FPV introduction

FPV introduction

FPV is short for First Person View and/or First Person Video. Typically a UAV will be controlled by a autopilot/UAV system with the flight pre-programed with a PC based software. The user will pre-program waypoints and then the UAV will fly autonomous to the set waypoints. With FPV a pilot will do most of the flying by a wireless video camera system and normally has no autopilot. A GPS unit can be a useful device when used with an RC aircraft along with a On Screen Display (OSD) and Data Loggers. It overlays the GPS info over video so the pilot can see the displayed information on the their viewing screen. The FPV pilot gains information on his/her aircrafts location, speed, altitude, heading, battery power, motor rpm's

Not a good idea or recommended to use one of those eBay cheapy wireless cameras systems.No goggles are needed and some pilots don't like to wear them like pilots that wear glasses. Good monitors can be used just fine for viewing.

Head Tracking (HT) is mainly used with pan/tilt servos with a camera attached on the aircraft. Mounting the Head Tracker to video goggles will allow the FPV pilot to control the camera with their head movements

You should Practice safe flying and operation of model craft while in FPV Piloting "mode". It's important to use good quality components.Aircraft maximum weight and speed limited to FAA guidelines.