Need help/opinons deciding which fpv to purchase

[MASHTON1138]

Hmm Link didn't show up here you go


http://fpvlab.com/forums/showthread....-footage-ONLY!

[Flyz'nflyz]

Start out simple,camera,vtx/rx,antenna(s) (you'll want cp antennas if using 5.8Ghz Bluebeams are good) and a plane your comfortable flying that can also carry the gear.
There is a good deal of fun for a new guy to be had keeping within 500m.

Got my gear at RMRC over 6 mo ago,5.8Ghz Aviator goggles,5.8Ghz 100mw vtx,Blubeam cloverleaf (built my own spw for the vrx) and a RMRC 480XV camera.
That set up has been on 3 different airframes and (Super Cub,a scratchbuilt pusher like a Skywalker and now is on my 53'' wing.
It's been a blast,really great fun and all within 500m!




Flyz'n



With that system did u have any static on the video?

Yeah i did when using the stock antennas,especially while banking the plane through a turn,but that was expected since the stock antennas are linear.
Once switching to the Bluebeam circular polarized though the interference while banking is no longer an issue.

Not to say static doesn't happen because it does at times like if you fly directly overhead you'll loose signal because you are flying in the null of the antenna.
Also has hapend when flying over metal roof buildings,fence behind home plate too.lol
The first time you loose signal and see static in your goggles is a pretty interesting experience,after a while though you learn how to remain calm and fly through it.






Flyz'n

[Flyz'nflyz]

Hey flynz how long does the battery power last on average for that fpv setup?

The battery powering the vtx and camera (powerd off the vtx) is a 3s 480 mah and i've made 3 20 min flights with it.


Flyz'n

[ssam99]

everyone. thanks for the info.. being very helpful. ill get some pics up of the quadcopter soon as i get it all set up

[ssam99]

another question. when using the helical antenna on the receiver. How are you supposed to orient the antenna?

i think this is what im going to purchase

• Antennas - Circular Wireless Skew Planar Wheel Omni Combo
• Camera - RMRC-600XV NTSC
• Video Transmitter - FatShark 100mW 5.8GHz
• Video Receiver - Uno5800 5.8GHz Receiver
• Video Goggles - None
• Batteries - 460mAh RMRC Batteries for TX and RX
• OSD - Eagle Tree OSD Pro Package (Integrated Connectors)

and this 5.8 GHZ 5 Turn Helical (9.5 dBic) (IBC)

[whakahere]

another question. when using the helical antenna on the receiver. How are you supposed to orient the antenna?

i think this is what im going to purchase

• Antennas - Circular Wireless Skew Planar Wheel Omni Combo
• Camera - RMRC-600XV NTSC
• Video Transmitter - FatShark 100mW 5.8GHz
• Video Receiver - Uno5800 5.8GHz Receiver
• Video Goggles - None
• Batteries - 460mAh RMRC Batteries for TX and RX
• OSD - Eagle Tree OSD Pro Package (Integrated Connectors)

and this 5.8 GHZ 5 Turn Helical (9.5 dBic) (IBC)

My advice is not to get an OSD for a start ... forget the pro package. You are using the uno with a 100w ... you are not going to need a osd with the range you will be flying. save that money for another day. I run all my planes on a 1 battery system as it makes it easier to charge the batteries and can help making the copter a few grams lighter.

[ssam99]

How are you supposed to orient the antenna?

[Carbon]

I would go with a cloverleaf, more effective.

[Vitamin J]

Just point the helical towards the plane, there is no up or down.

[ssam99]

will do