FPV for quadcopter

[werto165]

I have a quadcopter and I want to add FPV to it. I have a cc3d flight controller. I just had a few questions. Is this all the parts I need for it? http://www.banggood.com/FX-X50-L-5_8G-25mW-40CH-Wireless-AV-Transmitter-With-Antenna-For-FPV-Multicopter-p-1009280.html 

http://www.banggood.com/MinimOSD-MAVLink-OSD-APM-APM2-Flight-Control-Board-p-73436.html

http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-1000TVL-13-CCD-110-Degree-2_8mm-Lens-Mini-FPV-Camera-NTSC-PAL-Switchable-p-1053340.html

http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-VR-007-5_8G-40CH-HD-FPV-Goggles-Video-Glasses-4_3-Inch-With-7_4V-800mAh-Battery-p-960761.html

Do I just need a jst connnector for my power distribution board? Is it the ESC's that need BEC for FPV? 

[CostcoSamples]

I've also been wondering what hardware is need for FPV.  I'd like to try it out on my son's RC truck.  The pieces you linked seem pretty reasonably priced.

[Hackentosher]

Check out my guide, I have some info on fpv gear. You probably want to go with a 200mw transmitter, but those often require a ham license to be legal, but no one really cares.

 

Don't go over 650tvl on your camera, or you'll get some latency. I recommend the hs1177 or a run cam swift. You should also consider a frame other than the versa copter as that doesn't protect the fpv cam. An Impulse rc alien would be good or my personal favorite the Armattan F1-5.

 

 An OSD isn't necessary if you have telemetry in your radio or a battery alarm. 

 

For goggles, my friend has the Eachine vr007 or whatever they're called. Just make sure you have matching antenne with the right connectors (sma vs rp-sma) but I prefer my cheap fat shark goggles. 

[werto165]

48 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

Check out my guide, I have some info on fpv gear. You probably want to go with a 200mw transmitter, but those often require a ham license to be legal, but no one really cares.

 

Don't go over 650tvl on your camera, or you'll get some latency. I recommend the hs1177 or a run cam swift. You should also consider a frame other than the versa copter as that doesn't protect the fpv cam. An Impulse rc alien would be good or my personal favorite the Armattan F1-5.

 

 An OSD isn't necessary if you have telemetry in your radio or a battery alarm. 

 

For goggles, my friend has the Eachine vr007 or whatever they're called. Just make sure you have matching antenne with the right connectors (sma vs rp-sma) but I prefer my cheap fat shark goggles. 

I live fairly near an airport I don't think something of that power would be advisable would it? How would you go about making a 1000TVL work with little latency? would you just need a higher power transmitter? 25mw is the only legal one, I don't know whether it would be worth the risk. My frame is this: 

 

so it's somewhat protected. I have an alarm so I probably won't bother with that OSD. Looking at that hs1177 it mentions:  We suggest you do NOT power the camera directly from the PDB as voltage spikes from the lipo can damage the sensor. It is far better to use the 5v that comes out of the video transmitter, and power the VTX from a regulated supply.  would that consist of another lipo to power it then?

[Hackentosher]

2 hours ago, werto165 said:

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If you're close to an airport, flying is usually the issue, not transmitting. When you're using fpv goggles, 650tvl is fine, it's plenty of resolution. 

 

Oh that frame is fine, I thought you had a versacopter

 

 

the hs1177 can take like 5-22v, but it's good to have a regulated power supply to keep the video clean. The VTX powers the camera, if you get a quality one. 

[werto165]

4 hours ago, Hackentosher said:

If you're close to an airport, flying is usually the issue, not transmitting. When you're using fpv goggles, 650tvl is fine, it's plenty of resolution. 

 

Oh that frame is fine, I thought you had a versacopter

 

 

the hs1177 can take like 5-22v, but it's good to have a regulated power supply to keep the video clean. The VTX powers the camera, if you get a quality one. 

sorry if this is a retarded question but it VTX video TX, as in TX and RX? 

[Hackentosher]

22 minutes ago, werto165 said:

sorry if this is a retarded question but it VTX video TX, as in TX and RX? 

Yup 

[Tom Haas]

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[Tom Haas]

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