dtw
KC1UAV
Thanks! I don't use IOC or waypoints anyway, so... If the GPS lock is solid then it's definitely an option. I'll have to give it a shot on my next go 'round!
Whats the best FPV set up?
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Thanks! I don't use IOC or waypoints anyway, so... If the GPS lock is solid then it's definitely an option. I'll have to give it a shot on my next go 'round!
engin
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Thanks for reply.. FPV monitor on transmitter? I have a question. Do you use lc filter and low pass filter on vtx with 1.3ghz and dragonlink..Hello!
I think the easiest is whatever collapses the smallest/easiest. I have my setup mounted on a tripod with no ground station case. However, this is really a personal preference.
This is not mine, but looks very similar to what I've done.
dtw
KC1UAV
I don't use a "low pass filter" on my VTX with DragonLink - it's not needed with the newer DragonLink TX and 1.3Ghz.
I do use an LC Filter - which I highly recommend something like: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_15&products_id=533 or find a voltage regulator that says it's well filtered.
I have several FPV monitors that have their own separate tripods from my antenna tripod. I use Flysight 7" Black Pearl monitors.
dtw
KC1UAV
LOL - I actually have 4 tripods. I have 2 ground station/relay stations (1.3Ghz crosshair & cloverleaf with diversity), and 2 tripods with monitors - one setup is for my camera person.
dtw
KC1UAV
I don't use the mission planner so much. I've done it before by setting a laptop on my truck and running a USB cable to the Eagle Tree from my ground station, but... You'll probably have to figure out a good way to deal with that.
dtw
KC1UAV
How far really depends on a lot of things. There are thousands of threads on this. I think "flight time" will become more of a factor than video transmitter range. For instance, I've flown 3 miles away using this setup (using the crosshair antenna and it's FOV), but I came back on fumes - my battery was close to dying. I had trees and a rather large embankment in front of me. 1.3Ghz really does well - and can go incredibly far, but with a multirotor, you'll probably have a more difficult time managing your flight times.
dtw
KC1UAV
No, I have no case in my setup, at all. I have my crosshair antenna with Eagle Eyes fastened on the back. I have a second receiver with cloverleaf antenna fastened on the back (just like in the above picture). Then I have a 5.8Ghz relay transmitter fastened to the back of the crosshair antenna as well. It relays the signal from the Eagle Eyes unit to my monitors. The monitors mount on a tripod easily.
This way, I can setup my ground/relay station on top of my truck, and setup my monitor tripods on the ground - and I have a great deal of flexibility in placement of these things.
dtw
KC1UAV
Like I said - this is all a personal preference and what you like. For things like this, looking around the Internet and seeing what other people are doing - as well as figuring out where you're going to pack things away when you travel. All that of plays a role in making decisions about your layout. Give it a lot of thought. I probably didn't give my setup as much thought as I should have because I've bought so much gear just to solve problems - probably way overkill. It's much better to plan, as you are - but definitely do as much research as you can!
http://hobbywireless.com/all-you-ne...-ghz-800mw-lawmate-with-8-monitor-p-1258.html
Is this a reasonable product for longer range fpv? If so, does it require a special Tx? Open here as I currently don't have a transmitter
I want to put this on a 450 frame so I could fly around on my farms and not lose video and maintaining line of site is not an issue as no liability if I run into a cow.
Is this a reasonable product for longer range fpv? If so, does it require a special Tx? Open here as I currently don't have a transmitter
I want to put this on a 450 frame so I could fly around on my farms and not lose video and maintaining line of site is not an issue as no liability if I run into a cow.
dtw
KC1UAV
How big is your farm? If you had a multirotor, to what distance do you need to fly?
I've flown my quad over a mile (5400 feet) with a 200mw (http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_30_38&products_id=924) transmitter and an omni-directional antenna on the receiver (http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_34_44&products_id=1015)
I recommend the receivers from RMRC because they have a quality saw filter in them, which in my experience, gets better reception.
That said, I do also use these http://hobbywireless.com/12-13-ghz-...ug-play-transmitter-international-p-1331.html on my larger hexacopters (550, 680, etc.) because I have two transmitters on board - a 1280 and 1258 for FPV and camera person. 1280 and 1258, although separate channels, still can interfere with one another. This is why I go to more powerful transmitters.
However, flying my 450-sized quad, I've used 2.4Ghz and 1.3Ghz and in my experience, 1.3Ghz is just hard to beat. If you look into the pepperbox antenna for your receiver, it's a bit more expensive, but definitely worth it. You'll definitely need an LRS system (DragonLink or other) to handle the distance.
I've flown my quad over a mile (5400 feet) with a 200mw (http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_30_38&products_id=924) transmitter and an omni-directional antenna on the receiver (http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_34_44&products_id=1015)
I recommend the receivers from RMRC because they have a quality saw filter in them, which in my experience, gets better reception.
That said, I do also use these http://hobbywireless.com/12-13-ghz-...ug-play-transmitter-international-p-1331.html on my larger hexacopters (550, 680, etc.) because I have two transmitters on board - a 1280 and 1258 for FPV and camera person. 1280 and 1258, although separate channels, still can interfere with one another. This is why I go to more powerful transmitters.
However, flying my 450-sized quad, I've used 2.4Ghz and 1.3Ghz and in my experience, 1.3Ghz is just hard to beat. If you look into the pepperbox antenna for your receiver, it's a bit more expensive, but definitely worth it. You'll definitely need an LRS system (DragonLink or other) to handle the distance.
dtw
KC1UAV
So you don't want to use a tripod, is what you're saying? Most ground/relay stations need something to sit on top of. The higher you get your receiver (antenna, actually), the better - so I've seen folks using poles that break down into 3 foot sections - put together they're like 9 feet in the air. On the top of the pole, they put a receiver with a 5.8Ghz transmitter for relay, then use goggles to fly with. Would work similarly with that monitor system you're looking at.
However, can't stress enough how important it is to get your receiver up in the air with a good antenna, especially if you're going close to a mile and there are trees and/or hills around you.
However, can't stress enough how important it is to get your receiver up in the air with a good antenna, especially if you're going close to a mile and there are trees and/or hills around you.
I guess, as usual, I'm confused. I have zero practical experience with this. Reading Internet info suggests a 5.8 Ghz will get you about 600 feet. That's not really far enough for my purposes. The lower frequencies will go farther and penetrate better, so I thought if a person used a 1.2/1.3 Ghz with mushroom style antennas set up on your Tx and quad, then more distance reception could be achieved. David