Getting Started with FPV Piloting

Getting Started with FPV Piloting

The Easy Star is one of the best FPV Planes.

Flying Wings can make a nice Fast FPV Platform

If you are new to wireless video the first thing is to purchase a wireless video system that will fit your needs from a good FPV vendor like DPCVA.com,ReadymadeRC.com, etc.... First you must consider what type of FPV piloting you will be doing, long range (2 miles or more) or short range (less then 1 mile). Long range will require more equipment and a powerful wireless transmitter 500-1000mw (milliwatts) where shorter range requires less power like anywhere from 10mw to 300mw. More watts = further distance. For FPV pilots a 500mw system is the most popular since it can have as much as 2-3 miles of range without drawing lots of power like a 1000mw system. It's recommended to have more wireless video range then RC radio range so if you happen to lose the RC link at least you well be able to see the aircraft's view and OSD info. Helpful if the aircraft should go down making retreiving much easier.

We well assume that you already have an RC Plane, Helicopter, Car, Boat, HAM lic. and are familiar with the radio controlled hobby.

If not we suggest you start with a Radio Controlled Aircraft/Vehicle and become good at controlling it before you ever try FPV piloting. Even though some hobbyist may think it's easier to control a RC aircraft/vehicle through the use of FPV it might not be for you.