Cheap and Easy FPV?

christopher1979 · Jan 28, 2018

Good morning all.

Thought I would share a solution to Cheap FPV for the Mavic. I'm sure there may be simpler options out there and if so please Respond. I am always looking for anything that can lighten the load when taking the MP out that doesn't break the bank. There isn't much in the way of information that I could find in FPV so this is what I was able to come up with on my own.

Dragon Touch V10 Tablet: Has HDMI out and GPS Amazon @ 99.99
Flysight SpeXman Two (SPX02) FPV Goggles Amazon @ $267.00
Tripp Lite High Speed Mini-HDMI Cable, Digital Video with Audio (M/M) 6-ft. (P572-006) Amazon @ $14.35

So far I have not had any issues with this set up. Very little latencency and the goggles are fantastic. Will post a video for those who may be interested when the rain decides to stop and I can get away form the wife and go fly.

Cheers

Neebles · Jan 28, 2018

christopher1979 said:
Good morning all.

Thought I would share a solution to Cheap FPV for the Mavic. I'm sure there may be simpler options out there and if so please Respond. I am always looking for anything that can lighten the load when taking the MP out that doesn't break the bank. There isn't much in the way of information that I could find in FPV so this is what I was able to come up with on my own.

Dragon Touch V10 Tablet: Has HDMI out and GPS Amazon @ 99.99
Flysight SpeXman Two (SPX02) FPV Goggles Amazon @ $267.00
Tripp Lite High Speed Mini-HDMI Cable, Digital Video with Audio (M/M) 6-ft. (P572-006) Amazon @ $14.35

So far I have not had any issues with this set up. Very little latencency and the goggles are fantastic. Will post a video for those who may be interested when the rain decides to stop and I can get away form the wife and go fly.

Cheers

You had me until the goggles you listed cost $267...There are cheaper alternatives available with an HDMI input. Take a look at the Fatshark Transformer for example. Your total without tax and shipping is $381 dollars. You can find used DJI Goggles for less than that all day, in fact I just got a $100 Dollar off coupon, making them $349, brand new, out the door from DJI directly.
I appreciate your solution, but unfortunately cheap it is not.

christopher1979 · Jan 28, 2018

Neebles said:
You had me until the goggles you listed cost $267...There are cheaper alternatives available with an HDMI input. Take a look at the Fatshark Transformer for example. Your total without tax and shipping is $381 dollars. You can find used DJI Goggles for less than that all day, in fact I just got a $100 Dollar off coupon, making them $349, brand new, out the door from DJI directly.
I appreciate your solution, but unfortunately cheap it is not.

Neebles,

Thanks for the reply. I like the idea of the DJI goggles just not their size. Much too large for me to lug around. The fatshark goggles would be great but that's like having a brick on my face. I like the Flysight because of the picture in picture and I'm still compliant with the LOS. Thank you

Neebles · Jan 28, 2018

christopher1979 said:
Neebles,

Thanks for the reply. I like the idea of the DJI goggles just not their size. Much too large for me to lug around. The fatshark goggles would be great but that's like having a brick on my face. I like the Flysight because of the picture in picture and I'm still compliant with the LOS. Thank you

No problem, I wasn’t trying to bash your idea, so I apologize if it came off that way. If you look into the fatshark Transformer SE and like them, let me know as I have a pair I’m going to list shortly. They are still box style, but not enormous.

christopher1979 · Jan 28, 2018

Neebles said:
No problem, I wasn’t trying to bash your idea, so I apologize if it came off that way. If you look into the fatshark Transformer SE and like them, let me know as I have a pair I’m going to list shortly. They are still box style, but not enormous.

Not at all, I am always looking for new ideas and love to learn. Thanks for your input.

Neebles · Jan 28, 2018

christopher1979 said:
Not at all, I am always looking for new ideas and love to learn. Thanks for your input.

I checked out those goggles you listed in the OP. It’s a pretty cool concept. I like your thought process on those.

Kilrah · Jan 28, 2018

That much for crappy standard def screens and only 30° FOV... no thanks

Randyp1234 · Jan 28, 2018

I've been considering a set of Moverio's. With the PIP feature this looks possibly better and definitely more affordable. I'm looking forward to see results of your further testing!!

christopher1979 · Jan 28, 2018

Randyp1234 said:
I've been considering a set of Moverio's. With the PIP feature this looks possibly better and definitely more affordable. I'm looking forward to see results of your further testing!!

Will do just as soon as the weather breaks for the better.

rkyleh · Jan 28, 2018

This is the cheapest setup you can get 11/2 yard of black cotton material a few minutes with a sewing machine. It makes my Ipad2 screen look like a high def TV and no sun glare I can still see through the material to see if anybody is sneeking up on me I might look like a dork but man it works.

ac0j · Jan 28, 2018

rkyleh said:
This is the cheapest setup you can get 11/2 yard of black cotton material a few minutes with a sewing machine. It makes my Ipad2 screen look like a high def TV and no sun glare I can still see through the material to see if anybody is sneeking up on me I might look like a dork but man it works.

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I have considered putting my jacket over my head to block glare, but I didnt want to look like a dork.

I suppose if I get myself a little rape van like that, I could just close the doors and sit in it to avoid the glare. But, then again, rape van........

rkyleh · Jan 28, 2018

ac0j said:
I have considered putting my jacket over my head to block glare, but I didnt want to look like a dork.
I suppose if I get myself a little rape van like that, I could just close the doors and sit in it to avoid the glare. But, then again, rape van........

Hey everybody has to have more than one hobby.

Randyp1234 · Feb 3, 2018

Christopher1979 - in your research did you came across a 7 inch tablet that had HDMI out, even the more expensive models? I'm not sure I want the mounting complications of a 10 inch.

rangemaster728 · Feb 3, 2018

christopher1979 said:
Neebles,

Thanks for the reply. I like the idea of the DJI goggles just not their size. Much too large for me to lug around. The fatshark goggles would be great but that's like having a brick on my face. I like the Flysight because of the picture in picture and I'm still compliant with the LOS. Thank you

No, I don’t believe you will comply with VLOS...as that must be by unaided vision...you will essentially be using ‘synthetic vision’ as the only thing the FAA allows between your eyes and the sUAS is the lenses of your eyeglasses.

That’s for Part 107 compliance at least...dunno where you live or if you are commercially licensed.

Fly safe!

Gedd18 · Feb 3, 2018

I actually had the same problem but then I picked up a cheep google card board for $14 dollars from Best Buy. Then I got this app called drone VR it supports the Mavic and other DJI products. For $3 you can then fly the mavic in fpv with your phone. Just put your phone in the googles and connected to the drone. It has no latency and even moves the gimbal when you move your head.

You should go check it out.

christopher1979 · Feb 4, 2018

rangemaster728 said:
No, I don’t believe you will comply with VLOS...as that must be by unaided vision...you will essentially be using ‘synthetic vision’ as the only thing the FAA allows between your eyes and the sUAS is the lenses of your eyeglasses.

That’s for Part 107 compliance at least...dunno where you live or if you are commercially licensed.

Fly safe!

You are absolutely correct. It doesn't comply with LOS.

Randyp1234 said:
Christopher1979 - in your research did you came across a 7 inch tablet that had HDMI out, even the more expensive models? I'm not sure I want the mounting complications of a 10 inch.

No Sir, I haven't come across anything smaller than the 10"

CYQL Flyr · Feb 4, 2018

Then I got this app called drone VR it supports the Mavic and other DJI products. For $3 you can then fly the mavic in fpv with your phone. Just put your phone in the googles and connected to the drone. It has no latency and even moves the gimbal when you move your head.

You should go check it out.[/QUOTE]
Which drone VR app?There's only like 10 in the app store.

Gedd18 · Feb 4, 2018

CYQL Flyr said:
Then I got this app called drone VR it supports the Mavic and other DJI products. For $3 you can then fly the mavic in fpv with your phone. Just put your phone in the googles and connected to the drone. It has no latency and even moves the gimbal when you move your head.

You should go check it out.

Which drone VR app?There's only like 10 in the app store.[/QUOTE]

It’s drone vr