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1. Upgrade 1S LiPo Battery USB 3.8V/4.35V Charger 6 Channel 1S LiHV Charger for EMAX Tinyhawk Blade Inductrix Tiny Whoop Inductrix FPV Plus Battery Micro JST 1.25 JST-PH 2.0 mCX mCPX Connectors
- ONLY support LiHV 3.8V/4.35V 1S battery, not for 3.7V/4.20V 1S LiPo battery
- Support 0.2A/0.6A charge current by switch button ( Suggest using 0.2A if you charge six at the same time and 0.6A if you only do 2)
- USB interface input suggested range: 5V±5% on 0.5-2.4A, suggested 2.4A or above
- Charger plug: Micro 1.25 and JST-PH 2.0, AKA mCX and mCPX, Charging max 6 batteries at the same time. ( Need to consider width of battery)
- The 6 LED lights indicate the charging state of the six channels independently, LED solid indicates charging, LED off indicates full charged.
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2. Anbee FPV 5.8Ghz Circular Polarized Clover Leaf Antenna High Gain Aerial Set RP-SMA Female Plug
- Anbee Circularly Polarized for Reduced Interference.
- Runs on 5.8 GHz Commonly Use for FPV Systems.
- Clover-Leaf Style Antenna / Omni-Directional.
- RP-SMA Female Connector for both receiver and transmitter, 2pcs Antennas in the Package.
- Precision Manufactured and 100% Tested.
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3. Wolfwhoop WR832 5.8GHz 40CH Wireless FPV Receiver for Racing Drone and Multicopter
Long range more than 2km range in the open area - Plug and playPower off memory: Replay the very last frequency band and channelTwo switching buttons: easy to change frequency channels and bands40 channels: 5 bands and all frequencies compatible, Cover A, b, E, F, r bandsUniversal video transmitter ...
4. 5v Regulator, DROK 5pcs Mini Voltage Reducer DC 4.5-24V 12V 24V Step Down to 5V Buck Converter Board 3A Volt Step-Down Transformer Power Supply Module
- DROK voltage regulator input voltage range is DC 4.5-24V, adjustable range is 0.8-17V, fixed output are 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V that can be chosen on the back side. Output current is 3A max (please enhance cooling work when it is full load); when real tested input 12V and output is 1.5A, no need to add special system.
- Output integrated adjustable and fixed voltage, you can get fixed output voltage by soldering the pot on the board. If the fixed output voltage is not what you want, you can adjust it by potentiometer.
- High efficiency and super compact size, high frequency and low ripple, stable working performance, wide range of applications, this 12v to 5v converter will be a good component for fixing work.
- Strong and high quality construction: imported potentiometer and 3A current chip, high current shielded inductors and MLCC solid capacitance with long service life.
- Integrated enable port defaults the working mode and it will be off when it is at low electric level off, which bring a great convenience for users. NOTE: This 5v step down converter is really tiny, each unit is smaller than half a one-dollar coin.
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5. TELESIN GoPro Lens Filter -3Pack ND4 ,ND8 ,ND16 , Neutral Density Lens Filter Kit for GoPro Hero 7 Black Hero 2018 Hero 6 Hero 5 Black, GoPro Camera Lens Accessories (ND 4/8/16)
Precisely engineered for Hero 7 Black, Hero (2018), Hero 5, Hero 5 Black, Hero 6 camera lens.Made with high grade multi-coated optical glass, high definition glass provides crystal clear footage, and the precise machine tooling ensures a secure fit.ND Filters give you the freedom to create your own ...
6. Panlong 8-Way AV Switch RCA Switcher 8 in 1 Out Composite Video L/R Audio Selector Box for DVD STB Game Consoles
8-way AV RCA Audio Video Switcher Selector for XBOX DVD PS2 PS3 Wii Cable Box to TVMechanical design, simple push-button switchingMetal enclosure, excellent stability and longevityEasy installation and operation, no extra power supply or software drive neededSupport devices with A/V connection, prov...
7. SoulBay 12W Universal Multi Voltage AC/DC Adapter Switching Power Supply with 8 Selectable Adapter Plugs, Suitable for 3 V to 12 V Device
- This AC/DC adapter can apply to most appliances, which the efficient voltage is from 3V to 12V.
- This adapter output is 3V/4.5V/5V/6V/7.5V/9V/12V. You can easily set the voltage by a little key, which included with the adapter.
- Equipped with 8 adapter plugs, the different size will fit for your appliances well, and solve your various problems.
- With safe and multiple function, it's easy to operate, and the adapter is very durable, it's secure to use.
- The 8 adapters in1, which can largely save your space and the one can replace a lot adapters. Attention: DC Plug Polarity: inner Positive(+), outer Negative(-), Polarity is irreversible.
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8. AKK A3 FPV AIO Micro Camera with 5.8GHz 0/25mW/50mW/200mW Switchable VTX 1/3 Cmos FPV Camera
AIO FPV camera+transmitter+atnenna all 3 functions in one limit size and weight. only: 4.7gOutput power 25mW/50mW/200mW Switchable, Compatible with 5.8GHz googles and monitor.Switchable Power AIO Camera is a must-have for both indoor and outdoor flying.Nickel-plated 4 Leaf Antenna , RHCP circul...
9. AKK BA3 5.8G 40CH VTX 0/25mW/50mW/200mW Switchable 600TVL 1/3 Cmos Micro AIO FPV Camera and Transmitter for FPV Drone Like Tiny Whoop Blade Inductrix
- AIO FPV camera+transmitter+brass dipole atnenna all 3 functions in one limit size and weight. weight:4.7g
- Output power 25mW/50mW/200mW Switchable, Compatible with 5.8GHz googles and monitor.
- Requires 1S LiPo battery, Signal Range Suitable for Ultra Micro RC Aircraft.
- Upgraded low-light condition for flying in dimmer light.
- Power level switchable, designed for all ranges of flying both indoor or outdoor.
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10. YoungRC RC832S FPV Receiver 5.8GHz 48CH Double-Screen Display with A/V and Power Cables for FPV Drone Quadcopter F450 S500 S550
★48 channels: Cover A, B, E, F, H bands and L bands★Dual independent video and audio signal outputs★5dB sensitivity gain more than normal receivers★Two switching buttons for the band and channel★Two digits display for the band and channel
11. Tenergy TB6-B Balance Charger Discharger 1S-6S Digital Battery Pack Charger for NiMH/NiCD/Li-PO/Li-Fe Packs LCD Hobby Battery Charger w/ Tamiya/JST/EC3/HiTec/Deans Connectors + Power Supply 01435
ONE CHARGER MANY BATTERY PACKS - Tenergy TB6-B balance charger/discharger is ideal for all hobby battery packs that are NiMH, NiCd, LiPO, Li-ion, LiFePO4, and SLA battery packs.WIDE CONNECTOR COMPATIBILITY - With one multi-charging harness, this AC balance charger can recharge battery packs with tam...
12. GOLDBAT 11.1V 2200mAh 3S 35C Lipo Battery with Deans and XT60 Plug for RC Evader BX Car RC Truggy RC Truck RC Airplane RC Heli Drone (2 Packs)
【CONVENIENT & SAFE】- No cell memory effect. Fast charge capability 1C-3C, highly suggest 1C-3C. Long Cycle Life, up to 200Wh/kg energy density.【Parameter】- Weight: 6.74oz; Dimension: 4.09 x 1.34x 0.98 inches【Applications】- Special designed for 800mm Warbirds, EPP 3D plane, small heli QAV...
13. Spektrum 5.8GHz 25MW Micro Video Camera & VTX 5-13V Remote Transmitter
Integrated camera and 25mW transmitterExcellent image clarity in all lighting conditionsEnough signal range for small park flyers and quad racersCompatible with 5.8GHz Fat Shark headsetsAssignable frequencies through servo port
14. SKYRC iMAX B6 Mini Professional Balance Charger/Discharger for Nimh/Li-po Batteries RC Model AC/DC 15V 4A Battery Charger Power Supply Adapter (US Plug)
- Genuine, Authentic, Original iMax B6AC V2 Charger by SkyRC w/ Anti-Fake Holographic Serial Number on the back of the charger. This number can be inputted into SkyRC's website to prove its authenticity.
- LITHIUM BATTERY METER: Plug your LiPo/LiIon/ LiFe balance plug into the charger and use the battery meter as a voltage tester to quickly see the voltage readings from each cell.
- INTERNAL RESISTANCE METER: Use this function to measure the resistance in each of your lithium battery's cells. This helps determine the health of your cells, to be sure you are getting the most power out of them.
- TERMINAL VOLTAGE CONTROL: The voltage at which the charger cuts off the charge to each cell can be adjusted. LiPo 4.18V-4.25V (Default 4.20V) / LiIo 4.08V-4.20V (Default 4.10V) / LiFe 3.58V-3.70V (Default 3.60V)
- PC CONNECTIVITY & UPGRADABLE FIRMWARE: Control your charger and update it with new firmware via the built in USB port. The software (PC Only) can be downloaded from SKYRC's website for free.
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15. SYMA X1 4 Channel 2.4G RC Quad Copter, Spacecraft (As Shown)
3D flips, stability and agility in flight makes it super simple to perform professional 3D maneuvers like pirouettes 3D fun flips, rolls and more3-axis flight control system with adjustable gyro sensitivity will give you super stable flightWith use of the newer 2.4Ghz technology, the SYMA x1 has str...
16. Hubsan X4 (H107L) 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC Quadcopter, Black
- Durable one piece main frame.
- Precision 6 axis gyro.
- Ready to Fly.
- 4 channel 2.4Ghz control.
- High capacity LiPO battery.
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17. Eachine 700tvl ET200 5.8G 32CH 200mW Mini FPV Transmitter
With voltage step-down function to 3.6V-5.5vCan work directly with 3S 11.1V batterySupport video format : NTSC/PAL4 Bands and 32 ChannelsDimention : 38mm x 22.5mm x 6mm
18. 5.8GHz FPV Triple Feed Patch Antenna, RCmall 9.4dBi High Accuracy SMA Male to SMA Male Cable Adapter, Directional Circularly Polarized Antenna for FPV Racing Drone
- The FPV Triple Feed Patch antenna is a directional circularly polarized antenna. Connector type is SMA Male to SMA Male. Note: This antenna is not include terminator!
- Good radiation efficiency. Most FR4-based patches have terrible efficiency because FR4 is very lossy at 5.8 GHz.
- Good axial ratio, not just directly perpendicular to the patch but also off-center.
- Cheap and easy to manufacture with high accuracy, even for a hobbyist. With Adapter Link: FS-GR3E
- Package included: 1 x Triple Feed Patch Antenna, 1 x semi-rigid coax (SMA male to SMA male). If there is any problem please contact us feel free.
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19. Crazepony 2pcs Newest Aomway 5.8G 3DBi 4 Leaf Clover Antenna RX SMA Male with Protective Covering for FPV Multicopter TX/RX
- Heavy Guage construction for the ultimate in durability
- Ceramic interior withstands cook top heat up to 570 Degree F for perfect searing
- Riveted stainless steel handles resist heat and provide a comfortable and secure grip
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20. 4pcs 230mAh HV 1S Lipo Battery 30C 3.8V for Tiny Whoop Blade Inductrix JST-PH 2.0 Connector
Newly developed chemistry HV 1S Battery, high voltage gets longer lifetime and safer charging situationCapacity: Standard voltage (4.2v, 230mah)or High voltage (4.35v, 250ish mah)Tiny Whoop Blade inductrix future choice of batteryThe connector plug: JST-PH2.0 AKA High current ultra micro, Powerwhoop...
Looks like you did some research, so you've gotten pretty much all the good budget stuff, I'd say. So here's just a few of my opinions on an otherwise pretty respectable setup.
The TS832 is rated 600mW, but from my power meter, it's actually around 300-400mW, which is not really an issue, even 300mW will get you enough range, which has more to do with better antennas. Which brings me to the next point, you'll need some circular polarized antenna.
I recommend aomway as it performs excellent for the money. I have had great luck with these also.
Another point to mention is that the TS832 is a bit larger (physically) than most VTX's, but it's not really an issue unless you are building a super tight fitted quadcopter.
Your camera should work fine, though I recommend maybe something less wide than 2.1mm, like a 2.8mm (popular in FPV). The trade off with wide lens is you get to see more, but at the cost of seeing less clearly, since everything is super tiny and far away. Since you are not doing racing, even a 3.6mm would be nice to have, since you can see much more details. But 2.8mm is a good compromise. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyKSH1blJRc)
You can record from the receiver that hooks up to your goggles, but you'll need a DVR to tap into the secondary RCA connector. Or some people use a laptop with a video-input.
Lastly, you can tap into the battery of the quadcopter as not to require a second battery. To do this, you'll need a BEC or voltage regulator that can supply AND filter out the motor noise in the voltage. But a cheap small 3 cell lipo will do the trick and avoid the noise issue.
The noise you're seeing is typically caused by ripple voltages backfeeding into the power plane from the ESCs. That's typically why you see the noise change it's visual consistency every time you throttle up and punch out. Your vtx won't allow for the setup I described so one possibility is to insert either another voltage regulator into the setup (not ideal but does improve the video), by tapping into the unfiltered 4s power rail, and then feeding regulated voltage into both the camera and the vtx. You would use something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Regulator-DROK-Converter-Step-Down-Transformer/dp/B0758ZTS61/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=mini+voltage+regulator&qid=1567213464&s=gateway&sr=8-3
The other option is to take either the camera line into the flight controller or the flight controller VOUT into the VTX and feed it through an LC Filter like this: https://www.readymaderc.com/products/details/lc-common-mode-power-filter which works as a common mode choke (eg it resists rapid changes in current and quiets down the line).
It will reduce the noise but not completely eliminate it (but that may be enough for your application). What's nice about that filter is that it provides 2 filtering mechanisms, a common mode choke (which will cover you for about 90% of scenarios) and a single mode filter which would require a very specific set of circumstances in your build to realize the full value of. TLDR - switch between both and see which quiets your line :)
I use vtx like AKK Tek's X2 ultimates which allow you to feed unfiltered voltage to the VTX, which it then filters, then outputs to a camera (like 5v). VTXs in that class have anywhere from 5 to 7 pins, (VIN, GND IN, 5v VOUT, VID OUT, S Audio, and sometimes audio ports).
What you're trying to do is insert a filtering component between the camera and the flight controller, and/or the flight controller and the VTX...sometimes it's as simple as adding an electrolytic capacitor in parallel to the power source feeding the vtx (the capacitor removes the AC component from the power input which is what manifests itself as noise in your video stream). That's why on vtx like the old AOMWays, you saw lines of up to 4-6 ceramic capacitors all working to filter out noisy power rails before they got to the video stream.
You'd need any matched pair of a TX and RX as well as a controller. A popular recommendation for beginners is the Turnigy 9x.
If you're just staring out though, many people recommend getting a mini quad to test your hand with to get the basic skills down without investing a lot of money (plus these little buggers are super durable and can take most crashes without incident). They're small enough to fly indoors as well.
Check out the:
Syma X1: http://www.amazon.com/Syma-Channel-2-4G-Quad-Copter/dp/B0096SJU3U
Syma X11: http://www.amazon.com/Syma-X11-Quadcopter-Black/dp/B00L4O3IPK/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1416715324&sr=1-1&keywords=syma+x11
Or the Hubsan X4: http://www.amazon.com/Hubsan-H107C-2-4G-Quadcopter-Camera/dp/B00EXBDYPK/ref=sr_1_5?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1416715349&sr=1-5&keywords=hubsan+x4
I'm back with a couple of extra questions! :)
The gx210 arrives on Friday but after some searching, I'm afraid I may not be ready for it.
It looks like I need to buy a couple more things.
First, the antenna...
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It looks like the RTF version comes with a mushroom-type antenna, but the ARF version I bought does not. Last week, I bought this on Amazon to go along with the Runcam Swift you recommended to me: AKK FPV TS5828L 5.8G 600MW 40CH Mini AV Transmitter
Do I also need to buy this thing:
Realacc GX210 5.8G LHCP FPV Clover Antenna RP-SMA
...and wait another week for it to arrive from China? D'oh!
Do I need to buy TWO of the LHCP antennas, one for the quad, and one for my Eachine EV800 goggles? (I think I read somewhere they need to match?)
Or EVEN MORE antennas for spares?
EDIT: it looks like this Anbee Circular Polarized Antenna from Amazon might do the trick for me?
Soldering
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Do I need to do any soldering to get it all in the air on day one? (I assumed that would be the case, hooking up the VTX and the Runcam Swift, but I am not totally sure)
What kind of solder? Rosen core? Do I need a jar of flux? What about water-soluble flux? Is there a safe/environmentally friendly/least toxic type of solder/flux?
Battery alarms, flight time, on screen display, etc.
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Finally, what about a battery alarm? How will I know it's time to land?? I know you mentioned having a timer, but I'm not sure how you calculate the flight time.
Does the ARF kit I bought have on on-screen display that displays voltage?
Thank you!
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TELESIN GoPro Lens Filter -3Pack ND4 ,ND8 ,ND16 , Neutral Density Lens Filter Kit for GoPro Hero 7 Black Hero 2018 Hero 6 Hero 5 Black, GoPro Camera Lens Accessories (ND 4/8/16) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F193DFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DLY0CbAWSEZC5
Thank you for all that! That was a useful YouTube video, too.
I had to make the purchases yesterday, since I'll be playing with actors in the studio on Monday. That said, I still have time to buy some things.
It's a comfort that I seem to be on the right track. The biggest difference between what I bought and your suggestions is that you suggested I buy the Dock-Kings and other pricier receiver/converting gear. I'd appreciate if you could look at my list of purchased items to determine if you think it will work, or if you see some some red flags.
I suppose in the long run, if this theatre show concept shows promise, we would then invest in more reliable gear, such as no-compression wireless HDMI tx/rx. For now, here it is:
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4 cameras:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y5D8SPZ/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (1S LiPo)
2 x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y56RL5P/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (1S LiPo)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0184DVN4G/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (2S or 3S LiPo)
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3 receivers (should I buy different antennae?):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0774SMGQN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2 x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H36AIGY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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3 AC/DC adapters for the receivers:
3 x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ISM267G/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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3S LiPo (for 3S LiPo camera and try battery-powered Receiver)
2 x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GF63645/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Battery chargers
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00466PKE0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Charger-Channel-Inductrix-Connectors/dp/B074M6G2MD
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Each receiver has an AV output + AV RCA cable. I'll plug in the RCAs from 2 or 3 receivers into this Switcher:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KXVBB7C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Using an RCA cable, connect the Switcher's Output to this RCA to HDMI converter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KTDG177/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Then HDMI to projector.
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Ta-da?
Thanks. I was eventually trying to build myself up to getting something like a quadracopter, and I'm well away from that. For a "cheap aircraft," should I start with something like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Syma-Channel-2-4G-Quad-Copter/dp/B0096SJU3U/ref=sr_1_4/185-7407017-7778365?ie=UTF8&qid=1397435935&sr=8-4&keywords=quadcopter) or do you have any other suggestions?
Eachine 700tvl ET200 5.8G 32CH 200mW Mini FPV Transmitter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WQZNZ54/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lqkoxb5XX7ACR
I have 3 of these and am very happy. 1 day prime, $27, compatible with your goggles and nearly any others. Easy control of channels and bands.
These antennas match well:
Crazepony 2pcs Aomway Antenna 5.8G 3DBi 4 Leaf Clover for FPV Multicopter TXRX (RP-SMA Male) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DBBY456/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jvkoxbFCH34XZ
$500 is a tight budget. $500 can get you "something that flies" and "something that's FPV." At the $500 level, you're talking 4-12 minutes.
Wind handling comes from "being fast" and "having a decent flight controller". Naze32, Flip32, KK2 2.1, NAZA, etc.. are all good flight controlers.
The big question is, what are you trying to do? Just "get in and have fun?" Well, in that case I'd probally point you at something like a the Proto or Hubsan ready to fly FPV quads, and a second, non FPV quad for bashing around. Buy two of the same brand, and a half a dozen batteries, and a good charger.
Quadcopters break. And they break, a lot. The bigger they are, the more they break. If you oops, you've lost a prop. If you oops hard, you've broken an airframe, bent a motor shaft, popped a battery... something like that.
If you're determined to fly something larger, you're going to eat the budget quickly.
So "the nerobro way"
Hubsan 104d FPV: $150
http://www.amazon.com/Hubsan-H107D-FPV-Mini-Quadcopter/dp/B00GSNWB5K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422240063&sr=8-1&keywords=hubsan+x4+fpv
Hubsan 104 crash pack: $20
http://www.amazon.com/Hubsan-H107D-Quadcopter-Crash-shown/dp/B00FZ9BDMU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422240063&sr=8-2&keywords=hubsan+x4+fpv
Hubsan 107 (non fpv): $54
http://www.amazon.com/Hubsan-H107L-Channel-2-4GHz-Quadcopter/dp/B00IZC6C8E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422240139&sr=8-1&keywords=hubsan+107
4x battery charger: $7
http://www.amazon.com/ThinkMax%C2%AE-X4-Battery-Charger-Hubsan/dp/B00LGWQ4FG/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1422240139&sr=8-13&keywords=hubsan+107
That'll get you something to learn with, and something to fly FPV with for less than $350. And you will NOT be bored. :-) And if you really screw up, you'll have spare parts. Consider adding a few more batteries.
Yep, it was the antenna. I ended up buying these off amazon and got it working perfectly:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LGM2U0E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am a beginner in fpv flying who just got a maiden flight of my x220 today and here are my thoughts.
tldr; x220 is too dangerous to recommend to a first time flyer so get a Hubsan X4 or similar quad to practice with since it's way cheaper.
This was the first ever drone I bought and is what I started with (Jun 2015). It was way harder than I thought it'd be but I eventually got a feel for it and got a Hubsan X4 (Nov 2015) after researching for a first "real quad". It was a huge step in difficulty but after a year I am very comfortable in the Expert flying mode. I can full throttle it into the corner of my wall and quickly pull back, operate it with the front facing any direction, orbits, yaw spins, etc.
The x220 was a completely different level. During my short flight I had to focus on just hovering and could only move it in the direction I was facing and this was only in angle mode which is basically auto leveling afaik. Regular mode I could just hover. Remember too that this is all LoS and not FPV. I got a pair of FatSharks setup but am not near comfortable enough to use them in flight.
This thing is a beast and super dangerous so I would not recommend it to someone who has never flown a quad before. I'm not sure how good sims are for learning but I would look into a Hubsan X4 to learn with since its relatively cheap and has that expert mode to work up to. You can also fly it indoors during the winter and outdoors when its nice out.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9E33XA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FJM6ybRDZN741
This is the camera that most people are putting on tiny whoops(really small drones). I've used this exact one, and it works pretty good. It will only give you about 50 ft of range though.
If you are looking for more range, you will have the buy a camera and a transmitter, such as these two:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N948FF7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xMM6ybVKT9E49
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E6GPYS6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wNM6ybJQT95DW
EDIT: you would also need a recover for the video.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H36AIGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6PM6ybWV3Y0EJ
This puts out RCA to a monitor of your choice
just so you know, this is the quality of an FPV camera and you will be getting breakup lines like this as bodies and stuff getting in the way will cause signal loss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU96HLe-hcs
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Here is stuff you can use from Amazon for the AIO Fpv Camera
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https://www.amazon.com/Wolfwhoop-WT05-Transmitter-Antenna-Quadcopter/dp/B06XJMQQ6Y/
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https://www.amazon.com/Crazepony-230mAh-Battery-Inductrix-Connector/dp/B01N0Z0ME2
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https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Charger-Channel-Inductrix-Connectors/dp/B074M6G2MD
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Here is how to hook it up to a battery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOcxdVX6zYk
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On the receving end, I assume you will then want to output to HDMI? The best/easiest way to do this is to buy two of these dock kings and hdmi adapters, one for each camera. If you have power nearby you can use a regular 5.5mm DC jack power adapter like for laptops. Or you can buy the battery packs for them. You will also want at least 2 antennas on each receiver, 1 omni and 1 patch antenna pointing in the direction of the actors
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https://furiousfpv.com/product_info.php?cPath=56&products_id=669
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https://furiousfpv.com/product_info.php?products_id=704
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https://furiousfpv.com/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=687
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https://www.amazon.com/Crazepony-Antenna-Protective-Covering-Multicopter/dp/B01N9QM409
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https://www.amazon.com/RCmall-Accuracy-Directional-Circularly-Polarized/dp/B0772WJB5R
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You will have to learn/read instructions on how to set each camera and receiver to their matching frequency bands
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I love eachines https://www.amazon.com/Eachine-700tvl-ET200-200mW-Transmitter/dp/B00WQZNZ54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474931947&sr=8-1&keywords=eachine+200mw
Here is the vtx im currently using on 3s.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WQZNZ54/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1462084772&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=eachine+200mw&dpPl=1&dpID=31Sqdm4AjyL&ref=plSrch#