I would like to get a turn key FPV solution for my quadrotor. I have an attached GoPro for high def video but would like to go FPV to enhance my field of video shooting. Looking into it there are a ton of options. I see that the GoPro can be used as the camera as well. Countless goggles, FatShark, etc.
Is there just a good package deal out there that will give me vision? Quality doesn't need to be wonderful, just allow me to fly, range isn't that big of a deal, thinking that 5.8Ghz will be fine.
I'm sure someone has something in use that will meet my requirements. Just don't want to waste money on the wrong thing. Would like to get it right the first time. Wading through the options is making my brain spin so some advice with someone with experience in this would be helpful.
Thank you!
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Higher frequency = shorter range with the same TX power + LOS issues + multipath issues.
The higher you go the lower your quality gets because of this.
hi,
I am using a 5.8 video 500mW Tx system (hobbyking)... not getting a clear video, i mean getting good... but not very good... i need live broadcast quality and for documentaries... or somewhere close to it from my Quad set up...... with just the video tx and rx on i can see a bit of disturbance.....now when i fire up the motors... some more disturbance starts....have put ring magnets on all escs...with 4 turns on each ring magnet.....
Some of my friends who r into pro jobs have put 1.5 or 2 Watt video Tx..... will i get better quality signal at Rx with a 1.5 watt 5.8 video Tx....something like the MONDO Extreme 1.5 watt 5.8..........and what if at all effect will it have on my 2.4 Rx in the Quad which is just 5 inches away....
If you're going w/ the 5.8ghz setup, make sure to get some cloverleaf antennas.
I used a 200mW 5.8Ghz one and it didn't go too far. Just a nearby tree would cause me lost the visual. Quite scary experience. I'm now using a 2W 900Mhz one. I can't say for sure 900Mhz is better, but the 2W certainly helps. :D