First Person View

First Person View/Video (FPV) allows you to see what your onboard camera sees. Like you are sitting in the cockpit. 

To use FPV, you need an onboard camera. This can be a small security camera, or any other camera with "video-out".

We recommend the use of a small FPV camera, with high resolution, and high light compensation response. It is important to be aware of your cameras capabilities in high and low light. During early morning / late afternoon flights especially, it is easy to be  blinded if your camera does not respond quickly to change of light. 

Also needed is a transmitter for your camera. The transmitter sends the signal to the Receiver (Ground Station) which can in turn send a video signal to either a computer, TV, screen, lap-top or goggles. 

One of the greatest benefits of FPV is lining up your ideal shot. You can see what your onboard camera sees which can reduce the time it takes to achieve the perfect shot.

FPV can also be used for a second camera operator. While the pilot is watching the Aerobot, the camera operator can wear the goggles and control the direction of the camera, allowing for manual object tracking.

The beauty of FPV, is that you do not lose orientation. No matter where the nose is facing, the controls are always the same, unlike third person view where controls are reversed if you are flying "nose-in".

 First Person View can have its dangers. It is paramount all batteries are checked before attempting flight. If even one of your batteries (Flight, radio, transmitter, receiver, goggles/laptop) is low, you may lose sight and crash possibly causing damage to others, yourself or your Aerobot. 

Always remember - FLY SAFE!