there.

The other issue is the shipping times from overseas. Like I said before, they do have multiple warehouses around the world, but if you can’t find an item that ships from within your region, you’ll have to opt for shipping from the warehouses in China. This can take a while, like 4 weeks or more. 

So you’ll have to weigh up whether you want to save money or save time. 

Pyro Drone

Pyro Drone is a great option as it is based in the United States. They do ship internationally however, but the fact they are based in the U.S means that they have English speaking customer service representatives. 

I learned of Pyro Drone from a Scandinavian freestyle pilot, which shows their global reach. Although they are in the U.S, I have found that their pricing is very reasonable.

The pricing is very competitive and their product range is very large. They stock over 200 flight controllers!!! That’s got to tell you just how many options you’ll have with this company.

Although Banggood has coupons, you can earn points on Pyro Drone for reviewing your products. This is a great way to save on future purchases, but the true beauty of this system lies in the reviews themselves.

Providing an incentive to review a product, means that you’ll find a wealth of reviews that you normally won’t find in many other places. This can be really helpful to aid you in making choices on your equipment. 

Amazon

Now Amazon doesn’t need any explanation. It is the biggest retailer on the planet, and for good reason. 

That said, Amazon does not have the same range options as the other sites on this list. They have a very limited range when it comes to FPV parts, so it can be difficult to build a whole racing drone from scratch using Amazon.

Here’s my tips on how to use Amazon. Amazon is a great place to buy pre-built quads and whoops. If you’re not looking to buy pre-built then you can simply use it to research.

Amazon is also great for peripheral equipment and accessories for FPV. You can find goggles and radio transmitters but also battery straps and tools. 

In fact, if you’re looking to buy tools for your FPV hobby online, Amazon has the largest range out of all the FPV specific websites.

I personally use Amazon for batteries. As it can be difficult to find batteries locally, and I prefer not to wait on Banggoods very long process, I use Amazon. 

Regional Purchases

United States – GetFPV

GetFPV is one of the biggest and most used websites in the industry and they also ship internationally. The only reason it did not make my top list for international purchasers is that it can be quite pricey in comparison to the other options.

However, it is very useful for those who live in the United States. This is due to their quick and cheap shipping as well as their large range of products on offer.

I don’t have as much experience using GetFPV but I have to include it on this list because it is such an industry staple. Every pilot in North America will be familiar with this brand and I can understand why.

It is recommended by some of the biggest names in the hobby, including Joshua Bardwell and Mr.Steele. So I have to trust their opinion and list it here for those who are new and may not have run across this site as of yet.

Australia – Next FPV

For the Australians out there, Next FPV is a great choice. Over the years, there have been a number of great Aussie companies coming into the FPV space and the hobby is definitely growing rapidly. 

It’s hard to make a decision on which website I like best, but in order to narrow down the options I’ve picked Next FPV on this list because of their range of products and reasonable pricing. 

As not to include 5 options per region, I’m trying to simply pick a single choice. For Australians, Next FPV should be sufficient for all your FPV needs. They offer competitive pricing in comparison to their competitors and same day shipping options.

I’ve also found that they have great customer support. 

Europe & United Kingdom –Unmanned Tech Shop

Unmanned Tech Shop, a great company based in England with a large range of parts for all your needs. They offer great same day shipping within the region and it’s free on orders over 100 GBP. 

This is another one that I have not personally used, but my talks with European pilots indicate that this is another great option. 

I’ve included this as a secondary option for European pilots due to the increased taxes that shipping can incur when coming from outside of the EU and such. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy a more expensive item within your region rather than paying the taxes and shipping costs from a foreign company.

I’ve found that Europe has the most taxes and regulations for imported goods, especially electronics, so I have provided a local option in Unmanned Tech Shop. I’m confident it can be a great choice as I trust the recommendation given my close colleagues and friends in the EU. 

Final Thoughts

Every day there are a bunch of stores popping up with new advantages. This list is a way to keep it simple, and save you the time and effort of testing new stores. 

I really love a combination of Banggood and Amazon but it’s not perfect. 

If you’re looking for a very specific part, you might not find it on any of the listed sites, then feel free to search the web. Be careful! Some sites are not as reliable or as safe as they appear. 

Do research into the companies you are buying from. FPV can be an expensive hobby, but its even more expensive if you lose your money to an unreliable store for no good reason. 

Be safe out there and have fun flying!

If you’re new to FPV, I’ve made a list of the best tiny whoops to start your journey. Check it out in my other article, Best FPV Tiny Whoops For Beginners

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