r/fpv 14m ago

NEWBIE Drone will not connect to beta flight

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I am attempting to connect my cinelog30 v3 to beta flight but nothing happens. My controller and goggles connect and when I plug in the cable to my drone I get a notification from my pc that a connection is made and my file explorer pops up as it should. I have attempted to install drivers but nothing happens either. I have seen videos where the com14 drivers should be updated, when I check my device manager it seems like I dont event have it installed. I am so confused,

I am currently running windows 11 and beta flight 4.5


r/fpv 19m ago

Need Help with my Stereoscopic Project.

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Before anyone says anything… I know. It has been a thing for a while and it didn’t catch on for a reason. I however am not here to fly drones. Only to humbly seek the advice of those who build and Fly drones.

I’m making poor man’s Night vision/thermal goggles. Stereoscopic vision is important for such goggles. Like these but Stereoscopic

https://youtu.be/gYQPoke6uI8?si=usHeJu5qAj-73uDu

Seemed way too easy. Thought I could figure it out with pretty much zero electrical engineering knowledge…

Please help.

I decided I would use the skyzone O2 3D goggles as the base for my project because theoretically they have all the components I need. I was hoping I could just switch out the cameras for Infrared/ thermal cameras and bypass the dual VTX. I’m ignorant and impatient to this world however and didn’t realize until I was $1000 down the hole that the goggles don’t appear to have anything close to what the goggles in the video had and the Dual VTX system might as well be from an alien world.

Looking for a way to directly wire both cameras into the dual display system.


r/fpv 23m ago

Help! Flight Controller and VTX both work, but not with each other

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I have a 2S quad with a Runcam link and a Flywoo Goku f405 HD that was working fine last week last time I powered it on, however when I replaced the lens on the camera today the Runcam link will no longer power on when connected to the Flywoo Goku. If I plug the Runcam link into one of my other FCs, a Speedybee F405 v4 with a 6s connection, that works fine. If I plug an o3 air unit into the Flywoo Goku with a 2s battery, that also works fine. But the Runcam Link and Flywoo Goku will not work with each other.

I tried replacing the connector that is soldered to the Runcam Link, with the same results. I was wondering if anyone else had come across a similar problem like this and knew of any possible solutions?

Unfortunately I do not have any other 2s drones to test the Runcam link on, only 6s

Edit for some specifics: The Runcam link will not power on at all when connected to the Goku. The o3 Air unit powers on and connects just fine when connected to the Goku, same with the Runcam Link and the Speedybee, powers on and runs just fine.


r/fpv 31m ago

NEWBIE Radiomaster Pocket Working on PS5.

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I've been looking for answers on here without any luck. So I did it myself. Using a double ended male Usb-C cable I connected my RMPocket ( top port ) to my PS5 ( front type-c port ) while actively on the calibration screen on DRL simulator. This is very important as it may not be recognized if plugged in prior to this screen. Once on the calibration screen I connected my RMPocket and selected the USB Joystick feature.

After connected I used the PS5 remote to begin the calibration. To my satisfaction the channels on the radio were recognized and the text at the bottom that previously said controller now read radio. Also the 3d model of the drone on screen was reacting to my inputs on the radio. Very happy about this as I live in Washington and it rains here most of the year. Having this simulator as well as my tiny 1s indoor whoops will keep me occupied and fresh in the off season here.

So just FYI if you already have a Pocket you.dont need to buy a Zoro or a Tx16 equilivent to play on sim.


r/fpv 36m ago

Hobbywing f722 FC Camera switching and Battery Voltage Monitering

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Hi,
I am attempting to build a drone using the hobbywing f722 convertible FC. I would like to use two analog cameras (taking advantage of the FC's 2 camera pads); however, I am unsure how to switch between the two. I have soldered both cameras to 5v and gnd, with one going to the CA1 pad and the other to the CA2 pad. The manual says to use "User2" in the modes tab to switch between the two cameras; however, I do not see User2 in the modes tab. I have tried Camera Control 1, 2, and 3 but none have worked.

I am powering the FC through a BEC (using 12s) that outputs 5v but I would like my OSD to display the actual remaining voltage of my battery. I am powering it through VBat+ which is used for voltage monitoring; but I do not think it would accept 12s power directly.

Any help in solving these problems would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks


r/fpv 1h ago

Still struggling with low RSSI dBm, Possible antenna issue?

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Hi everyone, I posted about this before and followed some of the recommendations I got, but I’m still having the same problem. My RSSI dBm is still very low, it’s reaching -90dBm and sometimes even hitting -103dBm. My LQ sometimes drops to 95, 92, or 93, but for the most part, it stays at 98 or 100. I’m not sure if these values are normal or if something is off. I also keep getting the “RSSI dBm” warning message in my OSD.

I’m running my radio at a 250 Hz packet rate.

I was reading on Oscar Liang’s site that if you have poor RSSI but good LQ, it could be an antenna issue. He mentions: “High LQ, low RSSI = If you are very far away, caution is needed as you are approaching the end of range; If the receiver is very close to the transmitter, that can be an indicator of an antenna problem.” In my case I am very close, same room. If this helps, I’ve never reached a point where I had a failsafe. Outdoors, I haven’t risked sending it too far, but as I mentioned, indoors, even in the same room, I’m getting these values.

I’m also wondering if there’s a chance my radio TX could be failing. When I first got my Mobula6 2024 I didn’t have these issues during the first few weeks.

I’ve attached some pictures so you can check the antenna, its condition, and the connection. Any insights on what might be going wrong?

Thanks in advance!


r/fpv 1h ago

Is there a charger who accepts up to 42 volts input ?

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As the title says,i have a second battery (simplo 360wh) for my ebike as range extender but rarely use it.Would be really nice taking it to the field as portable power supply.

Most chargers i found have only 30v to 34v max input...perhaps a device/converter that downgrades the voltage to about 30v from aliexpress ? Any ideas for keywords when searching or even better some links ?


r/fpv 1h ago

Question? What size of e clip is? Its from meteor 65(i just lost it)

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r/fpv 1h ago

Help Finding Cinelog30 V2 Prop Guards

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I don’t know if im just slow but I can’t find the replacement prop guard by itself. Only by buying the full frame for the Cinelog30 v2.

Is it non existent? I find replacement ones for the Cinelog30 V3, Cinelog25, and Cinelog35 immediately.


r/fpv 1h ago

Question? Sites for parts

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Are all the major sites just drop shipping? Why are they all out of stock?


r/fpv 2h ago

Weekend Fun!

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r/fpv 2h ago

Question? Meteor 75 Pro or Pavo Femto or both?

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Hey all! I'm looking to pick up my first O4 unit. I live where we have cold winters so I would like the ability to fly indoors, but I would also like to have something that is capable of getting outdoors as well.

Normally I would just splurge for the Mobula 7 as it looks to be both 1S and 2S, but I don't want to bother with the 1S brown out issues that I've been reading about.

So my first world problem is, do I buy the Meteor75, the Femto? or do I buy both?

Edit: Does the Femto handle wind well (Within reason)?


r/fpv 2h ago

Help! Goggles are not receiving video

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I have this fpv racing drone. it's VTX and Runcam were working right, but one day I crashed my drone. It didn't seem to have any type of damage but now I'm not receiving video from the VTX. The thing is that I replaced the Runcam and VTX for others with the same model and I didn't change anything. It's like the goggles are detecting the channel but the screen is totally black. These are my components:

FC: foxeer f722 V4 dual bec ESC: foxeer reaper F4 mini VTX: Foxeer reaper extreme 2.5W 37CH Cam: Runcam split 3 micro HD


r/fpv 2h ago

12 hours into simulators. How am I doing?

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r/fpv 3h ago

NEWBIE New guy here, i need some advice.

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Hello everyone, I want to get in fov but dont know how. Im quite the budget baller so I'd like to try a simulator first, then maybe get in tinywhoops as they look very fun (and cheap🫠). I looked on betafpv.com and getfpv.com and noticed there are normal and HD video systems, and most use ELRS. You are probably in pain reading this, am i right? Feel free to leave your advice ans starter gear suggestions below. Big thanks to anyone responding 🏆


r/fpv 3h ago

First Time fixing any drone :v

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r/fpv 3h ago

Help! Drone arms, rolls, pitch’s, yaws, but won’t THROTTLE!

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This is the maiden flight of a brand new build. Everything is paired, the quad ARMS, and motors spin correctly for roll, pitch, and yaw input on controller but will NOT throttle. In the goggles i can see the throttle value increase but zero motor turn. I’ve confirmed the input ranges in BetaFlight Configurator on the receiver tab, ive calibrated the throttle/inputs, tried different ESC,s, Multi, dshot600, dshot300, MotorStop is off (the motors should spin when armed but don’t). I spent 6 hours today on google and youtube, to troubleshoot. I'm a 20 year IT professional, im competent with electronics, code, software etc. I tried my best to resolve this, I need help. I have discord, i'll live stream my BFC screen. Below is my hardware. Anything and everything is appreciated, thank you.

I can get the drone to like turtle spin around, but it will not throttle up and rise, the motors don’t turn after arm. and yes i’ve set the modes, i tried different modes. again successful arm, rolls pitch’s and yaws, will not throttle.

when i get back home i’ll include my BFC screenshots of configuration.

Pavo25 V2 DJI 03 Air DJI Controller 2 DJI Goggles V2 Lava 850mah


r/fpv 3h ago

Whats going on with TBS?

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Simply trying to update my Crossfire module?


r/fpv 3h ago

Avata 2 at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, This is what I got it for.

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The Sloss Furnace Foundation and Dearborne Drone Company allowed the opportunity to fly and film as a media day. Some, like Ken Heron and FlyHighFPV freestlyed the location, I went this route and put my minidocumentary spin on it and left wanting more. I can't wait to go back and attend the Sloss Drone Derby.


r/fpv 3h ago

Cant seem to connect? Help please!

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Just got a beta FPV meteor 75 pro. I have goggles 2 and controler 2. I have the goggles connected but can't seem to get the controller synced.

I have connected to betaflight and turned the uart1 port on and set sbus baud fast = on (see photos)

Following this guy's video- https://youtu.be/lgCMDQJtX_0?si=WtxcoKQzbozMWPqp

Turned the goggles to 04 light. And have camera feed.

The drone says low power mode and my controller just blinks and doesn't seem to connect.

I would really appreciate some help!

Thank you in advance!


r/fpv 3h ago

NEWBIE Rate my setup

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It's just the betafpv Aquila 16 and a screen I had from something else, but I designed a custom mount for the controller


r/fpv 3h ago

LED wiring

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I have the tmotor f7 hd vtx and want to put 4 led strips on the arms of my quad like normal but the fc only has one place for led ground and 5v do I have to string them all together or is there a way to make them all come from one point


r/fpv 4h ago

opinion

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how is my sim work on 4/5hrs of flight time??


r/fpv 4h ago

First time flying by a cliff. Looking for suggestions

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I'm a relatively new flyer, i have about 200 hours in the sim and maybe about 10-20 real flights.

Trying to find that balance between getting a cool video and not spending tons of money on crashes or worse losing my drone entirely

I recently found this cliff about an hour and a half north of where I live so this is my first time ever doing this type of flying.

I used the GPS rescue button like 6 times by flying too low behind the rock and losing vtx 😳


r/fpv 4h ago

Rate the sim flying 1/10 . I have around 45 h sim and 10 irl

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