"Very strange since the video power input should be 7v to 12v. and only requires 850 mA of current to function properly.  Output is 200 mW.  Any decent 2s to 3s battery will handle it and if you're flying Pixhawk you probably are using a 4s battery…"

"I did. The issue of the negative image was due to a defective Black Pearl monitor. Exchanging the monitor for another of the same brand and model, using the same settings, instantly corrected the issue."

"An update on my issues with 3d Robotics, and it's all good!

Of late I've been reading quite a bit of negative press about customer service at 3D Robotcs. I even managed to experience some of the bad myself after purchasing an RTF X8 that had a…"

"You selected one of the worst engine choices possible, likely to obtain the least expensive product.  I am an SME with regards to two stroke gas engines and I can only wish you all the luck you can hope for with your project,  Whatever else you do,…"

"I'll give the defaults a try.  As you said, the 4/3 setting does cut image size a little while the full screen setting does not appear to generate any visible distortion.

I think you for the help Oleksandr. 
Pat"

"Still cannot obtain any color saturation in the image.  The Sony is supposed to be a color camera.  Anyone have any ideas?"

"Took awhile to find my way through the menu and button functionality.  Bless You Tube for tutorials.

OTH, with settings for NTSC and channel selections matched up, even after adjusting the Color-Hue-Brightness-Saturation and Contrast headings in…"

"APM and Pixhawk are extremely capable flight controllers that are well suited to safe commercial aerial applications.  Both are superior to most of the products currently marketed to hobbyists.  I hope that 3d Robotics is supportive of the petition…"