Second FPV distance test. After the failed first FPV distance test I go again to try in a flatter terrain to avoid as much obstacles as possible.

This tests make me really nervous! When I start having some noise on the video I start trembling thinking that at any time the screen of the goggles can become white and crash, and probably lost, the equipment.

On this ocassion, I successfully covered 1550 meters without having too much noise on video. I'm pretty sure I could have continued for a bit more, but from that distance I was not able to hear the voltage alarm, so I prefered to come back save and sound!! :)

I would like to time it next time, I'm insterested of knowing the speed the quad can reach.

Setup:

Frame Whirlwind FY450
BL-2830/11 1000kv rotors
20A SK ESC
10x4.5 Plastic HK propellers
KK2 controller board
GoPro H3 black, 1080x60, N FOV
3300mAh 3S 20C battery
Turnigy 9XR transmitter
FrSKY V8FR-II receiver
Fatshark FPV camera
Fatshark Predator goggles
ImmersionRC 600mw Tx
1000mAh 3S 20C battery for video Tx
Plastic landing gear

First distance test with FPV

September 2013. This is the first FPV distance test I try, and it didn't end up really well! The land was not flat, so I didn't take into account to keep the quad at eyesight, and I suddenly lost the video signal. Luckily, I did attach my mobile to the quad and share the position with another mobile, so I could easily find it between the bushes. From that moment on, I'm much more careful when flying! As a result of the crash, only the landing gear was broken! :)

Well, 932m is not bad at all so far!!

The best is to have one of those GPS systems with the return to home features (RTH), so if you loose signal the quad comes automatically to the starting point. I don't have one... yet.

Flying in FPV is just amazing. You can feel a bit disoriented at the beginning with your feet on the ground but at the same time having the feeling of being actually up in the air. Totally recommended!!!!