So, figured I would compile a list of the current best things for a complete FPV setup (including twin video reciever with diversity switching, head tracking, On Screen Display, and with the new low cost of telemetry tracking). This doesn't include S&H or a bunch of the small cables and costs there, or backup/replacement servos, props, multiple batteries, a camcorder to record your flights, etc. This sets up with 900MHz as the basis for Video transmission and 72MHz R/C control (other option is 2.5GHz, but this attenuates faster, so distance is reduced for both video and control). This is also based on an Easy Star plane, but cost is similar for other platforms, like a funjet (actually goes up about $100 for twinstar for multiple motors/esc or the easy glider). So, here it goes (oh, and the final bill is right around the $2000 mark, minimum):- Base Station
- 900MHz Video Rx with 3dbi Antenna $60 x2 of these
- 900MHz 8dbi Patch Antenna $60
- Eagle Tree Systems Eagle Eyes Diversity Switch + Telemetry Tracking $90
- Ready Made R/C Antenna Servo tracker $90
- 7/9ch Futaba 72MHz Tx (used) $250
- Head Tracker Pan/Tilt Gyro $170
- Aviator RCV922 Fat Shark Goggles $375
- 3300mAh 3S1P 20C LIPO for Base Station Rx/Diversity/Tracker $25
- FPV
- 900MHz 500mW Video Tx $60
- CCD Camera 420p $120
- Eagle Tree Systems V3 Data Logger $70
- Eagle Tree Systems OSD Pro $80
- Eagle Tree Systems GPS Module $80
- Eagle Tree Systems Altitude Module $40
- Easy Star Pan/Tilt Pod $60
- Servos (HS-55) $15 x2
- 610mAh 3S1P 20C LIPO for Video Tx/Camera/OSD $6 x2
- Plane
- Multiplex Easy Star Plane Kit $75
- HXT 2835 Inrunner Brushless Motor 2200Kv $20
- Turnigy 25A Sentry ESC $15
- Servos (HS-55) $15 x4
- Corona Synthesized 8ch 72MHz Rx $25
- 2500mAh 3S1P 25C LIPO $25 x2
- LIPO Balance Charger with A/C adapter $35 + $15
Most excellent post! Love the build you have going and the detail you show in this.
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