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Long range fpv drone4/7/2023 I also use the dtfuhf hawkeye deluxe 1w transmitter on a Turnigy 9x for long range. The screen also doubles as a redundant backup in case you have an issue with your goggles. So the tbs GROUNDSTATION makes it very easy to have a reliable unit on the ground to help you tune in your fpv and give your spotter something to do and look at. The tbs GROUNDSTATION is a really nice unit because it has a video screen for redundancy, built in 2.4ghz receiver, antenna mounting areas, tripod mounting holes, a rugged metal case, connections for goggles (power and video cables), and a USB port to charge a camera. When using 2.4ghz video, I fly with a tbs GROUNDSTATION coupled with an 11db 2.4ghz yagi antenna. In order to get the range that you want, you have to get a good directional antenna array. When flying long range, you have to change your antenna scheme. I prefer to fly on 2 frequencies for long range flying, 2.4 ghz and 1.2ghz with the former being my favorite because of it’s legality and the availability of equipment. So my method is to bring a spotter, binoculars, and a ground station, and fly on a frequency that works better beyond trees, over hills, and through the woods. To fly further, you have to change your methodology. 5.8 is good for its portability (no ground station, small antennas) but for better range something else has to be done. I have learned that video cuts out pretty bad beyond any trees or buildings and therefore my 5.8ghz crafts naturally limit themselves to Los. I tend to find my flying area, center myself within it (use omnidirectional antennas) and then fly all around myself. For this reason,5.8 just isn’t really ideal for long range flying. Less if you add obstacles to the mix such as trees, hills, buildings, or bodies. On 5.8 ghz (the ideal mini-quad frequency ) the range that can be expected is LOS MAYBE 1500′. So what kind of range can you expect? Well nothing is Perfect, but each frequency has advantages and disadvantages. This way you can maintain line of sight while flying with googles. ![]() Technically you are also supposed to have a spotter when flying fpv. This automatically limits the realistic distance that you are supposed to fly fpv. Technically, line of sight (LOS) Is supposed to be maintained when flying fpv. Long range fpv setup- The myths vs the facts:Īll too often, people that are new to the fpv hobby tend to have a misconception about the actual range of fpv.
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