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$100 Fpv

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  • GordonMcCombGordonMcComb Posts: 3,366
    edited 2014-11-12 09:59
    But these use the "Quanum DIY FPV googles," so they're extra, extra special. About $1,400 less than Google Glass, and far more of a fashion statement!

    On a more realistic note, has anyone used something like this on their Elev-8?
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2014-11-12 10:24
    GordonMcComb wrote: »
    But these use the "Quanum DIY FPV googles," so they're extra, extra special. About $1,400 less than Google Glass, and far more of a fashion statement!

    On a more realistic note, has anyone used something like this on their Elev-8?



    I believe Nick from Parallax tested, but, alas, he is no longer with the company.

    Ken would know.
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2014-11-12 10:25
    erco wrote: »
    ~1 mile range. At $100, every project needs FPV!

    http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__63646__Quanum_Complete_FPV_Bundle_Set_w_Goggles_5_8GHz_32ch_Video_TX_RX_CP_Antennas_and_Camera_PNF_.html

    We will wait for US shipments.
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2014-11-12 11:37
    For any of you who don't know about FPV stuff, I'll share most of the stuff a few of the things I know about it.

    The higher the frequency of the signal, the lower the range (when comparing identical power outputs). The higher frequency stuff generally has a clearer picture since it has such a high bandwidth.

    From what I've read, 900MHz (or 1GHz) systems have the best range. I've heard it's good to avoid 2.4GHz systems since most RC gear uses it. The ~ 5.8GHz of this system can produce good results (I think) but the range will be less than a 900MHz system.

    I've used my 900MHz setup to transmit back a video image of an ELEV-8 flight but so far, I've been too chicken to try full FPV.
  • Mag748Mag748 Posts: 266
    edited 2014-11-12 12:01
    If you wait about a minute on the page a little popup with inform you of a one time offer of $94.99 because you seem so interested in it. I've never seen that before, haha

    -Marcus
  • GordonMcCombGordonMcComb Posts: 3,366
    edited 2014-11-12 14:48
    I can see these things mounted in UAVs being very popular with the gaming crowd, as they can now use their quadcopters in first-person shooter mode.

    With a little extra work, you could attach an IMU to it (or at least a 3-axis compass and accelerometer) and control the quadcopter simply by turning and tilting your head. Sneeze and it dive bombs your boss.
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