Best GoPro Settings for FPV: 2.7k@30 fps vs. 1080p@60 fps

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What are the best GoPro settings for FPV video? If you fly first-person-view drone racing or freestyle acro, you want to get the best video you can. There is lots of advice out there about what GoPro settings to use. But who's right?

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In this video, we'll examine whether it's better to use your "bits per second" on resolution or frame-rate. Should you use 1080p60 or 2.7k30?

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