Setups FPV Startup Kit

[John Baloo]

Hi All,
Just after some info on what is required to get FPV up and running, I dont anything about it but enjoyed watching the videos.
Cheers
John

 

[Lee]

Hi John,
You need:
Transmitter and Receiver. Most common frequency to start with is 5.8Ghz
A camera to match the above system normally 5 or 12 Volts
Some sort of viewing screen. Either Video Goggles or a small LDC screen
A battery to run the system for the ground station (receiver and LCD)
A battery to run the Transmitter on the aircraft.
These are the very basic components.

You'll have to decide what type of aircraft to start with. The easiest i would say is a multi rotor.
If you need any more detail on gear or places to buy, let me know.
Cheers

 

[Tasajara]

On the Frequency, I have done both 5.8 and 1.3, I tend to lean to the lower freq. You will get longer range with the same 500mW system.
If you use a 2.4GHz radio, the 2 freq's you can use are 900MHz and 5.8GHz.
The difference between the two is, the antenna's are smaller on the 5.8 and more compact if you want to do goggles with the RX in them.
The 900mHz will go behind trees with in reason with little to no interference, unlike the 5.8gHz which tends to flicker and distort a bit when it's not LOS, line of sight when you are far out.
A 300mW 900MHz will go as far as a 500mW 5.8 GHz systems. It will be all to what suits your needs the most.

 

[John Baloo]

Thanks guys more food for thought, I quite like the idea of doing FPV with an airplane but not sure which one I like.?/
John