RC Reviews - Arkbird Automatic Antenna Tracker for FPV

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Painless360

Painless360

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@johncarold
@johncarold 8 ай бұрын
Hi Lee, Great video and review of the Arkbird system. Thanks for the video and information about this tracker.
@kevinstory6552
@kevinstory6552 2 жыл бұрын
That tracker would be awesome for anyone wanting to film their model through the entire flight from pilots perspective on the ground. Mount a camera with the antenna, simple.
@vladkricky219
@vladkricky219 4 жыл бұрын
The on-board module will work with other gps, for example bn 220?
@dayworkhard
@dayworkhard 9 жыл бұрын
at 8:01 I saw several GND pins. Can they be on same cable at the same time? That would save your cables or soldering labour.
@Painless360
@Painless360 9 жыл бұрын
+dayworkhard They can, this is a logical diagram of how the connections are made. Physically use the way that's easiest.. Best of luck!
@SalomonMoc
@SalomonMoc 8 жыл бұрын
I was looking at your diagram on how to connect the air module and the VTX. In your setup is it necessary to connect the GND on the right side of the module to the GRD of the VTX? It seems to me the only time you want to use the GND connection would be if you need to power a 12v VTX. Since I am not using the 12v vtx on the right side of the air module, Can I leave the GND disconneted(right side of the air module) and connect only the ground and the 5v directly to the camera? -Thanks
@aashutoshswami
@aashutoshswami 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome. I am trying to build an antenna tracker using pixhawk and mission planner. I am not able to forward the telemetry to the antenna tracker pixhawk. Any suggestions would be extremely helpful.
@Painless360
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
I've not tried building one here. Best of luck with it..
@andrewwilson8317
@andrewwilson8317 6 жыл бұрын
Just stay aware of your minimum bend radii for the antenna feeder. Using an insertion loss tester on the feeder will show up quite alarming attenuation of the signal by exceeding the set limits. Just something to stay aware of,when we going for maximum range it is important to keep the losses to a minimum.
@omiadhi
@omiadhi 8 жыл бұрын
Hai can you please make a tutorial to build an antenna tracker using APM/pixhawk using MAV link protocal
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea, I'll add it to the list. Happy flying!
@RobsClips1980
@RobsClips1980 4 жыл бұрын
Is this suitable for a race/freestyle quad or are there better alternatives? I notice the airside module is rather large.
@Painless360
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Not sure, a modern diversity setup is a lot easier to use.. Best of luck!
@ryanconner8246
@ryanconner8246 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t need to worry about wiring it this way if I’m running 12 V correct?
@Painless360
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
I've not had this for many years. All I figured out was in the video.. Best of luck!
@pilotandorc2922
@pilotandorc2922 6 жыл бұрын
As you friend, this tracker works with any controller and any frequency 1.2ghz or 5.8 Ghz?
@superdau
@superdau 9 жыл бұрын
What's the magnetic declination for your area? Could that be the reason for the deviation? (magnetic north and GPS north are different directions on most places on earth). And I'm sure you know this, but far others having problem with a compass (this applies to mag calibration on any craft as well): make sure there are no magnetic objects nearby, which pretty much means keep clear of anything made out of iron. A shelf I have with the vertical pieces made out of iron pipes turns the compass on my phone up to 10° when I come closer than 2m.
@Painless360
@Painless360 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea. May have something to do with it. The deviation in tracking seems to be a lot more than the couple of degrees that the magnetic declination.. Happy flying!
@fenf777
@fenf777 5 жыл бұрын
Can we put the arkbird osd on the plane for tracking? But actually we want to track the rfd900 telemetry??
@Painless360
@Painless360 5 жыл бұрын
I've not used this since the review as the setup and use was trickier than I expected. Sorry I can't be more help on this one.. Happy flying!
@fenf777
@fenf777 5 жыл бұрын
But.. what if just put the rfd telemetry directional antenna on the other side on the tracker? Because the fpv and rfd is on the same plane.. so its track simultaneously
@timmcmahan6808
@timmcmahan6808 5 жыл бұрын
You do a LOT of stuff with Ardupilot/Arduplane, and I can't get enough of it. Maybe you could use an old board lying around to make a APM-based antenna tracker?
@Painless360
@Painless360 5 жыл бұрын
That is an interesting idea. Let me have a think about it....
@timmcmahan6808
@timmcmahan6808 5 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 , please, please , PLEASE!! LOL! I have 3 APM 2.6 boards lying around, and cannot find any information on how to set one up. Mavlink, minimOSD SHOULD do it. Antennas and pan/tilts are already on Thingiverse.
@joejdicara
@joejdicara 8 жыл бұрын
HK description mentions "assist in locating downed aircraft ". I follow, it's all video info. So my real question is, do you know of a cheap way, easy way to find lost machines? Trackimo does it but for $140 +$5 per month after 1 yr. And TrackR like things, but their bluetooth - short range. ideas?
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
RSSI tracking using the antenna on the radio is the cheapest but you need to practice with your radio so you know how it works when you need it.. Best of luck!
@edthecarpenter
@edthecarpenter 9 жыл бұрын
Wow. I had no idea something like this was available. Pretty cool. Thanks PL
@אורןברוד
@אורןברוד 4 жыл бұрын
Dear friend How do I connect the Arkbird airside with my MATEK F405 FC? Need your help please?
@Painless360
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
I've not played with this for many many years. Sorry I can't be more help
@zodrik81
@zodrik81 9 жыл бұрын
really nice review as usual...I wanna just point you something about the airmodule,you can use also 5v to power it up...so don't need to supply 12v,What I do is run a servo wire from the immersionRC video IN to the airmodule OUT and the camera directly on the airmodule in video IN....I can confirm work,and also the audio wire is optional,In my opinion is better not using the audio at all,in some vrx sometimes the audio and video can go out of sync and make the tracker acting weird ....keep on! P.S. and also as April Deng says with the new firmware NTSC cam are supported!
@dvsmotions
@dvsmotions 8 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you have tested this but since the data is sent on the audio channel, can you bypass the on-board module for the video feed? I already have my video feed running through too much stuff and don't want to degrade it anymore than needed.
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Possibly, we've not tried. Best of luck!
@Nebul3r
@Nebul3r 5 жыл бұрын
sir i need some guidance, my vtx is a 1.2ghz and runs on 5v max and the cam is a normal runcam which can take higher voltages, i am now confused on how to wire the vtx with this arkbird system, youre input would be greatly appreciated
@Painless360
@Painless360 5 жыл бұрын
I've not had this for many years so I have no idea. Best of luck with it...
@bwxmoto
@bwxmoto 9 жыл бұрын
So does this mean if you lose video and audio signal, that the antenna tracker stops working? Or is the audio and video signal just a backup?
@Painless360
@Painless360 9 жыл бұрын
+BWX If it can't get the latest GPS co-ordinates from the plane then it can't figure out where to point so it just keeps the antenna in the same position and waits to re-acquire the FPV video/audio. That's the time to hit the RTH button on the remote ;)
@bwxmoto
@bwxmoto 9 жыл бұрын
+Painless360 Now that I think about it, you'd want to RTH in that instance anyways, because no vid/audio.. Duh.. LOL.
@Painless360
@Painless360 9 жыл бұрын
;)
@crispy2473
@crispy2473 6 жыл бұрын
Hi ya. Yet again another cracking video. I have a question though. I have just finished installing an Eagle Tree Vector ( with a lot of help from your videos) and was wondering as I have the Arkbird AAT is it possible to run the two together and if so how would I connect the VTX, airside module and Vector all together ? Hope you can help me with this. Many thanks ✈️
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
Not sure, I've not tried and I gave this away as a prize a long time ago.. Best of luck!
@snygg-johan9958
@snygg-johan9958 6 жыл бұрын
In several comments from a year ago, you hinted of another antenna tracker that would show up ”within a few weeks”. Its now been a year. Has it been released yet?
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
Snygg-Johan yep, I looked at it. Hobbyking overlord and half overlord...
@snygg-johan9958
@snygg-johan9958 6 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for quick response!
@paulnorrie5170
@paulnorrie5170 3 жыл бұрын
Could I use a 1.3 patch and repeat it to my 5.8 rapid-fire in my hd02's
@Painless360
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure it would work like that, interesting idea! Best of luck!
@Lawzy
@Lawzy 6 жыл бұрын
Since you made this review, what are your thoughts on the better AAT products to work with? I’m aiming to get into long range FPV and can’t yet pick them apart. Open to any thinking on this. Thanks.
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
I've not looked at any other of their products. I found the manual tracking was a pain to setup every-time. I'm more of a fan of multi-versity (lots of high gain antennas in an array) for this as there are no moving parts and it's easier to setup..
@martinglenkenny
@martinglenkenny 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm wondering can you shed a little light on something for me. I recently bought an Arkbird ATT and while it does work accurately EVENTUALLY it does take me a bit of time each time I fly to get it working correctly. MY question is..... I noticed there is a small bit of play in Pan servo when you adjust it by hand before you actually here the servo gears moving. Is this normal or is the greezed up ring on the ATT that the play is in damaged on my ATT. I've tried finding an answer to this question from Hobbyking where I purchased it and from Arkbird themselves but cannot get a straight answer. Seeing that you have physical experience using this tracker I'm really hoping you can answer my question. Thanks in advance, Martin.
@Painless360
@Painless360 5 жыл бұрын
Not sure, I gave this away as a prize ages ago. Best of luck!
@theflyingmagician1685
@theflyingmagician1685 8 жыл бұрын
Hi painless Was wondering if you could help ! I have the att my flydream which I have never used. I have a skywalker I have built which used all the tbs components corepro GPS current sensor, and unify vtx Do you think the att mfd could be used inconjunction with the tbs stuff Many thanks Gavin
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Not sure, the TBS stuff is designed to work together and the ATT uses the video signal and audio channel to send the GPS data to the tracker. If there is no other OSD on the model it may still work.. Best of luck!
@martin.s360
@martin.s360 4 жыл бұрын
Sir, I need some guidance. I have arkbird auto pilot ver.2 How can I connect the GPS module to arkbird airborne module. Thank you very much
@Painless360
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry but I've not played with this technology since the video. I'd check the forums for help... Best of luck!
@7demo7review
@7demo7review 9 жыл бұрын
Oh, and I will also be using a diversity RX, 10 turn helical and a cloverleaf - incase of AAT failure I will still have an omnidirectional signal....:)
@Rektrishun
@Rektrishun 5 жыл бұрын
Antenna tracker tech has not evolved much over the years. I'm going to buy one soon. Do you still like this one? What do you think about the mfd one? I'm leaning toward the arkbird because I use inav and I dont want to have to learn a whole new system.
@Painless360
@Painless360 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't like the work to set it up every time. Diversity recievers are so much easier to use now....
@andrewwilson8317
@andrewwilson8317 6 жыл бұрын
I prefer to use RG 400 for my feeders and always do a quick TDR test before brining into service. A colleague was surprised to see his high gain 27dbi Yagi was connected to a feeder with a -6db attenuation, down to exceeding the bend radius. The info is out there and all free so no reason toot research and get full performance from system.
@martie405
@martie405 8 жыл бұрын
hi, great video, I recently bought one of these, but, if you still delve into this, how do you get the audio from the camera to the VTX? can you just splice it onto the Modules output? regards and thanks bob
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
+martie405 depends if the camera has a audio out..
@Jake-mm1cz
@Jake-mm1cz 6 жыл бұрын
Hi .. I know this is an old video but purchased one of these recently . I have a 6 pin gps module I want to use for the ground station . The connector on the ground module has printed on it 5v . Ground . RX . ... . There are dots for the last wire pin ... what is that attached to . Is it the TX pin ...? I cannot find out what it is anywhere ... also there is a plug underneath behind the video rca plug . Do you know what that is for . I like the product but the schematics should be somewhere if they are not going to print it on the product . Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated . Thanks
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
I've not had this for many years, I'd suggest the vendor as your best hope for a speedy reply. Best of luck!
@Jake-mm1cz
@Jake-mm1cz 6 жыл бұрын
Painless360 Thanks for the Reply . I sent them a message .
@ThePlaneguys
@ThePlaneguys 8 жыл бұрын
Hi, Do I need a module to go on the plane or can I use the OSD's coordinates?
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Only works if you have the Arkbird OSD in the plane..
@nguyentuanphu
@nguyentuanphu 8 жыл бұрын
Hi, can i use the Arkbird Automatic Antenna Tracker with ImmersionRC DUO5800v2 5.8GHz Diversity Receiver w/TrackerLink and 2 helical antennas to increase the range? if so how far is the range? or any other recommendations? thank you
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
No idea sorry, we gave this item away in a prize draw months ago. I'm aware of some very cool new antenna trackers about to be releases that look better than this model so I'd hang on.. Best of luck!
@Devil6CR
@Devil6CR 8 жыл бұрын
+Painless360 im about to get a antenna tracker for my 1.2 fpv system. i was looking at My Fly Dream antenna tracking and now this unit. you think better units coming out soon?
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Yep, in a matter of a few weeks - hold your horses!
@Devil6CR
@Devil6CR 8 жыл бұрын
+Painless360 thanks bud.
@mrpeter81
@mrpeter81 9 жыл бұрын
The data transfered from the aircraft is embedded in the videosignal lines, at pal you have more tv-lines, if choosing NTSC there will be lesser tv-lines and more FPS, but the data in the tv-lines compared to PAL is interupted. There should be a fix for that so that you could move the code in the lines so it works.
@Painless360
@Painless360 9 жыл бұрын
There is a fix, sorts out the issue. It does involve a bit of work getting ID numbers from both the tracker and airside modules.. Happy flying!
@mrpeter81
@mrpeter81 9 жыл бұрын
Painless360 Good to know, than I dont have to work it out myself when I buy one =) But there was alot of buttonpressing to get it working, guess its the same as on a quad when its not that importaint that you do the calibration everytime you fly?
@billsherenow
@billsherenow 8 жыл бұрын
The specs from Hobby King does not give the specs on the actual max. weight of antenna that its capable of maneuvering or better yet how much force are the servo system able to manage
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Not sure here either, we gave ours away as a prize. Best of luck with it!
@dazzlekernow1408
@dazzlekernow1408 9 жыл бұрын
Nice review but given the choice i would go with the RSSI tracker too imo
@nickvasilev
@nickvasilev 9 жыл бұрын
Great video, very well made, descriptive and understandable. The product seems to be all you need for GPS antenna tracker and the price is good. my only issue is the aircraft part of it, its a lot of weight for small models. I am personally considering RSSI antenna tracker for the purpose.
@pilotandorc2922
@pilotandorc2922 6 жыл бұрын
Friend where did you buy this antenna tracker? Can I use with other controller like F4, Cyclops or Fy-41AP? What do I need for it to work with my FPV system?
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
I can't remember, detail is all in the video. I gave it away as a prize years ago..
@redsharkss
@redsharkss 4 жыл бұрын
Still not received mine but How to connect to F765 board?
@Painless360
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
No idea, I've not used it since the video. Modern diversity receivers are easier to use now anyway..
@redsharkss
@redsharkss 4 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 Witch one you recommend for long range? I have AKK 3W Vtx 5.8
@Painless360
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
See my video on flying further. 2.4Ghz FPV will get you further. See the range calculator on the MenaceRC website..
@MrTaz0079
@MrTaz0079 6 жыл бұрын
Have you looked into making your own RSSI tracker?? Looks to be a lot cheaper and with all the information on Github it looks like a better solution .
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
With the multiple diversity modules around now I’m not this is as relevant as it once was..
@joejdicara
@joejdicara 8 жыл бұрын
could air module be used to locate downed aircraft? what support equipment/devices?
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Only if you were receiving the FPV image really. I'm not sure if you could display the GPS co-ords of the model..
@fpvarkbird1337
@fpvarkbird1337 8 жыл бұрын
AAT will keep tracker as long as ground system is still have power, and another addional GPS for AAT ground module is need; but I do not think it is a very good idea to track plane because AAT gound is not convenient to take. While this Mini AAT maybe a good choice: www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2786769-First-View-of-Arkbird-Mini-Auto-Antenna-Tracker/page2#post36550128
@shortcircuitrc6865
@shortcircuitrc6865 9 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Might get one of these when I start with RC planes! :)
@big5astra
@big5astra 9 жыл бұрын
Could I use this tracker with a Cyclops Storm OSD? And if so, do I need to use both the GPS for the Storm AND the GPS for the tracker? Thanks. Great video, as always.
@Painless360
@Painless360 9 жыл бұрын
+big5astra Not sure as I don't have a Cyclops unit here. This Arkbird unit is designed to work with their OSD.. I would try with a separate GPS for the OSD and the ATT Best of luck.
@Painless360
@Painless360 9 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for the confirmation. FYI we have another tracker coming onto the channel soon.. Should be interesting to compare the two..
@mandalis6451
@mandalis6451 9 жыл бұрын
+awenzl is that ground?And then to the cyclops board,like Y cable..?
@mandalis6451
@mandalis6451 9 жыл бұрын
+awenzl thank you very much sir!
@chrisf5475
@chrisf5475 7 жыл бұрын
I want to buy one of these trackers but have some questions if anybody can help? The video mentions that cameras should be PAL. I use a video switch. I can ensure I use a PAL fpv cam but my 2nd cam may be a runcam or gopro HD recording camera with live output. Will using a video switcher cause problems with the tracker? Even using 2 or 3 PAL cameras will the interruption in video signal upset things? I use eagletree vector. I know that the telemetry stream from the vector must be disabled for the tracker to work. What about audio though? The airborne unit has no audio input, it embeds gps data into the audio then sends it to vtx. Does this mean you can not have audio from the aircraft (either from an osd with voice alerts or a mic).
@Painless360
@Painless360 7 жыл бұрын
+Chris Flory I never used a switcher so I'm not sure. This was given away as a prize so I can't check. I'd ask the vendor you are buying it from. Best of luck!
@humbertomontalban3932
@humbertomontalban3932 6 жыл бұрын
Lee is posible to use the dockking from furious rc with this anntena tracker?
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
Not sure, both aren't designed with the other in mind.. If you get it working, I'd be interested in knowing more.. best of luck!
@Jamesn-js1zp
@Jamesn-js1zp 6 жыл бұрын
Understand that it's an old review but I'm curious to know if you're still using the Arkbird system or if you've come across anything better. I've set up 6 meter FPV scale glider with crossfire and 2.4 vtx for long range high altitude thermal flights. I all ready have the ImmersionRC tracker system but found it to be a little unreliable, often loosing line of sight, fortunately having a RTH system onboard I've not yet lost my glider.
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
I'm not, I found the system to be a pain to use quickly. I've used the half-overlord and other systems that have a number of high gain antennas in an array and switch to the one with the best signal..
@JohnSmith-nh9pm
@JohnSmith-nh9pm 7 жыл бұрын
man you'r my saver ! thanks a lot and keep it up ! these videos are great !
@milanfpv5099
@milanfpv5099 4 жыл бұрын
You actually cant have audio with it? I only see the video out at the bottom of the unit.
@jogvan1012
@jogvan1012 7 жыл бұрын
Will the tracker work with an Different Flight Controller? I just bought a FY-41AP Auto-Pilot/ Flight Controller. And i dodnt think i wanted a Tracker. But now i want one.
@Painless360
@Painless360 7 жыл бұрын
+FloresRC the tracker should work with any flight controller. I would look at something like the Overlord now though...
@jogvan1012
@jogvan1012 7 жыл бұрын
I will be uding 1,3ghz with my Dragonlink. So im still looking in to the Arbird :) But Thanks for the Answer :))
@Nebul3r
@Nebul3r 5 жыл бұрын
excellent, been tearing my head to understand this tech, i wanted to make/get one for my fixed wing the Sonicmodell 900 and the future build a Skywalker x8 but no proper explanation anywhere, thanks to you now i have a fairly good idea, now just need to figure out what sort of 1.2ghz equipment i will be needing and where from like vtx antennas etc and which receiver to get for the tracker as i am now on a budget after destroying my bank account on the recent planes and equipment lol...confusion is like on a Pixhawk 2.1 which will already be running a gps wont this arkbird gps be conflicting with it?
@Painless360
@Painless360 5 жыл бұрын
Not sure, I've not had the unit for a long time. See the Ardupilot Antenna tracker id you're using a PixHawk..
@Nebul3r
@Nebul3r 5 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 thanks for the reply sir, i really appreciate the work you do for all us RC enthusiasts!!!
@Steppi_
@Steppi_ 5 жыл бұрын
But can I also see my Inav osd with this setup installed?
@Painless360
@Painless360 5 жыл бұрын
Not sure. I have this away before getting into iNav.. Happy flying!
@nunyabizness9885
@nunyabizness9885 5 жыл бұрын
Works just fine with iNav OSD
@pilotandorc2922
@pilotandorc2922 8 жыл бұрын
Friend, I can use this tracker antenna with any OSD, or only with Arkbird?
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Sadly not, the antenna tracker uses the signal from the Arkbird OSD to figure out where it needs to point to.. There is a brand new antenna tracker coming to the channel in the next few weeks so stay tuned!
@solmag8076
@solmag8076 7 жыл бұрын
Hello, what is the name of the new antenna tracker? Have you done a review on it? Thanks
@federicoluque9884
@federicoluque9884 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I´ve using this AAT for 3 years and works really good for me. Now, I would like to know if it´s possible to connect this AAT to my netbook, in order to track the plane on real time on some kind of map, like nav link or mission planner does... Do you know if it is possible? I email arkbird and no answer was given to me... Hope you can help me!!! My set up is: SKYWALKER 1900 FPV plane IMMERSION RC 433 long range sistem + Futaba 8FG super 1.2GHz Video Tx and Rx + 8dbi Patch antenna TORNADO OSD + ARKBIRD Airborn molule Arkbird ATT + GPS module Thanks in advance! Chears from Uruguay
@Painless360
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
No idea, sorry. Best of luck
@doallkgfun8727
@doallkgfun8727 7 жыл бұрын
if the tracker is moving will it still do is job ?
@Painless360
@Painless360 7 жыл бұрын
+Doall Kgfun Yep. Happy flying!
@doallkgfun8727
@doallkgfun8727 7 жыл бұрын
happy days thank you it wood bee a good video to
@profsacin
@profsacin 8 жыл бұрын
Is this based on open source software? Otherwise, would anyone know of open source code (or a cheap solution) in any platform that would do this? Ideally arduino. Actually, I would like to create an automatic tripod for video recording 3D planes flying low slow from the middle of the field where we are not supposed to stand. I guess the logic and gps hardware would work for both purposes with minor tweaks. It would be a cool project even to implement analog zoom based on distance and smooth out movement through software tweaks.
@ad_.7063
@ad_.7063 7 жыл бұрын
sorry for asking i hadn't watched the video thanks a lot ! the vid is great!
@LiGhTSPiRit888
@LiGhTSPiRit888 7 жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you for all of your videos, I have a little problem maybe you can help me with, your instructions work great when it is a dedicated camera and TX, but in my case, I have the Eagle tree Vector auto pilot , and as you know this set up uses the camera and TX already, so when I tried to "tap" into the camera video and the TX sound, I get the flashing light like if it was working but nothing happens the red flashes slowly, and the yellow does not flash at all on the tracker, I only get the green flashing. and a lot of static on the monitor OSD, but when I disconnect the Air borne module the static disappears, I really really want this tracker to work for me because I'm setting up a RMRC anaconda and want to do at least 10 miles round trip. I do have a PAL camera... Please help .!!!
@Painless360
@Painless360 7 жыл бұрын
The ArkBird relies on the frames at the top of the video and the audio channels sending the tracking data so I'd connect the VTX output from the Vector to the arkbird unit on the plane. That way the signals shouldn't be affected. Also make sure that you have things like the vario turned off on the Vector too as that sends sound..
@LiGhTSPiRit888
@LiGhTSPiRit888 7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if I'm following. If I take the signal from the Vector to the Arkbird, what would happened to the TX? what would send the signal to my monitor?
@Painless360
@Painless360 7 жыл бұрын
Hey, I;'m just guessing here. I was trying to tell you to make sure that the Arkbird system plugged into the VTX and the Vector plugged into the Arkbird on the model. Sorry, I've not tried it. Best of luck!
@LiGhTSPiRit888
@LiGhTSPiRit888 7 жыл бұрын
Painless360 I wanted to thank you, your "guessing" helped me. 😁. It was like that, this is the following order for anyone installing the arkbird ATT module with the Vector. Vector to Arkbird, Arkbird to TX. Again thank you.
@dougcrawford2587
@dougcrawford2587 6 жыл бұрын
You did a good job describing the Arkbird .. but ...seems like a pain to setup ... I am wanting to fly not to sit in the field doing calibrations on either antenna tracker or flying models..
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
There are better options now and receivers that have two or 3 high Gain directional antennas that give you a fantastic experience but don't need as much setup. Best of luck
@55bess
@55bess 9 жыл бұрын
Very good review
@7demo7review
@7demo7review 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I'm currently reviewing the Arkbird OSD for my channel and the next step is integrating the AAT (been adding each component one at a time to ensure proper operation). Mine did not come with instructions so I've be deciphering the online PDF. Mine will be connected straight to the OSD so my connections will be a bit different. This is my first experience with a antenna tracker an was curious how it actually worked so I'm glad you posted this information. I'm sure you've seen they have a firmware update so you can use a ntsc camera with the onboard unit.
@iRoNiiC_H3R0
@iRoNiiC_H3R0 8 жыл бұрын
hey painless do you still have this antenna tracker
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
No, sorry. It was given away as a prize. Why do you ask?
@jameslamb4573
@jameslamb4573 9 жыл бұрын
Will it work with a diversity receiver?
@Painless360
@Painless360 9 жыл бұрын
+James Lamb Yes, use one of the antenna connections for the antenna on the tracker, the other one you can fit a circ. pol. antenna for when the model is closer..
@jameslamb4573
@jameslamb4573 9 жыл бұрын
+Painless360 That was quick, thanks. As I was typing that last question another sprung to mind .... does it work with 1.2 GHz. 2.4 GHz etc. systems? I just went through the manual and HK listing but neither mention FPV frequencies specifically. Cheers
@Painless360
@Painless360 9 жыл бұрын
It will work with any, remember that the longer wavelengths for FPV (2.4GHz and 1.2Ghz) have much larger specialised box and cross antennas. This will cope with them though..
@007guzman
@007guzman 6 жыл бұрын
Will this tracker work with 2.4?
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
Should do, it's using the audio and video data sent as part of the FPV image. I've not tried it though..
@iRoNiiC_H3R0
@iRoNiiC_H3R0 8 жыл бұрын
is there anywhere else other than hobbyking i can buy this securely?
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
+Ironiic zero If you're about to get an antenna tracker there are much better versions weeks from release ;)
@iRoNiiC_H3R0
@iRoNiiC_H3R0 8 жыл бұрын
+Painless360 thanks for the heads up.
@MiNiD33
@MiNiD33 8 жыл бұрын
what are they? its been a while now.
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Delays, delays, improvements, delays.. Sigh. I've been notified that the ones I'm expecting are almost ready to ship.. finally..
@MiNiD33
@MiNiD33 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply, will you be reviewing the ones you're expecting? Should I still hold out? I'm always surprised how much these units cost compared to the price of their components.
@duckyduck1944
@duckyduck1944 6 жыл бұрын
still worth buying?
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
Not IMHO. An RSSI based tracker or an antenna array are easier and cheaper..
@duckyduck1944
@duckyduck1944 6 жыл бұрын
do you have any recommendations ?
@bluemountpictures4785
@bluemountpictures4785 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for ur nice videos that what i need :) Thanks
@ad_.7063
@ad_.7063 7 жыл бұрын
does it work on 5.8ghz ?
@fpvarkbird1337
@fpvarkbird1337 7 жыл бұрын
It works with both 1.2Ghz and 5.8Ghz.
@ad_.7063
@ad_.7063 7 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot but i ordered one anyway xp
@wataca2006
@wataca2006 8 жыл бұрын
Dear, buy Arkbird Automatic Antenna Tracker for FPV with 2 GPS modules and need your help to install I have the osd CICLOPS storm, like that the most efficient way to use this antenna tracker? atte Marcelo Paredes CHILE
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
+marcelo eduardo paredes munoz We gave ours away as a prize so sadly can't help. All of the detail we used to set up ours is in the video.. Best of luck!
@pilotandorc2922
@pilotandorc2922 8 жыл бұрын
É fácil a Configuração ?
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Se você seguir o passo no vídeo. Lá estão prestes a ser mais fácil rastreadores de antena disponíveis, portanto, fique atento!
@pilotandorc2922
@pilotandorc2922 8 жыл бұрын
Você tem o Passo a passo em Português? Estou querendo comprar um desse, mas não tenho certeza da Real necessidade, uso um VTx Lawmate 1.2 Ghz de 1000mw que me da um bom ganho de distancia, mas essa antena tracker vai melhorar minha vida nos Voos?? O que me diz?
@Painless360
@Painless360 8 жыл бұрын
Desculpa, só gravamos nossos vídeos em inglês. Boa sorte!
@엄홍철-n2j
@엄홍철-n2j Жыл бұрын
hm30 arkbird-aat motul 수신기연결방법
@terminsane
@terminsane 2 жыл бұрын
Feels like this should be a diy arduino project lol. I wonder if its possible
@Painless360
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
Antenna tracker projects are all over the place. There is an antenna tracker setup for Ardupilot software too! Happy flying
@FLYBYMEable
@FLYBYMEable 9 жыл бұрын
Price-AU340.40 Way to much for something like this.
@Painless360
@Painless360 9 жыл бұрын
+Tim Dickinson You've just missed us giving this one away! ;)
@arongatt
@arongatt 8 жыл бұрын
+Tim Dickinson wellcome in the RC WORLD :)
@FLYBYMEable
@FLYBYMEable 8 жыл бұрын
+Aron Gatt yeah it's more like welcome to the gouge our customers world.
@arongatt
@arongatt 8 жыл бұрын
Tim Dickinson unfortunatly us customers set the price and what your seeing here is the least expensive off all have a look www.myflydream.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1
@Rizal-em2ki
@Rizal-em2ki 5 жыл бұрын
hahhhhhh money..........
@craigmunday3707
@craigmunday3707 4 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to use telemetry from TBS crossfire (Bluetooth?) with such an antenna tracker?
@nicfpv9969
@nicfpv9969 6 жыл бұрын
Is this arkbird compatible with the MFD Auto pilot?
@Painless360
@Painless360 6 жыл бұрын
No idea. I haven't had this antenna tracker for a long time. Happy flying
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