FPV for the FC40

[deltamike]

Hi,

Any techs out there, please have a gander at the specs of the following.

http://www.banggood.com/DIY-5_8G-200mW- ... 47633.html

It looks okay but before I consider buying it are there any pitfalls that you can see. Its 5.8 Ghz that might interfere with the control frequency, but any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks

Pete

 

[dtviewer]

I believe with the FC40 you need to look at a 2.4 FPV set up.

 

[pert]

and make sure if your getting goggles they will work on 2.4,

 

[ericymx]

you should check this out, I think this is what I am going for.

http://hobbywireless.com/24-ghz-systems ... -p-20.html
http://hobbywireless.com/portable-video ... -1008.html
http://hobbywireless.com/mini-fpv-camer ... p-945.html

I Have order the Turnigy Mobius 2-Axis Gimbal and should receive it within a few days. I want to order the mobius cam also, but I will try to use the gimbal with the fc40 cam for now.
I want to use the mini fpv cam so I cand set the mobius on Time Lapse photo shooting.

I think this is the way to go.

Eric

 

[deltamike]

Thanks Eric.

Keep me up to date of how you are getting on please.

 

[deltamike]

I believe with the FC40 you need to look at a 2.4 FPV set up.

Hi DT.

I quite agree, but if the transmitter and a/c keep swopping within the 5.8 channel would the FPV link REALLY interfere if it were on a fixed narrow band frequency- if you see what I mean.

I don't know enough and have not got the knowledge to answer that question, and I am hoping a tech will answer this one.

Pete

 

[lostkiwi]

The question is do you really want to risk it?

DJI moved the FC40 up to 5.8GHz for a reason when they attached a 2.4GHz camera.

 

[deltamike]

The question is do you really want to risk it?

DJI moved the FC40 up to 5.8GHz for a reason when they attached a 2.4GHz camera.

No - you are right - I will not chance it. Looks a nice bit of kit for the price too. Shame it isn't on 2.4

Light bridge is good but for £800 odd its a bit pricey.

 

[darwin-t]

I got a 400 mw 2.4 Ghz video transmitter and matching receiver and it works quite well. I did buy a higher gain antenna for the receiver, it was less than 10 bucks at Amazon.

I also got a backup monitor made for use in a car for the monitor. It has a 7" screen and it was well under $30

 

[ericymx]

Thanks Eric.

Keep me up to date of how you are getting on please.

I finally went with a digital 2.4Ghz 1000mW Tx/Rx
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... _NTSC.html
It's a bit heavy but works great I also bought a 7in screen.
I use the camera now but will connect my mobius camera eventually.
I just finalize the set up of the Tarot Mobius gimbal and it works great.

 

[motchjv]

I have used the Boscam 5.8G 200MW and 500MW video transmitter in a 5.8G FC40 without any problems. I think modern transmitters use much narrower bands and band switching with should prevent any interference problems.

Chers
John