Setups GoPro/FPV/Aerial Video

[claytonbakerjr]

Ok got a question to clear up my GoPro confusion
Ok I am starting a Hex build to do some Aerial video and photos.
It will have a gimbal that I will control from my DX8
and a guy at work has a Hero 3 I plan on buying.
Now then I had plans on placing FPV equipment on this using a
separate camera to fly...obviously non racing
If I am flying it FPV how can I also see the Aerial video in the GoPro
Do I hook up the GoPro to the FPV and record at the same time?
That being said wouldn't I also be recording the static/5.8 cutouts as well?
Will this require 2 monitors?
One for FPV and one to see what the GoPro see's?
See how confused I am...my luck its more simple than
I am comprehending right now.
What are my options to not only see where I am flying but also
what I am recording or want to record.
Not as important but is there a separate gadget that will in some form
link to my radio that will start stop the GoPro?

 

[Stambo]

You could use something like this if you have a spare channel on your rx.
Hobbyking 3-Channel FPV Video Switcher (USA Warehouse)

As for static, the Gopro will only record what the Gopro sees not the 5.8 static.
The only thing that changes is the image you will see in your monitor or goggles.

 

[claytonbakerjr]

So with the GoPro I will see the FPV as it is normally via any monitor/goggle (static or not)
yet the GoPro will record good video?
Have you ever flown FPV with a GoPro?
Is there much lag in signal?

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Well the more I read the more I may choose not to...
Lots of complaints about lock ups and lag.
The Hex will not be breaking any speed records but the lockups
I could do without LOL
May look into the video switcher.

 

[Lee]

As board cameras are so small and light now, my option would be to have a forward facing one for flying.
Then place another on the gimble, as close to the GP lens as possible, to give you the same view point.
Add the video switch to the two FPV cams, and just leave the GP recording independent of everything else.

 

[Tasajara]

I have used the RCCC (RC Camera Control System) v2 SmartFPV video switch on my AirTitan, It works great. I used it to swap to a Board cam for Take offs and Landings and Use my GoPro 3 on a 360deg Pan And Tilt once in flight.
Very easy hookup..