HPIGUY | TBS Unify Pro VTX - Review - "How To"

[@t.ticklesfpv]

2024 and just started using this! thanks for the video.

[@brianfreland9065]

Man, it would blow ppls minds if they saw an Express LRS reciever back then!

[@davidcampbell1669]

Got my answer -- I'd hooked the video components up with a separate BEC and had bridged its output to 6V. Changing that to 5V and running through the program sequence did the trick - clear video and normal range with the TBS Unify Pro and an 1185 camera. I'd tried to provide the camera with just a little bit more voltage above its lower rating of 5V, but TBS is apparently not kidding about 4.5-5.5V input. Hope this helps someone else.

[@BMSWEB]

It would have been so handy if you had done this before Dubai lol We worked it out and I was pretty impressed with the Unify Pro. Actually I was also impressed with the Crossfire also.

[@ThatHPIGUY]

Yeah I wish I got my hands on a crossfire :( I would of had this up weeks ago but my first unify had the wrong firmware on it and the LEDs where all backwards.

[@BMSWEB]

LOL I remember looking for a video on the Unify but couldn't find one . . . so I had to read the manual. Mind you I think I was at it around 1am. FPV Model purchased a couple of Crossfires for us but they have them no :( would have loved to have had a bit more of a play with them. Love the way they update the firmware on the RX remotely.

[@schwaigmusic]

your vids are herostyle!...thx 4 putting so much time into explaning things to us!....cheers martin

[@MrStevegibb]

any chance you could measure the output power to make sure it really is putting out 800mw ? seems quite a lightweight board to be able to put out 800mw of transmission power.

[@etienne_fpv8946]

it does xD its unbeliveble

[@JaydenLawson]

Thanks for this! Just recognised the park from your power loops video, without realising it was you :)

[@janbobis]

Man, i like the way you create the video which is somewhat the tutorial type. Hope you won't get tired creating videos like this. IMO, Unify pro could've been better and easier to use by putting a 7-segment display which makes it easier to see which channel/bandwidth you are currently..

[@SKIDOOSH]

Very cool...I seem to always struggle with my vid links. The old school aomway 200mw with dip switches seem to work great...the new ones T25 I think I have had trouble with..

[@MatthewTaylor3]

Was the last video at the very end onboard DVR footage? Or was it what was send to the goggles for recording?

[@mohammadrezahomayoun48]

Can I use this transmitter without tbs power cubs,and is there any thing that it's needs to unlock the vtx?l mean if I buy this transmitter, do I need any ather items to run it and use different powers of it or this vtx is like other vtxs and easy to use?

[@davidcampbell1669]

Thanks for the demo. I have one of these, and it was fine for a bit. It now acts like it's stuck in pit mode - the range is a few feet with a solid blue light (other settings are Band A, channel 3, 500mW). I can reprogram all parameters using the switch - LEDs all blink appropriately - but the range is useless. Do you have comments about pit mode and how to enter/exit?

[@godfreygits]

I'm having this same problem now. Did you manage to find a solution at all? For me, it seems like pit mode is not the problem...

[@jimmac]

Great tune at the end. /me grooves along.

[@ThatHPIGUY]

Never mind the tune, what about my beautiful voice :P

[@jimmac]

+ThatHPI GUY sweet editing too ;)

[@timbell8208]

Awesome video!!!! could you do a video on how to connect the smart audio for osd?

[@JavyCena9]

instead of doing these steps through the transmitter it self, isn't easier doing it through OSD MODE??? or is different?

[@dexFPV]

Hey, Great video. Just a quick question? What camera where you using on the Vortex pro? HS1177?

[@MsTurbotim]

I was really impressed in how hot it ran. I threw it right in the garbage.

[@jandomingo9806]

I dont know how to save my settings. After selecting the power output, holding it down 3seconds until the blue led goes on (does that mean its saved)? Can i disconnect and reconnect and it will be my setting?

[@siou3268]

Hi my friend great video! I have qq190 and i am new... As I was experimenting with the settings I went from band A to racing and at that time picture froze and i do not have access to On screen menu on my goggles but only snow? Do you have any idea?

[@nathanparker9692]

I'm only able to get 200mw of power out? I believe I unlocked the drone but I still only able to get to 200mw. When I try to go futher it just goes to 25 mw? I would like it to be 500 or 800?

[@DaniPacha]

Thanks !!! Great explain !!! THanks !!! Awesome video transmiter !

[@ThatHPIGUY]

Thanks mate! See you soon!

[@blackmennewstyle]

I love the size and the flexible antenna but the menu navigation is just like "Gods of Egypt" movie (WTF) lol Thanks for sharing anyway and have a great week

[@nutrox84]

Great video! What camera was on the vortex? Waiting for my vendetta, but might just change the camera after this video!;)

[@JamieFenn]

does this work with the HV one?

[@valderja]

Would be good in a small setup where weight is an issue. I'll stick with my £10 Eachine jobby for now. Does a great job.

[@mathewdobson3865]

Great work, your video made it very easy to program my Unify Pro HV... THANK YOU VERY MUCH! :-)

[@kitesurfjerry]

What about that RF noise? Mine does the same and it's annoying. Any way to get rid of that?

[@jussa101]

Anyone know how the unify pro is with heat compared to something like the fx688? Does it run hot without airflow or will it stay somewhat cool.

[@JohnIn2SonAZ]

It runs boiling hot! and will overheat and shut off without proper airflow!

[@FRANKIEGBANGEMS]

Mine gets hot as hell then stops working I solder it to a 5v pad on the flightcontrol do u think it's a bad unit? I already ordered a mach2 to replace it but sucks I wasted money

[@GiffysChannel]

How would I hook it up to make sure it was getting 5v? The 5V line on my stack already has a lot running on it and I would want to make sure it gets its own line.

[@GeorgePrountz]

when i tried to unlock 800mw as you show in the video, red light starts flashing very fast and no image. when i give power again, everything works but after a couple of seconds red light starts to blink fast again. i cant do anything after that. it doesnt respond on the button :/ what that means?

[@NickB2513]

I've just bought the Unify pro but when it arrived its the TBS unify Pro HV race edition. Is this able to go up to 800mw?

[@iangreen6208]

hi there iv got a question if eney one can help me out. Q do I need the power qube for this vtx iv got a demon core pdb and on the vtx it got a white cable runing for it so on my old vtx which wos a lumenier 600mw it just a 3 video ground and power can eney one till me? please

[@JCQuadcopters]

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR ME WAS THAT YOU HAD TO BE IN THE BAND MENU (2 BLUE BEEPS) TO UNLOCK THE DAMN TRANSMITTER TO ACCESS THE DIFFERENT POWER OUTPUT LEVELS!!!

[@MichaCieplik]

ive got a poroblem with TBS - my video feed seems to be overexposed - any ssuggestions ?

[@fr3d_fly351]

That's some seriously complicated UI. Gonna make it hard to check at races/events to make sure folks are on the right channel/power setting. The video feed does look superb.

[@FALpwn]

Will fatsharks connect to this with ease or will I need something extra?

[@dirtyworks9696]

Can this be powered by 5v on my PDB instead of using a power cube?

[@popsiclesoda445]

Do you need the signal wire for this vtx?

[@BAJAFLATOUT]

Great video pal!! I'm getting one of these deffo. I run the tbs triumph antennas already so they'll go really well I take it? Thanks again pal!! ✌✌🇬🇧Stay up man!! Subbed!

[@marckart66]

I have the EU version that has a maximum of 200mw. It gets seriously hot... trying to hold it and change channels, almost burnt the tips of my finger....Just away to test it on my flying wing. My Eachine ET200R couldn't put enough power to run a runcam swift, so i upgraded to this VTX.

[@FPVSteve]

Seems strange for TBS to ship such a substandard camera. Nice little VTX though, I like the SMA connector being on a flexible pigtail as well.

[@Cc-nj2zm]

I have done this literally over 20 times. Everything works but it doesn’t save the settings. Every time it just goes back to 25mw. Even after saving and the blue light saying it accepted it.

[@cartolla]

Hi, do you know if it has FCC certification?

[@ambermeows150]

whats the max distance in kilometers can the video transmitter operate?

[@TheBrothersCompound]

and also what fpv cam do you use?

[@lobo5212]

u know if i cant get audio from this how would i wire audio... :c im so confused with audio setup..

[@norcorider15]

once you have it set on 800mw do you have to lock the VTX again? or leave it unlocked?

[@varkokonyi]

You can leave it as it is. You can re-lock it but then it will go back to 25 mW

[@norcorider15]

awesome, thanks!

[@webreakforsquirrel4201]

To think I got one of these new in a kwad box 4 years ago and am just about ready to install it.😂

[@Baconterrain]

Does the HV version unlock the power outputs in the same way?

[@JCQuadcopters]

please answer HPI guy, I'm wondering the same thing!!

[@Baconterrain]

It does.

[@leofpv5454]

Baconterrain o

I like the jam at the end... what's that music from?

[@imsundee]

Wow what a nightmare to change channel. I think I'll stick with my FX799s and quick easy channel/band swapping 2 secs done. I always wondered why people with unifys took so long to change channel, now I know why.

[@ThatHPIGUY]

It's not that bad, I can change just as quick as most other vtx's

[@imsundee]

+ThatHPI GUY Its just alot more complicated than a simple LED array to display, also allows you to check what your on quickly, which the unify doesn't as quickly. I do like the power changing part tho, more need to add that in a small form.

[@ChrisPrefect]

+Sundee normally, you will use the TBS Core Pro to change all the settings directly with your remote control on the OSD. So the button is only a backup, but it is really easy to use when you know how to do it.

[@janbobis]

+Sundee Agree with you on that! Considering that this is a fairly expensive transmitter, they should have made changing channels easy

[@ChrisPrefect]

+Jan Bobis they did make it easier than on any other vtx. You can do it remotely on the OSD with your control sticks.

[@skarebsuper]

thank you for the informative video

[@joshorrison1481]

What would the range of this system be?

[@starogre]

Can I just put tbs triumph antenna on my kylin goggles??

[@colinmcloughlin7475]

With this pair with the NexWave 5.8 in the new Fat Shark Dominator SEs?

[@ethanharris108]

yes :)

[@colinmcloughlin7475]

+flyer 135 yay, thanks for the reply

[@ethanharris108]

i happen to have those goggles too ;)

[@colinmcloughlin7475]

+flyer 135 Would you recommend them as a first pair?

[@ethanharris108]

+Colin McLoughlin yes, they come with everything except a charger, but has charging cable

[@JavyCena9]

I have problems with signal when using my skyzone goggles, I have a good picture while I fly in a 50ft perimeter if I go farther, I will just loss picture, it kind of feels like if I were on a wrong channel but I'm not!

[@christopherfisk2947]

i had issue with my tbs unifiy pro losing video its range was terrible there is two problems that can cause this i no ov tbs had issues with some of the pigtails having slight breaks inside them also there is a issue with the conection from pigtail to the vtx i had mine resoldered and now i get silly range

[@ethanharris108]

also has to do with the area where you are flying at

[@JavyCena9]

yes, I found out that the pigtail was broken, I made a ticket and they sent me a whole unify pro unit!

[@derrickcantrell841]

at T=4:43 is the red used to indicate channels that can not be used?

[@matthewemberson5380]

Those red channels are restricted. In USA you need a HAM license to operate at those frequencies and power levels.

[@mikedrones537]

Why then did I get a cable with a jst plug on it??? TBS fail. All I want to do is plug this thing into my TBS powercube and fly. Now I gotta sit here and figure this crap out. Should I splice these hairs/wires together or order another TBS cable set and wait several days..... I am so pissed off right now, sorry.

[@johnfpv6989]

i go on the 3 red 4 blues i perss the button for 3 second and i plug and unplug my battery it just reset it :(

[@2007crf450r]

are the channels in red available i fly on 5645mhz which shows to be in red

[@AMAStudios]

I think that is because they need the higher power output (>25mW) and or need a HAM license.

[@ry4099]

has anyone got a TBS unify pro 5g8 HV i am having trouble getting a video signal onto my FatShark Attitude V2, the video transmitters red and blue lights are doing as they should but no matter what band or channel i go on i can not get a video link any ideas?

[@tarjemellqvist5680]

Have the same problem! Have you found a solution??

[@roshandeepak]

hey can I use a 3.3 volts to power up the transmitter

[@T-Sav]

no needs 5v with 600ma capable supply

[@fpvfreak7926]

Thanks for this vid helped me out for sure! -FpvFreak

[@WorksopGimp]

Mine misses band 3 and will not go into the power setting channel, so its stuck on 25mw, im so sad.

[@mtlracing1567]

go into band selection and hold the button for about 30 secs to unlock it. Then you can change the power output.

[@knyng]

conferm 30 seconds

[@28daballa]

Will turning it up to 800mw burn it out?

[@GBLynden]

Using that power cube made this video not useful. I just got this VTX and I am trying to figure out how to power the damn thing on a wing.

[@Deadwindshadow]

What does a constant flashing orange mean?

[@izzfpv5628]

Deadwindshadow hi mine only constant orange light..wat it mean

[@tassinhasan8635]

Sma Your vtx?

[@dksurfer]

When I set the power output of the VTX to anything greater than 25Mw my Fat Shark goggles stop working. Not sure if the issue is the goggles or the VTX. I noticed that the VTX red and blue light stay on when power is set above 25Mw, but only the blue light is on when power at 25mW. Any ideas on what I need to do to correct this issue?

[@T-Sav]

Your 5v supply is not high enough MAH needs to be 600+

[@troymatthews9318]

Both light stay on because it is now unlocked. If you want it to just be the blue light as it is with 25 mW.... after you are done programming (3s for channel, then 3 secs for band, then 3 secs for power ) hold it for 20-25 seconds like you did to unlock, and it will lock itself again.

[@TurboTyler]

Thank you.

[@robertgood7882]

the tbs unify pro hv is the best vtx

[@NorthernFPV]

want one, the cam looks mega shit though

[@ThatHPIGUY]

Yep, I think to lower latency they lowered the TVL's.

[@NorthernFPV]

+ThatHPI GUY it looks dark and over saturated too, real shitty

[@stuartbailey1632]

+MrBen I've been using the zero zero camera lately on my latest build and I have to agree with you. It's acceptable at best but nowhere near as good as the runcam PZ0420m I normally use. As I don't notice the latency, I think I'll swap back.

[@MiniRacersRC]

Good explaining, the manual doesn’t make it so clear

[@sebastiand6220]

Rc832 ist 100mal besser 600 mw

[@XXPITT]

Nah! don't like that sorry Richard. Only so much smaller as there's no heat sink. running at 800mw that could be a problem. All that menu bollocks was well.... bollocks! and for that camera! he'll no! sorry to be a hater you know I love you 😙

[@salamdrik]

can you send link for better antena for flying in woods?

[@TheBrothersCompound]

What is the max range on this?