Which monitor for FPV or live feed? at DVinfo.net

Mark Medlin · May 2nd, 2013, 05:44 AM

Which video monitors are you using while flying with your camera?
Whether FPV or just remote viewing, I'm looking for a fairly clear, reasonably-priced (LCD?) monitor for use near the controls. Needing someone to see what the camera sees, real-time.
I've seen some from sub-$100 to several hundred.
Thanks.

Simon Beer · May 8th, 2013, 12:34 AM

Hi Mark,

I use an old Ikan with a immersion rc receiver for general monitoring, my camera op uses fatshark googles - this is especially important in bright sunlight. I wouldn't recommend googles as one man op as you really can't see what is going on around you.

The monitor generally needs to have a composite video input unless you are using something like a paralinx but we haven't found the range so good on these.

We've had best results from omni directional spironet type antennas on the TX and RX, hope that helps.

Simon.

May 2nd, 2013, 05:44 AM	#1
Mark Medlin Tourist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 1	Which monitor for FPV or live feed? Which video monitors are you using while flying with your camera? Whether FPV or just remote viewing, I'm looking for a fairly clear, reasonably-priced (LCD?) monitor for use near the controls. Needing someone to see what the camera sees, real-time. I've seen some from sub-$100 to several hundred. Thanks.

May 8th, 2013, 12:34 AM	#2
Simon Beer Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 48	Re: Which monitor for FPV or live feed? Hi Mark, I use an old Ikan with a immersion rc receiver for general monitoring, my camera op uses fatshark googles - this is especially important in bright sunlight. I wouldn't recommend googles as one man op as you really can't see what is going on around you. The monitor generally needs to have a composite video input unless you are using something like a paralinx but we haven't found the range so good on these. We've had best results from omni directional spironet type antennas on the TX and RX, hope that helps. Simon.