FPV made easy (part 1)

[@B0M0A0K]

Where to start. Great work Bruce. Exactly why I was drawn to your videos in the first place. Clear, easily understood explanations with Pros and Cons. I have seen the 'cloverleaf aerial' videos elsewhere but was a little unclear on how this all went together. Looking forward to the rest in this series so I can look at my own FPV project. You are also proving the point I am constantly banging on about, These things don't actually cost that much to make!

[@sparkles9868]

Might be a good idea Bruce if you do a updated version to this series seeing as everything has changed so much

[@notasixpack]

I am just starting to get into FPV and finding information is like asking what's your favorite movie. Everyone has a different opinion. Thanks for putting this all in 1 place! I need to watch this 5-10 times. Please continue on with the other parts!

[@artcoruk]

Yeah, finally someone who will show how to put it all together to make it work and whats more for fracture of price of ready sets. Perfect for someone who just want to check if he'll like it without need to spend thousands in advance.

[@RCSkunkWorX]

OUTSTANDING video Bruce!! I've been waiting for this series for about a year :)

[@MrGrumbleshanks]

Thanks for a great video. I'm just returning to RC flying after 20 years and am amazed at what is available and possible now. Can't wait to try FPV soon. Being a Kiwi, I also love the do it yourself #8 wire approach too. cheers.

[@kinherts]

I also look forward to this build as its exactly what i want to do. the AXN with FPV Good work Bruce !

[@Impailer1974]

Just what I need! will be building a low budget one once you have completed the series - Thank you!

[@Donatillo1961]

You are 100% worth watching and actually enjoying how you teach us about the RC world !

[@CaldorSD]

Great video just like all the others. I am sure looking forward to your upcoming videos on FPV as well. Watched lots of your other videos already and liked them as well. Keep up the good work. Oh sure love your flying field you have over there. Not much here where I live but we get by when the wind isn't blowing.

[@svareter42]

more, more, more, - this is what i have patiently (most of the time) waiting for so long

[@TurboSunShine]

Im looking forward to this series! keep it up :)

[@tankshermanator]

Looking forward to the next FPV video, Thanks Bruce

[@Soldier53flyer]

Thank You, I like every video you have put out. I'm a Disabled VET. and cost is my enemy! I'm in the VA hospital and I some times get a signal so I can see your videos and I follow your videos every time I can! I look for them to keep me from going nuts in here! I can't wait to get out of hear to start putting a set up on a airplane! but for now you keep me going! I think I have seen just about all your Videos! so from a old Soldier thank you! I can under stand you and follow what u are saying!

[@daskipper]

Another really great video. I am looking forward to learning FPV with you

[@leetrevarthen]

Perfect timing Bruce. I'm looking at what to buy as a starter FPV package. Will be very interested in the Dominator 5.8 system review, as its top of my list at the moment. Although so far signal quality from what i have seen is very poor.

[@blackmennewstyle]

Very very good video for introducing FPV flight with materials !

[@MrGantzFan]

Is there a part two (or more) to this awesome video?

[@veizour]

Spelled out, details, hints, and tips. Thank you!

[@gwxyzzy]

Bruce Great idea for a video series. In your review of vid glasses will you evaluate how easy they are to use with eyeglasses? I am about your age and like many others I need glasses full time and I cannot focus close. I believe I read in some reviews of vid glasses that there are optics you can put in for correction, but they only work for near sighted people. I am far sighted. Also I think these can't be used with the eyeglasses on. Your welder setup may be the answer. Thanks for the vids

[@BMSWEB]

Bruce LOVE your little transmitter. I can't wait to make one of those, I can't wait to use it on a small model!! You're a champ buddy. I think another donation is in order :) THANK YOU

[@uptime4downtime]

I like the way you mounted that cheap old hobbyking camera. They are a real pain to mount nicely. Nice compact solution there!

[@heyhey1385]

Love the idea of this series im about to get into fpv on a ardupilot hex copter

[@icebear1946]

I originally ordered a number of things including FatShark goggles; everything worked quite nicely other than for the FatShark goggles, which I determined were not a reasonable product and sent back. Sixty dollar portable TV sets work quite nicely and that looks like the better way to go.

[@52mrdan]

Great job Bruce keep going,i am just getting in to FPV and realy use your info, very helpful,keep it comming please.Thanks man.

[@phillynn79]

Wow! Excellent video! Thanks so much for the share! I learned a lot in just a few minutes! Off I go to start my entry-level set up!

[@hakank1]

Excellent as always!

[@jrcampen]

Love the welding mask goggles. I was thinking exactly that yesterday but how did you get it to focus at such a short distance? Just strong reading glassless?

[@bfmglobal]

YES! I've been waiting for this! Keep em coming...thanks so much!

[@Whakahere]

really looking forward on how you make your TX and RX. I have always wanted to build my own. Using the chinese 5.8ghz 200mw I have flown out 8.1km using a cloverleaf and a 8 turn helical. Range can still be had as the receivers are great little things.

[@jahatton]

I really appreciate ALL your hard work in RC Model Review! I learn so much But there is no way would I be seen with the welders mask! LOL

[@SIXEIGHTTWO]

Hey Bruce, great video! I was wondering if you plan on including anything about recording your fpv? Like which DVR is the best for the price and so on... Thanks

[@dnakedinkorea]

Very informative, great work as always.

[@Soldier53flyer]

I have a Sky Surfer I think they are just about the same as the AXN Floater!? have you had a chance to look at the Sky Surfer? I need to set it up as ez as I can at a low cost, so if you keep teaching I will keep watching you videos. Thank You, have a great day!

[@snaprollinpitts]

Hi Bruce, I have tried to get your fpv backpack, but if they are ready I'm ready, but what I wanted to ask you is can you send me a link where to get the video player a la welding helmet. everything I've found is too expensive and no video in. also interested in the patch antenna. thanks mike

[@SapereAude562]

On 3:44 let me add that there is in fact a "almost-HD" Downlink available at the moment. GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition (w/ Wi-Fi) and an iPad. Plus You can have the GoPro recording at full HD at the same time. Check it out. Great videos, thank you!

[@SirArghPirate]

Did you make a video explaining how to make this antenna?

[@codydiez149]

Thank you for Videos,they are the most educative and detailed RC videos I have seen in youtube, and I do have a question hopefully some body can help me to answer, I bought a 900MHZ 800mW fromHobby King, late some body said that it's restrictions using this kit in USA; It's any way (any channel, frequency or something like that) can allow me to use this kit in Florida. I'll really appreciate your answer as I think you are the most reliable source of in RC information in the RC world. Thank you.

[@ScottsUtubeWorld]

Great ideas! Thanks for posting this video. I learned a lot.

[@EddieWNC]

It's about time!!! (kidding) Thanks for the post. I'm really looking forward to the "more money than I know what to do with" version, though.

[@Fonzzzzzii]

@RCModelReviews yeah i think that the thing everyone wants to know about fpv is how to dramatically increase the range without having to pay much. will you have any videos about boosting the output power? i've seen 7W boosters but im not really sure how they work.

[@tehcereb]

@anariaq As a matter of fact GoPro2 works really well in low light, just search for GoPro2 video samples. I think the darkness of live output has something to do with the video levels.

[@2Brave4u]

I see a sailplane type of craft behind you with a pulse jet. Can you provide me with any into on it?? Thanks

[@geistknife]

check amzn for an automotive rear view screen there should be some that will work for you. they usually have an rca connection yellow for video white for audio.

[@rscofieldfly]

Welding helmet -- LOL -- but I love it! Looks like it would nicely block out the sun. Bruce - did you field test it?

[@crystalnjohn06]

hi bruce if i may call you that . i watch all of your videos i am also a sub to your channel and i have been wating for this for a long time .. i have really learned a lot from you, i fly helis and i have a frsky mod in my futaba and i do use cheep Chinese servos also, i am however sorry i have not donated i know you won't stop me but i find it hard to make myself do it .keep up the good work rocket man!!

[@frankg3278]

I need some help. I want to put fpv on my glider and I want it to have an artificial horizon and a home pointer. What components would I need?

[@IbnAir23]

@RCModelReviews That what Im trying to figure out what the best esc and battery I should use with it to get enough power to achieve the maximum height my spektrum transmitter and reciever will give me. Any recomendations with the power setup would be very helpful? I am using the spektrum dx6i (DSMX) tx and a 6210 rx.(DSMX)

[@catamaranman333]

@anariaq thats on the "RCTestFlight" channel....works with any camera that has video out.

[@Hoverbot1TV]

There is a conductive glue on ebay that I used to glue a perforated heat sink on the 200mw chip tx.

[@Galvoflysoz]

o was there ever a Part two? I cant find it at all !! I wish you would link episodes together when doing a series!!

[@ziadkadi]

You have been a great influence and resource to my new hobby thank you! That been said, the welding goggles are hilarious. Your gonna scare everybody out of the park!

[@modbnet]

haha! "If the plane hits you in the face, you won't get scarred for life!" Awesome video, thanks.

[@resurrectd]

yeah this is great i have been waiting for this, thanks bruce

[@Moeisabeast12]

I love this video, and i was wondering if you sold you're mini 5.8ghz transmitter, im 13 and sadly i dont have much money to buy nice fpv things.

[@Flash5Cartooning]

YAY! I've been waiting for this series!

[@IbnAir23]

@RCModelReviews Im useing a 30 amp esc and a 2200 mah 3 cell 30 c battery. wth the sock motor. yes the prop is on right and the rotation is correct also.

[@jdycki5893]

Is it possible to run both control radio and FPV on 2.4ghz, separate channels, or will it cause problems?

[@Sambas1983]

Can you do channel vs frequency measurement for HK 900MHz 1500mW transmitter?

[@highcountryhay]

I had a question about fpv goggles. It may be a stupid question but I was wondering if say I had 2 pairs of Fat Shark goggles can 2 people watch the plane in flight at the same time from the one signal be transmitted? That would be cool for friends or the other half...

[@devtavares2190]

You can you just need line splinters for the receivers you can get them at radio shack

[@rcplanetim53]

im 50 years old and have been flying rc since i was 14.. and i have NEVER joined the AMA.. dont feel like letting them tell me how or what to fly! i fly high and free!!!!! oh yea great video..

[@tehcereb]

@jwr38 If you want a fluid image out of Gopro put the latest firmware (in order to have live output without any other trick) and set it up to 1280x720 (60p or 50p). The bad part is that the overall image is too dark (but I don't have good video goggles) for FPV and you can't have proper exposure of the ground when you have the sky and the land in your frame. Now I have a Pixim Seawolf camera whose WDR feature is the best when flying into the sun (both sky and land are well exposed).

[@steijn30]

Great video. I love your cheap video goggles!! great idea!

[@IbnAir23]

I do have one question. I fly this same plane and im having trouble getting it very high in the air. What ay be the issue. Im useing Spekgtrum dx6i dsmx and a 6210 full range reciever. Help

[@Whakahere]

@anariaq The video from the gopro out is not very clear. It struggles to pick up light so i can be hard to use. Like the cheap hobbyking board camera. People use another camera as they often produce better in lowlight condition.

[@lookeflite]

What's maximum range you can get from the 5.8ghz fpv gear (without polarized antenna) from hobbyking

[@vstromrider3736]

The "part 2" vid is called "AXN Clouds Fly Floater Jet RC plane build video" of which there are 3 parts.

[@HobbyKing1000]

were can I get the LCD screen at? I cant find them as cheap as you said

[@scottfirman]

This is older? I didnt look at the date this was made. It did help a bit. Things are changing so fast in this part of the hobby. Especially since you made this. Camara's have advanced also. Its almost like stone knives and bear skins compaired to what is out there now.

[@TheBlackKnob]

So.. where is part 2? or are they not labelled as part 2?

[@Najvalsa]

Yesterday it was pretty damn sunny, and then today wouldn't you know it crappy weather again, and here I was thinking that we might actually sustain a sunny time in SUMMER! They say it's always raining somewhere in New Zealand, but not the ENTIRE country for the best of 2 weeks or so, aah well.

[@oobazz]

can u all so include what makes a good tx and rx radio for fpv please

[@Major_plays]

lol its only been how many years and they finally payed u off also love the USA shirt on a kiwi cant wait for the next vid boss

[@RCFollower]

Do you recommend the fpv rtf set up that hobbyking offer?

[@100SteveB]

Wow, watching this in 2019, how things have progressed in the last 7 years!

[@MrJoker047]

thanks for your work and i love the videos

[@cobra60six]

I'm going to subscribe to your channel, you seem to know what your talking about and how to present it. I really need to know how to setup and program my Futaba 10CHG to make the "head tilt and pan" work properly on my FatShark Predator.

[@Oagh]

Thanks for the info , I will watch the next one.

[@JaydenLawson]

Doesn't seem to be there, but there's some recent ones explaining a whole lot more...

[@lexjuice]

What happened to the rest of the series?

[@SundayShi]

Where is the 2nd and 3rd part of this?

[@moonstryder1740]

I'd love to make a FPV system to play paintball, like maybe a large slow flying plane with a forward and a downwards facing camera just as a little novelty strafe runner plane with a small ball dropper or a little airsoft gun with 6mm paintballs inside

[@uptime4downtime]

After hearing about guys chopping half their ear off flying FPV, your welding helmet is actually a very sensible idea...rig up the darth voicebox and it gets even better :-)

[@christiaantroost]

Thanx for taking your time to do this. very helpfull..

[@darkergambit3129]

The AMA rules are not a legal obligation. I know tons of AMA members that fly FPV. They don't care. A whole group in my hometown was breaking the LOS rules two weeks ago and passing the goggles. The problem you could run into would be if you caused an accident and wanted to claim the insurance. You can still get independent insurance if you want to commercial work as many do.

[@MauriceWalshe]

Shouldn't you use circular polarized Antennas for the ground station? and why not use a better Omni on the ground station? you can get 8 and 10 db omnis in the wifi and easy

[@Timothyboland1995]

I wont to be able to fly up to 2km what do i need to do that?

[@cod4madass]

the advantage of a welding mask " if the plane hits you in the face you wont be scarred for life" In Stitches, gotta love bruce's humour :)

[@aaron.t438]

How far can a stock hobbyking 900mhz 200mw fpv set

[@JaydenLawson]

Great video!

[@pokies100]

purchased a helicopter to fly a ipod nano into the air to collect video but the flying skill needed to get off the ground and put the coper through next door cloths line. new blade at 13% the purchase price and we are flight ready again. now it is time to look at what you are educating on. rod

[@Dronesteve-72]

I agree where is part 2

[@Hyprmtr]

I just came across this video. We have come a long way in just a few years. Imagine what the future holds! (if we don't get forced into becoming outlaws) :)

[@ostidetabarnak]

nevermind the axn, get your velcroed brokeback, ops, bareback system on the pulse jet behind u. u could also tape on the one legged doll , but be carefull that her hair doesnt get in the reed valves

[@pinzgauernorcal]

you should do more advanced stuff theres already so many vids out there for beginners

[@NickTub3]

Where is part 2?

[@chemieprof]

were is part two and so on...???? :(

[@MoloccoloM]

you are right about that but the problem is the wifi range, flying fpv no further than 50-100 meters doesnt make sense :/

[@INCABRC]

See my channel for the old school way and all 8 parts are posted. Most of the info is still applicable in today's RC Hobby. These videos were from the mid 1990's.

[@JaydenLawson]

Did you find part 2??