Current Best Setup?

Thanks for the info. That's is exactly the type of info I needed I never thought about the goggles before.
 
And now back to the original subject of this thread... ;)


@QYV and @mcopete

I mixed and matched from your suggestions. Is this a good set up? Am I missing anything? Everything compatible? What kind of range should be expected? How clean would the image be?

DJI iOSD Mini ($64)
http://www.amazon.com/DJI-iOSD-Mini-On- ... B00FKZZQQS

ImmersionRC 5.8Ghz Audio/Video Transmitter - FatShark compatible (600mw) (Hobbyking.com) ($70)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... 00mw_.html

Boscam Display - ($157)
http://www.amazon.com/Blueskysea®-Boscam-Helicopter-RX-LCD5802-channels/dp/B00JOXPOHI

Antennas - ($110)
1. 4.25 turns helix 5.8 GHz RHCP
1. Pinwheel with 90° connector
1. Pinwheel with straight connector
http://fpvlr.com/shop/index.php?route=p ... duct_id=97

Plug and Play Cable: DJI Phantom 2 to iOSD Mini and Fat Shark/ImmersionRC Transmitter ($16)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LDX65OS

Andoer JST Male Plug Charging Adaptor for Boscam FPV RX-LCD5802 HD 5.8G 7" Monitor US Plug ($4)
http://www.amazon.com/Andoer-Charging-A ... 00L7R682Y/

Without shipping it's about $420

Am I missing anything?

Thank you!
 
Mike Fix said:
And now back to the original subject of this thread... ;)


@QYV and @mcopete

I mixed and matched from your suggestions. Is this a good set up? Am I missing anything? Everything compatible? What kind of range should be expected? How clean would the image be?

DJI iOSD Mini ($64)
http://www.amazon.com/DJI-iOSD-Mini-On- ... B00FKZZQQS

ImmersionRC 5.8Ghz Audio/Video Transmitter - FatShark compatible (600mw) (Hobbyking.com) ($70)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... 00mw_.html

Boscam Display - ($157)
http://www.amazon.com/Blueskysea®-Boscam-Helicopter-RX-LCD5802-channels/dp/B00JOXPOHI

Antennas - ($110)
1. 4.25 turns helix 5.8 GHz RHCP
1. Pinwheel with 90° connector
1. Pinwheel with straight connector
http://fpvlr.com/shop/index.php?route=p ... duct_id=97

Plug and Play Cable: DJI Phantom 2 to iOSD Mini and Fat Shark/ImmersionRC Transmitter ($16)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LDX65OS

Andoer JST Male Plug Charging Adaptor for Boscam FPV RX-LCD5802 HD 5.8G 7" Monitor US Plug ($4)
http://www.amazon.com/Andoer-Charging-A ... 00L7R682Y/

Without shipping it's about $420

Am I missing anything?

Thank you!

I am a little confused.
In addition to the 3 antennas that comes with the FPVLR kit, would I still need to buy the ImmersionRC 5.8Ghz Audio/Video Transmitter?
 
chadandreo said:
I am a little confused.
In addition to the 3 antennas that comes with the FPVLR kit, would I still need to buy the ImmersionRC 5.8Ghz Audio/Video Transmitter?

Yes. You will still need a video transmitter. That antenna set is just an upgrade to the stock antennas that ship with the various components. One is for the transmitter and the other two are for a diversity receiver.
 
antennas are just antennas. you still need a transmitter to send the signal yes. and unless you want to do some soldering and cable splicing, don't forget the plug and play cable for whatever transmitter family you get (there are two main families/frequency sets)

anybody that still hasn't bought components yet, I humbly suggest you check my new stickypost regarding lowest prices and options
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=26413
 
guys, this is Tony , owner of FPVLR.com
when the right antennas are used even a cheap system like the 200mw boscam tx and rx can go miles with clear video.
yes you still need tx and rx but the antennas at these frequencies make or break your fpv link... literally.
:)
 
Just pulled the trigger on my FPV setup, and I can't thank everyone enough for all the great advice I've found on this forum and in this thread in particular. Thought this would be a good chance to give it a bump. If someone's still shopping for their FPV system definitely check out QYV's sticky at viewtopic.php?f=34&t=26413. VERY helpful!

So this is what I've got on the way...

  • Imme​rsion​RC 5.8G​Hz 600m​w Audi​o / Vide​o Tran​smitt​er from getfpv.com for $69.99
    Black Pear​l 7​" LCD Moni​tor with 7-Ch​annel 5.8G​Hz Dive​rsity Rx from dpcav.com for $199.99
    Video Cabl​e for Phan​tom2 with DJI iOSD Mini ​& Zenm​use (Imm​ersio​nRC ~ FatS​hark) from dpcav.com for $9.99
    5.8 GHz Ante​nna set from fpvlr.com for $110.00
    DJI iOSD Mini On-Screen Display for Real-Time Flight Information from amazon.com for 69.99
    DJI Phan​tom FPV Moni​tor Moun​t from raveaerialvideo.com for $33.03

I also ordered the Flytrex Core for 49.99, and I'll admit that I'm a little bit leery of adding all these toys to my phantom. (Phantom2 with Zenmuse and H3 Black) I'd like to mount the iOSD Mini internally, and the Tx behind the gimbal where my camera interference board is now. Flytrex is small but I think it needs to be mounted externally as well. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good step by step installation guide?

Any additional thoughts, tips, or suggestions on this setup are welcome!
 
Lots of good information in this thread. So is it generally accepted that the ImmersionRC is better than DJI's AVL58? If so, why is that the case? Better specs?
 
sounds great.
just go to the group and click on "Photos" and there you will see all the different Albums.

this weekend i will be updating the Albums and will add "Project Glen" which will
have in details pictures and description about adding a long distance FPV system to P2.
 
little delay on the "Project Glen" packages got mixed up at UPS so some lady received the Phantom where
i received her bowl she purchased from someone in Cali.
should be here any day now and some new albums will be posted soon.
 
OK, I'm back. Got sidetracked with other projects. Are these components still good or are they outdated? Hopefully gonna pull the trigger within the next couple of weeks. spent 2 months in Japan and have a little money saved up to split between my muscle car build-up and my phantom.
 

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