A FPV video system!

FPV Video System

Source

As previously mentioned I have already spec'd and purchased my FPV goggles (because the immersive video is the coolest part!), the Fatshark Dominator V2. These goggles are supposed to be great, unfortunately they cost ~$330 at the moment. Luckily I found a pair on Ebay for $288 with shipping. The seller stated that they were used three times, so hopefully he didn't lie and everything works.

So with the goggles squared away the next items are the camera, video transmitter, and video receiver. All of which can cost a decent amount. I have been trying to reduce costs, but I also don't want to have a FPV system that produces poor quality video, or has limited range, that would defeat the purpose of buying the good goggles in the first place.

Video Transmission Links

http://fpvlab.com/forums/showthread.php?36869-5-8-and-FPV-racing-how-many-can-fly-at-once/page2

http://blog.oscarliang.net/immersionrc-boscam-600mw-video-transmitter/

http://blog.oscarliang.net/ts5823-200mw-video-transmitter/

http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/fpv-antennas.html

The System I Went With

Got pretty caught up with specing all the components and trying to get the order in by September 1st. So I didn't quite keep up with the blog. Anyway here is what I chose. 

Video Transmitter - SkyZone TS5823 5.8GHz 32CH A/V 200mW Mini FPV Transmitter (v2)

Video Receiver - FatShark Dominator 5.8ghz Module

Video Camera - mini 600tvl Sony Super HAD CCD Super FPV Camera 2.8mm Lens

FPV Goggles - FatShark Dominator V2

This system should be able to reach a distance of 800m to 1.5km. The CCD camera should have really good quality and adjust to changing light conditions much faster than CMOS cameras. I'm excited to try it.