fpv goggles for quadcopter

New Technologies are Changing the Way We Fly Our Models


Have you ever wanted to see through the eyes of a bird in flight? If so, then you're in luck. In order to get a bird's eye view, then flying a quadcopter equipped with a live fpv camera installed. These cameras are small enough to be installed on a light quadcopter. This allows your aircraft to transmit a live video feed back to a monitor that is connected to your transmitter. You can also have a live feed transmitted to a pair of goggles that you can wear while flying.

Some quadcopters already come equipped with a live fpv cameras. One great example of this is the Hubsan H107D FPV. This quadcopter is an entry level system that is ready to fly. If building such a machine is not for you, then this model is right up your runway. There is nothing to put together so all you have to do is charge the lipo batteries and fly. Another great copter that comes with fpv capabilities is the DJI Phantom. These copters can come equipment with a 4k GoPro camera. While they are not live-view, they do record very high-quality videos. The Phantom comes either read to fly or as a kit that you can build. If you choose this route, there are a lot of options for cameras.



To get the bird's eye view of your quadcopter as it flies, then you would be wise to get the Fat Shark FPV system. This system utilizes a pair of goggles, which put you into the cockpit of your aircraft. There is nothing like truly flying your machine. Another set of goggles that is still being developed is the Oculus Rift. This system is a virtual reality system that can utilize two cameras to give you the depth perception that the other systems lack. This technology is still being developed and should be available during the spring of 2015.

Flying rc fpv camera equipped quadcopter can be a lot of fun, but there are some things you should be aware of. Currently, the FAA requires that model aircraft flown for recreation to remain under 400 feet in altitude. Furthermore, when using rc fpv goggles you need to have spotters that can alert you to any other aircraft over the area and other obstacles.