(This is part of a multi-part series on building a FPV mini 240mm quadcopter)
We’re almost done with all the parts needed to build my FPV — just a few more before we start assembling the quad. I ordered the Fat Shark Dominator V2 Goggles and those have arrived. I needed some 5.8GHz antennas for the receiver on the googles and for the transmitter. There are lots of videos on YouTube that instruct you on how to build your own but I wanted to buy a set ready made.
There’s really not much to say about these besides the build quality is excellent. I really like the plastidip blue tips. Once I get the video system operation, I’ll be posting my thoughts on how these antennas function in the field.
Features:
- 3 lobe Airscrew (Previously Cloverleaf Ultra) (normally used on the transmitter), with straight SMA male connector and right angle adapter.
- 5 lobe Mad Mushorrom (normally used on the receiver), with straight SMA male connector.
- 2x RP-SMA adapters for use with RP-SMA systems
- Max speeds without significant deflection: 5.8GHz: 150 mph
- Connector type: SMA male
- Whip length: 2″/5cm
Weight: 11g
Total Weight So Far: 451.4g
Part Cost: $64.95
Total Spent So Far: $1001.02
The Blue Beam Ultra 5.8 GHz Antenna Set are available from Hobby Wireless and GetFPV.
View Comments (7)
Why not buy a DJI Phantom?
Hi Neil,
Good question -- there are many reasons why but here are the top few:
- the one I'm building is an FPV (you wear goggles to fly it -- see what the quad sees)
- it's smaller
- it's lighter
- more powerful
- you can customize the flying characteristics
- open source
- frame comes with free replacement arms (if you crash and break it)
I believe there is an oculus rift option for the phantom (I may be wrong just started researching)
You are smaller but what is your battery time?
Will it go higher because it is lighter? Whats the benefit? How will yours work with the wind?
Thats cool stuff but what about GPS? he big feature of the Phantom is if you set it to hover and move it, it will return to that point.
I can't speak to the open source side im sure that is a benefit
Frame - I am sure yours would be less fragile the Phantom has a host of problems all around with losing control going awol and no customer service whatsoever... That much I have identified to now but the price is pretty cheap.
I eagerly continue to watch your progress and look forward to seeing it all finished.
Here is an idea of what I'm after -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NQ59THcl9M.
This video is of the Blackout H Quad frame I was going to go with, but went with the Folding Nemesis 240mm Frame. You can see there is a "sport" to this as well. Imaging flying fast with FPV goggles and going through obstacles like that -- crazy!
Also, here is a photo of the "stereotypical" Phantom user -- via the RCForums (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28760262&postcount=979) :)
Ill be straight forward and cut to the chase mate, Answer is because Dji is Shite!!! Phantoms eat dicks and little kids!
Hello,
I can't find any contact info in the site so forgive me for using the comment section. I'm Algen, I work with engineering website EEWeb.com and would love to do an exchange of website links (with your website: http://www.mavromatic.com/) and feature you as site of the day on EEWeb (you can see an example here http://www.eeweb.com/websites/multirotor-usa). Is this of interest to you?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Algen Dela Cruz
EEweb.com
Hi Algen, Sure! Please email me at tips@mavromatic.com and we can set something up.