Start simple, add FPV equipment one piece at a time with test flights between, get good equipment, and have fun! With that being said I have a new receiver and 180 degree servo stretcher I just got delivered yesterday and I need to go test them out :P.
Which Mark did you fly with? There were like 4 of us there. LOL.
Like Sentry said, quickest way is:
1: Your 72MHz Radio
2: Fatshark Goggles (5.8 or 2.4)
3: Video Transmitter (5.8 or 2.4 depending on the goggles receiver)
4: Camera
5: Install in an airframe you are familiar with and have fun.
Or You could buy a Specter ARF from Alex comes with everything but goggles/monitor, a radio and rc receiver. It will take abuse like no other.
Yeah I broke it. But I have Duck tape so its ok.
Me----"This is a results may vary type of hobby, get used to it."Originally Posted by whakahere
hihihi...;-)!
Yep, best advice, KISS!!
keep-it-stupid-simple!
After I don't know how many hours of reading, understanding, building and spending alot of money and get some times wet socks, I've shot this vid last monday, feels like almost orgasm!
View this video on YouTube
look at readymaderc.com for good starter packages:
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/ind...bsoqf13p7afae4
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Not to be the confusing person, but some people like a monitor more than goggles. Now that you have seen the monitor and goggles, you can choose which you like more. Be sure to choose a monitor offered by an FPV vendor so you don't have the Blue Screen of Death issue.
Setup:
A minimalist setup is the easiest to get in the air. While I like the security of an OSD, it certainly isn't necessary and if you're not good with electronics, you're probably better off without it to start. Remember my Maxi Swift? It never got FPVed due to OSD troubles.
Read the newbies thread and try to understand it. Then choose a plane and video system and go fly it. Don't over analyze. It's pretty simple, actually.
-Alex
If it is broken, fix it. if it isn't broken, I'll soon fix that.
videoaerialsystems.com - Performance video piloting
Yes you do!
Who wouldn 't want to?
I like to get up and just enjoy the scenery, you focus so much that you lose perspective of the day's issues.
I realize regular RC does that too but you can go further with FPV and see more....
View this video on YouTube
KF7TRX
It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first - Myamoto Musashi
"Truly superior pilots are those who use their superior judgment to avoid those situations where they might have to use their superior skills"- Author unknown
ggcrandall,
It's the next best thing to what we've all been dreaming of since childhood!
/Dave
KD0NDC
Youve been doing RC for 10 years. I say its time for a change and for some greater challenges. FPV is great for people like you, it will add a new dimension to RC again with a whole new perspective.
I present you with the bac... err FPV flow chart! Just replace "bacon" with "FPV"
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder
ZII, EzUHF, EzOSD, ritewing 1100kv motor, pixim seawolf 690, Lawmate 2.4 Tx,Rx, replay XD 1080, Skylark AAT, Oricle Diversity
TBS Disco 900kv motors
Techpod... soon to come
Pecanpatch. I heard him referred to as Marko but he said to call him Mark.
Glen
Thanks to all you guys for your help. It's really appreciated.
Glen
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