Flite Test - FPV Ground Station - REVIEW

[@FliteTest]

@Kiwideno We use the Canon 5D Mark II and the RED ROCK Micro Shoulder mount.

[@SeanDuffyProductions]

"Looks like you jacked that out of someone's Escalade" haha classic Josh Scott!

[@satkum2101]

"don't wanna talk about that"

[@FliteTest]

@Dareeude Thank you for letting us know! We have fixed the error.

[@thenatureguy4803]

Sir please say longest best range transmitter because I am getting into the hobby

[@thenatureguy4803]

I had watched your beginner series but I want to know the longest range transmitter

[@daveroche689]

This video needs updating.

[@MABFR01]

@@arjunmelwani4788 Still does

[@tylerwright4254]

Still really needs an update video release.

[@MarianoCarpentier]

It does indeed...

[@PiggeonSDG]

Man an update is needed!

[@firefly2472]

Update would be great ahahahah

[@studdgage]

i wish you guys would go more in depth on how everything is hooked up how to get or make the long range antenna and what not.

[@furonwarrior]

If you’re still interested, ask me questions. I’m a licensed ham radio operator.

[@oldfogey100]

Hey guys. Thanks a bunch for this episode. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been leery of getting into fpv due too cost. You explained enough to at least whet my appetite. Great show guys.

[@YknotLearnall]

Can you do an update of DIY Ground Stations? It's been 5-6 years, it would be nice to see some new builds with the new tech. thanks

[@PR0bro]

lol 9 years now

[@sarunasvebra8413]

@@PR0bro 10

[@elcotorro]

12 años!

[@Dareeude]

Two things! First off, THANKS for finally making this video! Also in your "Next time on Flite Test" says "FPV Ground Station - REVIEW" like this video, and you are talking about fpv. Just pointing it out. Keep up the good work! :)

[@TheGreatDrAsian]

We need 2020 versions of these FPV videos

[@Battlefox64_RL]

I didn't realize that this was almost 10 year old video and was thinking *"why the hell are they recording to DVDs???"* 🤣

[@TerryCagg]

Outstanding video, soon to take the leap into quad fpv thanks to you guys! Do tell though, who tooled up in the Road King?

[@mincoffnz]

I would love to see which plane does Dave use for his fpv videos (apart of his quad), also which radio u guys use for fpv, which LRS, which frecuencies do u actully use, how far could u get with dave´s equiment.. etcetera

[@USN308]

I weigh 125 lbs. Design me a 1/3 scale F-14 Tomcat I can fly in myself. Yes, you read that correctly. I doubt if we could use actual jet engines if it's built out of foam, maybe 2 ducted fans driven by 1 gas motor? Monster EDFs? (money. money, money!) Betcha can't tell I'm a huge fan of you guys AND the F-14 Tomcat, can you? P.S.: I don't really need all the avionics that were on the full-size aircraft.... ;-)

[@swaptimeusa]

Can youtube no longer play 720p videos full screen smoothly? Used to work fine but no longer? Great vids though!

[@bumbleboltfpv3707]

Awesome video! Aye, please make an updated version. ^_^

[@furonwarrior]

Omg, you guys used to use DVDs to record footage? Crazy! Amazing how far we come from old tech.

[@BOKI797]

FLite Test you guys always do a fantastic job!

[@rcFFBloodyMicks]

Tim here, from the Bloody Micks. I'm putting together the "mid-price" ground station and am still aquiring parts. How big is TOO BIG for the screen? Am I only limited by how big a groundstation I am willing to carry to the field? Thanks, Tim And keep up the great vids!

[@Ottoaerial]

You prolly already figure this out, the GoPro 1st gen video live feed out (FFO) needs to be set up, it is default to FFF, i think that's the abbreviation.

[@chipgt1]

Thanks for answering my questions guys. It would be nice to see how you link it to google earth since there really isn't much info on that.

[@covertops2011]

Was that a basic Camera Tripod stand being used for the last ground station with the accessories added to it? If I could have a list of the Accessories that would be great.

[@koo2299]

Check bevrc for their 400mw 1.3ghz combo. With stock antennas you should be able to go around 2 miles if your radio can handle it. Also buy a lowpass filter for $15 so your vtx doesn't interfere with your 2.4ghz control. You may want to buy osd if you fly over 1/2mile away since its extremely easy to get disoriented in air.

[@jamesmccallum8094]

I have the attitude goggles and a 700 camera with 200 mah transmitter. It is a crappy set up for me because I want to go a couple miles and this set up goes maybe a half a mile. I did not realize that you can use the receiver you show there because I assumed it is in the googles. Anyway, with the set up you show with googles and the rest of the parts from hobby king, how much money are we looking at to get that up and going?

[@f10p5y]

Hobby King has nothing to do with Eagle Tree diversity controller. They just happen to sell it. Their relationship is like Joe's Used Car lot and a Ford Mustang.

[@kahuna717]

Awesome! I really like the fpv videos and I think you should put out more!!!

[@RCSkunkWorX]

On a 7.4v 2s Lipo,...What's the highest "C" rating that can be used with the FATSHARK Base edition?

[@nintendogod12]

First off i would like to say i really like your videos and i greatly appreciate you for showing us things that most rc people on youtube dont show the viewers. So thank you for the cool videos. Second i just bought my first FPV set after watching this and some of your other FPV videos. And i hope my first FPV flying goes well. Do you have any tips? Great job and Thank you!

[@alex8527-w1q]

Could you tell me what you ended up purchasing, I would like to build a ground station as well, without selling my house to do it. But I do want TRUE diversity for reliability @ 5.8Ghz. THANKS !!!

[@jkajewski1]

what is the frequency of the first one. and does it support a cloverleaf antenna

[@jordanhuusy]

can you use a 2.4ghz antenna with a 5.8ghz receiver?

[@brosius85]

@RCcunuk Trappy uses EzUHF. not dragonlink ; )

[@cod4madass]

does that VIZIO monitor blue screen when you loose a signal? Dan.

[@MrBabyboy4896]

I'm new to FPV and learn something new every day but what's the use of having two receivers. Two receivers means two transmitter and don't that put a little too much weight on what you are flying, unless you some kind of way you tie in the two receiver with one transmitter. Please shed some light on that last set up.

[@matthewharmon6015]

dude when they're saying 2 receivers it only goes to one transmitter, but you have this thing called a diversity controller which picks the reciever with the better singnal at any given time. It just gives you a cleaner image with less interferance, thats all.

[@SoundsFantastic]

One transmitter, one video source being sent out. Having more than one receiver gives you diversity. If you change the antenna types on both receivers it gives you two ways of receiving the video signal, giving you two types of polarity fields to cover. Each receiver is set to the same channel that the transmitter is broadcasting on.

[@jwjwjwjwjwjwjwjjwjwj]

You should do a vid on how to use two patch antennas.

[@dpqbpqbdpqbpqb4754]

After the base station receives the video, is the video sent to the goggles via cable, or does it re transmit the video to the goggles?

[@slothFPV]

dpqbpqb dpqbpqb via cable, this fpv setup is outdated though

[@rcplanes1234]

@MCurriePhotography Get a yagi or patch antenna for ground station.

[@CyberSahilSSJ]

Hey! I am a huge fan of you guys and the hobby.I have an LCD screen from an older laptop and I was wondering if there is a way to use this screen for building an FPV ground station instead of purchasing one. Need your help with this. Thank you.

[@Pono421]

i have a hk osd and a ntsc fpv cam and need some help if you can... i hooked up the osd to the fpv cam and the screen overlay is bunched up. how can i fix this?.... thanks for your time.

[@skyhawk551]

antenna tracker comes with eagletree? that im interested in highly

[@liambowers666]

Guys, what are the rough pricing for each of these stations? I know it can vary wildly dependnig on the qwuality compnonants but just a general idea would have been good as it is one of the key points between them

[@tizmantoday]

what size battery did u use for the first one

[@lewy950]

Did David only bring one change of clothes from Sweden? Some good stuff there, would love to get into FPV.

[@EthanKRETA]

FPV is almost instantaneous, there may be a couple milliseconds latency, but that doesnt hinder you too much.

[@stewartsas]

How do you get the GPS HUD on the screen? Can someone please tell me what I need to buy in order to get the HUD?

[@jkajewski1]

is there specific legal frequencies for Australia

[@dallatorretdu]

medium range of the basic receiver?

[@data9k]

Someono know the model of this "siversity controller" or the link where i cam buy it?

[@Soldier53flyer]

Can you please make a video on how to make a set up like yours and a list of parts, PLEASE!!!!

[@NonSmallJohn]

How can you increase the range if your using a 2.4GHz Transmitter, since 2.4GHz doesn't have the best of range? I want to fly farther but the transmitter can't handle the distances I would like.

[@RCcunuk]

@MCurriePhotography search dragon link and chain link. both are UHF and made for long range flight. expect well over 6 miles..up to 50 miles...nastycop has a vid that he flew over 80km away with a dragon link

[@Kingjeffkoch]

Is there a way to get a high quality live picture on, lets say around 30miles? Everything i see is pretty much amateur style or isn't actual footage of the live link. Is there a way to get a very nice clear 720p or 1080p video link or is that only achievable with military satellite connections? I don't care about the price, just want to know if there is something like that on the civilian market.

[@hughhemington9559]

News helicopters use satellite and sometimes microwave. The equipment won't fit on a multi-rotor, unless it is carried around in a cattle truck.

[@Kingjeffkoch]

Hugh Hemington so it's possible with microwaves? Are those frequencies allowed for civilian use?

[@hughhemington9559]

I believe you need a license to operate a microwave transmission system. They are commonly used by large companies to send data between two fixed points that are line-of-sight. Microwave is very directional and keeping it aligned from a moving platform is a technical challenge (read, expensive).

[@Kingjeffkoch]

Hugh Hemington hmm allright, but it would've the bandwidth to transfer high quality video pictures with a good framerate does it?

[@hughhemington9559]

When you can spend the $$ and carry the weight, resolution and frame-rates are doable.

[@johnd-k3539]

what is the music that you use for your intro?

[@FliVisualsMedia]

What frequency are these based on ?? is it 900mhz ??

[@henrytingle5565]

I have 2 transmitters and want a diversity controle like his where it just takes the strongest signal and has multi outputs. what is the one he is using. also any suggestions. thank you.

[@ethanbowering9944]

They said it was the eagle tree from hobbyking

[@johnl3747]

eagle eyes from eagle tree hobbies they make top shelf equipment for long range fpv its not cheap either but you will be happy with what you (see) and mr. crabby might want to give "em" a go too if he's not satisfied with his little qwad

[@IteKLF]

How can it be that I have never seen this episode? - were I alive?

[@pspexperts]

where did u get the monitor in the first set up from?

[@techflightsims]

josh scott is what makes flitetest good.

[@TheGreenTucan]

i really wanna get into fpv i already have a good plane and i have a dx4e. i would like to know a good setup i can get for a budget of 400$ what are all the materials i need and how do i set it all up?

[@mentuemhet]

Ready Made RC, go there. That is the only place where you can buy top quality gear online. They even have starter packages. They are in the USA. They also have everything you need to know to get into FPV. Good luck.

[@TheGreenTucan]

i heard it was illegal now in my state utah?

[@esavarem]

About how much does the low-budjet model cost?

[@hotblume]

@MCurriePhotography what are you talking about? get a dx6 7 or 8 and buy a satalite reciever ... your range on that is a bunch

[@Gary-kl3qc]

I suggest dropping the useless (to viewers except Chad who has his name there three times) credit listing on every video and putting up a list here of the parts/items being discussed and links to where can find these things. Or, put up some graphic overlays in psot production editing. Good work Chad. but forget the credits..Or, leave the credits AFTER the parts list. :-)

[@ebuff57]

Putting that black bin on its side is a neat idea

[@tennisman523]

were do u get the screen?

[@gutboy17]

Awesome video guys. However, the ad that was attached to the video was for WOMEN SHOES??

[@kamu38]

@benybeeJz I'm not sure what you are asking?

[@pyc789]

can´t you tell us how to set every thing up pls

[@dinantdekruijff4735]

hello folks of flytest, I would ask you if it is possible to do a episode of making a antenna tracker I love to fly fpv and I am very interested to build a antenna tracker with a ardupilot version 2.8. I am looking now for several weeks how to build one but until now I can't find a build video how to make it. my friends overhere in the netherlands also wonna build one but are a little scared to start maybe you know where to look or giving information about the build I am a huge fan of your channel and have looking a lot of your videos and I am started with flying because of you. I hope that I can find the money to get over to the USA to visit one of the flitefest. And to meet you. But until know it's impossible to do that because of the money and also because of medical problems I am 24/7 at home and my biggest hobby is to fly and of course my wife and my children. I would thank you for your big contribution at the hobby and I am looking forward to hear something from you guys. Thank you an with kind regards I salute you Dinant de Kruijff from the Netherlands.

[@coolwaterhubby5208]

Hey guys, we love when you bring to us nice video on fpv, I myself would love to get into it as well as everyone else . But, please do not take this the wrong way. No one can follow how you have your connection wired . Especially the ground station that David is at with two antennas . I understand that you guys only have a limited amount of time when you show a video. But, how can someone follow you when you talk on a subject such as this. Please , show better details thank you.

[@Gaatech]

wish we had better weather in the UK as we all could fly more

[@rubennouta2406]

Holland is the same. Bought a Trainer today and because of heavy rain I couldn't fly it.

[@mattbehnke779]

Can a DVD player be used as a fpv monitor?

[@mainaerial]

A player is a player and a monitor is a monitor. What is the question?

[@koo2299]

1.28ghz is your best bet for video. Its the best range of all frequencies and has no interference whatsoever. Before you fly FPV, do your research. If you are asking about "supporting cloverleaf antennas", you shouldn't buy a system just yet. Check rcgroups for a ton of helpful beginner tutorials. I have a 2mile FPV flight on my channel that includes my gear.

[@satkum2101]

How you move that?

[@realtvnow]

Very Cool Setups! I will be building one soon...something that's easy to transport, but keeps all of the equipment in one container! Dave_is_a party animal:)

[@harryrockths]

Whats the range???

[@thermalrider5868]

This is a great RC Group, and most informative. I have the fatshark FPV goggles W / head tracker. My head tracker stops working about 45 seconds after start up. I can get it to start up over and over by pushing the HT button. Can anyone tell me what is wrong with it?

[@womackke]

was he flying 72mhz?

[@humankind4343]

:-) is it possible to transmet data (altitude,gps,speed....) to "some" googles?Anyone? And is it also possible, while racing, to transmet "other competitors position (circle readings)? Thank you! :-)

[@stem6ruls]

hey guys your video's are amazing and soooooo inspiring but could you please tell me where to find that diversity controller

[@GaryLaPuma]

Anyone had experience with the developers pack of Oculus Rift 3-D virtual display? From what I have read, the potential 3-D display properties promise to the best on the market by the end of this year. David W. would love it.

[@jkajewski1]

im in australia. is 1.28ghz legal

[@MadewellZ31]

i wanna hear it from the pros. do you need a HAM license for 5.8 ghz transmitters??

[@PredMatic]

No.

[@danp8401]

You need a HAM License for any thing above a frequency that's 30 megahertz.

[@Alexrocksdude_]

daN P Source?

[@PredMatic]

Good at 5.8

[@FLYHIGHFPV]

Great Job guys, nice video

[@97yawnac]

Can anyone tell me (in feet) 1) distance with no station 2) distance with first GS 3) distance with 2nd GS 4) distance with 3rd GS I know there are variables, but I do not know how far with just a radio and goggles. Nice to know this info....Thanks.

[@jj01a]

What I absolutely hate about hobbyking - most of their stuff is over seas and shipping costs are ridiculous. I went to buy a kk2 board today for $30. Shipping costs for it was 39$!!!!! That is horrible!!!!! No, scratch that, it is WRONG!

[@TheShiphoo]

Well I crashed my Firebird Stratos and I had to pay 87 dollars for the parts and to get it shipped to Denmark it was another 87 dollars. That was on Horizonhobby.

[@Deimitirjs]

write latter to hobbyking - this guys just showing stuff, not selling it. You have option to choose shops.

[@jj01a]

Right, and the more people complaining and unwilling to purchase from them there are, the more likely they are to address the problem. Judging from the responses I've received from HC regarding the issue, they are not interested in addressing the problem of excessively high shipping costs. Gouging their customers with excessive shipping costs is not honorable.

[@EAteearsehole]

j johns This is why they build warehouse in your country. HK, RU (russia), West USA, East USA, SA (south america) AU (Australia) EU (europe) UK warehouses. If you dont like their shipping, order close to home, order on another website, complaining over internet is not going to do anythiing. oh and fyi, in asia, there are no such thing as customer service. You buy the product, you dont like it? to effing bad, shouldnt buy it in the first place. Same goes with restaurant. You dont like your food? too effing bad, you ate it, now get the eff out of my restaurant. Pretty much .... Now you white folks know. Oh and tipping exist only in North America. Anywhere else, there are no such thing.

[@HeliFlightRCU]

+j johns Besides volume, charging extortionist S&H fees is simply one misleading method that enables them to increase their profit. Price wise, their US warehouses cost the same to the consumer in many respects. Although their overseas batteries are still a great deal cheaper even with their high shipping cost - when compared to the competition. I priced the same batteries from over seas vs the same purchase in the US. It was actually cheaper still from HK, that's if you don't mind the wait.

[@koo2299]

I'm fairly sure its not :( And, the strongest vtx you can have is like 100mw. The goal is almost to have the least illegal setup :S Check rcgroups's FPV setcion for help. They have an aussie FPV thread that you will probably find extremely useful.

[@bobmaxiao]

could u all plz plz introduce us ur fpv twinstar?

[@kamu38]

@benybeeJz It's the video diversity unit.

[@fpvtv9486]

Looks like I overestimated the number of your brain cells.

[@RCflyer247]

you guys should make a FPV dog fight with hobby zones x-port technology

[@LetsplayIndieGamesChannel]

i have no idea what hes talking about. i wish there was a plane or copter i can buy. out of the box, long range, long time flight, gopro capable, with goggles. how much? and where can i buy it :D

[@diferentgames]

The DJI Phantom 2 has alot of capabiliy with things sutch as FPV, GPS hold, return to home and so on, it flies about 25 min w/o gopro and charging time is 1h30m-2h on all things you have to buy the goggles on your own

[@MadewellZ31]

TBS discovery team-blacksheep.com/products/product:213

[@whanna271]

I have a company Flying Squirrel Multirotors that makes custom multirotors, but we also have a new line we are developing called the EconoCopter it is affordable, can carry a GoPro, and can carry FPV. So far all of our models get 15-20 minutes of flight time without camera or FPV. Our base model starts at $240. Our top of the line model which falls in between the DJI Phantom and TBS Discovery is about $1000. It is amazing and with FPV, OSD, GoPro and everything we could fit on it still boasts about a 15-20 minutes. Feel free to contact me if your just interested in a an EconoCopter or just a custom multirotor. email at: [e-mail]

[@satikass]

OSD - Oh shoot dude (Im low on battery) xD

[@jazzlovejesus]

bro please can you tell me the name of what to buy to get long range fly even is 100 to 200 km please just tell me what to buy as in receiver and transmitters and antenna just tell me what to buy,because too sure u two guys know it all

[@HeliFlightRCU]

+Sunday Omoniyi 1st learn to fly. Get yourself a simple aircraft to start. Electric is the easiest platform to start. Learn to fly with out a stabilization system and/or autopilot before even FPV. Have situational awareness of your surroundings including airspace and your fellow patrons down below. The net has a ton of information but attain guidance from local peers who have gained knowledge from experience. Best of luck, have fun and be safe.

[@HeliFlightRCU]

+Heli Flight The other day leaving the supermarket I saw some dude who took off from a busy parking lot, amongst traffic, patrons and literally standing between his and parking cars. Don't be that guy! Go to a park, flying field/club or empty field/lot to learn. That being said hopefully you have joined the fun by now since you post was a year ago. Best Wishes for awesome flying!

[@sterby1]

Great video, like always guys, but Josh, um... could you please cut back on your "basically"? Just pointing it out.. basically.

[@daboom73]

Hey WTF = Hey Welcome To Flitetest I was giving you a smile and nod for that

[@IlluminatedWhiteGuy]

A DVD burner? Might as well install an 8 track player too! With 1080P DVRs available for under $40 bucks shipped to your door the idea of a 640x480 DVD burner has to make you laugh a little then throw up in your mouth a little when you actually think someone is still using them. I haven't played a DVD in 5 years, I don't even own one anymore. With WD HDTV Live media players available for $69 BUCKS you would have to be crazy to deal with obsolete drink coaster making crap.

[@oldsnail]

You do realize this was posted in 2011?

[@letsflyfpv538]

Looks like you jacked that out of a escalade. Josh, dont talk about that

[@a100nick]

what can i get for $150

[@killerbacon7726]

What is fpv

[@tuckermoore1409]

first person view

[@gutboy17]

@PastorOfMuppets143 Yes, Yes I do and she loves shoes. A little scary how much these computers know about us.

[@chrisstolle5664]

I have fatshark attitude goggles. How can I upgrade the video RX and still use the fatsharks?

[@RCcunuk]

@brosius85 Oh ya, I forgot

[@abblis]

Yes that is completely possible. Most people don't use a monitor, they only have goggles.