Another newbie struggling with FPV options :(

[jburnard]

Hi everyone,

Sorry for yet another post on this topic but I've been reading everything here and still don't know what to do. I have had my P2 for a week... just installed the gimble and GoPro and can't wait to get a FPV setup. I don't really do soldering so a complete system ready to go sounds great but I also don't want to get something that I'll want to upgrade right away. On another post I found these links:

http://www.helipal.com/storm-all-in-one ... eluxe.html
AND
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Nt ... av-Search=

Is this a good/recommended set up? Would I be better off with the DJI FPV Hub? Again, sorry, but the more I read the less sure I am on which way to go. Any thoughts are much appreciated!

 

[mysticalice]

Try this:
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=11393

Went through the same thing a week ago.

 

[Bugsbunnyheli]

I went with all Dji parts so I could use their Fpv hub and not have to solder anything a real plug and play

 

[renidroc]

Bugsbunnyheli,

Did you just go fpv or ground station too? Also can you say where you purchased from, does seem to be a minefield of options, can't even see fpv hub on DJI website.

Cheers

 

[jburnard]

Thanks for the replies everyone!

I did see that thread mysticalice but it seemed like a pretty extensive set up... wasn't sure if the kit that I posted would be close to as good but ready-made or not.

Bugsbunnyheli how are you liking your setup? Are you using goggles or a monitor?

Thanks again everyone

 

[Xanadu]

I'll chime in only because I was once in the same boat as you about 1 month ago.

I ended up ordering the ImmersionRC 600MW transmitter and the BlackPearl monitor w/the battery. I also installed the DJI mini iosd, I can't recommend the iosd enough, it's gives you soooo much data.

I flew around for a week or two with the stock antennas but eventually ordered and installed a 5 Turn IBcrazy helical and a set of IBcrazy cloverleaf (Madmushroom) antennas. The 5 Turn Helical and one of the cloverleaf antennas (5 lobe) went on the Blackpearl and the 3 lobe went on the ImmersionRC transmitter.

I understand you're hesitant about the whole soldering thing, so was I, but I can honestly tell you that soldering 2 tiny wires together is quite easy even for a noob (Me). Just make sure you put some heat shrink tubing on them after soldering them.

I get FANTASTIC range with my setup. Using the stock omni-directional antennas I was able to go about 2.2 miles away and the video isn't what cut out, it was the Phantom controller that gave up.

I ordered the antennas from http://www.getfpv.com

http://www.getfpv.com/ibcrazy-5-8-ghz-b ... a-set.html
http://www.getfpv.com/5-8ghz-9-5dbic-helical.html

I ordered the Transmitter and Blackpearl from http://www.floridauav.com/

http://www.floridauav.com/black-pearl-7 ... w-battery/
http://www.floridauav.com/immersion-600 ... ansmitter/

There are a lot of instructional videos on Youtube so let anyone know if you need help.

-Landon

 

[jburnard]

Hi Xanadu,

Great information, thanks for your post! One question for you... does that monitor attach to your transmitter? Thanks again.

 

[OI Photography]

does that monitor attach to your transmitter?

It will if you use this: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6239

 

[d4ddyo]

you can get all kinds of different monitor mounts for the transmitter. OR... you can just mount it on top of a tripod.

 

[Xanadu]

I was going to order that mount that a member on the forum made but with the actual cost and shipping it was pretty close to $60 US.

I ended up ordering this:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... duct=40608

It works great, it's actually carbon fiber so it provides great support.

-Landon

 

[d4ddyo]

I have the mount that the member is selling... It's really nice... however because it's made from a 3D printer and I'll be traveling alot... I want to break it down and the plastic will wear if I do that because it's a softer plastic.

I also have that carbon fiber mount. a little bulky and hard to tear down and build every time I fly.

I'd be happy to sell either for 10 bucks or whatever... i am not going to use either.

I just purchased this one that mounts to the neckstrap eyelet. so small and perfect. I'll let you know how it works but I bought it from Acesdeals.biz

 

[Xanadu]

I like that mount a lot, looks like I'll be ordering one.

 

[GhostMaster]

Here is a very cheap FPV setup, you can get 1km+ range with this setup, its a nice start to FPV.
And if you use a directional antenna on the receiver you could go above 2km.

Boscam TS351: http://j.mp/1iwjZzR
Boscam TS353 400mw: http://j.mp/1gJ6t7s
Boscam receiver RC305 5.8Ghz: http://j.mp/1cRoJjy

RC305 + TS353 combo: http://j.mp/1iuhzQ6

Antennas (circular polarized)
cloverleaf antenna to rx: http://j.mp/1arIRFU
Cloverleaf antenna to tx: http://j.mp/1dG8kbW

7" LCD: http://j.mp/1d7kwsr
Boscam 7" RX-LCD5802 5.8GHz Diversity Receiver: http://j.mp/1lZuham

Just to show how well this setup works here is a video i found on youtube (4.6 km on minute 8:14), in the description is the setup used, and you can read RC305 and TS351, just like this setup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pkYzuNXp_c

 

[jburnard]

Hi d4ddyo,

Love the looks of that mount. Yes please let us know how you like it! Thanks!

I have the mount that the member is selling... It's really nice... however because it's made from a 3D printer and I'll be traveling alot... I want to break it down and the plastic will wear if I do that because it's a softer plastic.

I also have that carbon fiber mount. a little bulky and hard to tear down and build every time I fly.

I'd be happy to sell either for 10 bucks or whatever... i am not going to use either.

I just purchased this one that mounts to the neckstrap eyelet. so small and perfect. I'll let you know how it works but I bought it from Acesdeals.biz