Beginning FPV

QuadKid

QuadKid

Noth'in Like a Flat Top
Hey All,
Just wanted to input a little 1st hand experience, I got my LOS down pat, just started flying FPV and wanted to share my experience. I tried right out of the gate using my F210 Racer with FatShark Dominator V3 Glasses (mistake), the depth of field and the field of view (140 degrees) was very confusing and disorienting compared to real location and situation.

I installed a HDMI output module to my Phantom 3 Pro which allowed me to use FPV with the Phantom, for those who have never used a Phantom I don't consider it flying, more like driving them, they are so self sufficient and correct many mistakes you may make.

It was much easier to get used to the FPV using the Phantom (any self leveling drone with RTH will work fine or a mini you can't hurt or hurt something else) as compared to the F210, good idea to have a spotter when first trying FPV, after 5-6 minutes of flying and pulling of the glasses you may have no idea where your drone is unless you remember your landmarks or stay real close to your flying position.

All in all, will continue using the P3P until comfortable with FPV then move on to the F210 blurred rocket vision !
 
Ha! Yeah it takes a bit of getting used to for sure esp when youre learning on a fast quad, as I did also. One wrong move and well.... you know. It gets freaky when you hear the quad getting close to you but your eyes are telling you its really not all that close. Good luck with it and buy alot of props ;) Ill never be great at it, but its fun all the same. Im setting up my 650 with fpv. Its alot slower and much more stable which is right up my alley.
 
Yep, making the transition from LOS to FPV can be pretty freaky ... lol ... but I wouldn't trade it for anything ! :)
 
Hi just signed up, just got the Blade Nano QX FPV RFT. Not sure if I'm in the right place but here goes. I'm new to FPV and wanted to start with something simple, before using the Fat shark goggles I thought I'd just fly the quad on its own to get a feel for the controls. The controls seem to be in reverse. I move the stick right the quad goes left, and you get the picture. Occasionally the controls will change mid flight. I've followed the instructions on how to reset it but had no luck. Any ideas anyone?
 
Chris I'Anson said:
The controls seem to be in reverse. I move the stick right the quad goes left, and you get the picture.
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The first thing I'd do is plug into whatever software you're using (Libre, Betaflight, Cleanflight) and check to be sure everything is set up properly,
and doublecheck that all of your connections are making good contact and are secure ;)
 
Go in stages.

LOS is not really important anymore. You can program most flight controllers for -headless mode- in which it doesn't really matter what direction the quad is facing. So if you have to revert from FPV to LOS because of equipment problems, headless mode will be much more helpful then trying to find the front of your quad for los.

The main point of LOS now is learning the sticks. Once you get that down, then learn to fly FPV. Something that will make that easier is a wider camera angle via a lens swap or camera upgrade, like the runcam series.

After you get comfortable flying FPV, switch to Manual/acro mode as soon as possible unless your main objective is shooting video. Then stick with stabilized. As far as flyig goes though, once you get the hang of manual/acro, your flying will smooth out considerably to the point you will wonder how you every flew in stabilized. I know, it makes no sense, but once you start you will soon understand.
 
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