I am very interested in fpv flying and actually have a Fatshark teleporter v3 kit that I have use...

[G+_Eddie Hughes]

I am very interested in fpv flying and actually have a Fatshark teleporter v3 kit that I have used and purchased the spiral antennas as an upgrade, the only thing is that out of 5 flights I only have 2 successful return flights. Thinking fpv would be easier than line of sight flying was a mistake, I will post video later. What are some things I can do to improve my fpv experience? The last time I flew fpv I lost my quad for 4 days and I am in the process of rebuilding it now...I really enjoy the thrill of the view and excitement of the challenge. Any help?

[G+_Steve C]

I can't help you with FPV flying but to find it why don't you put a $20 GPS tracker on it so you can find it's location on Google maps?  You could try using a directional antenna to track it down using the FPV transmitter's signal but you might not be able to pick it up if the distance is too great or it went down on the other side of a hill or large building.

[G+_rob bennett]

My first flights were over ball fields with very short grass. Easy to find downed copter. Also I didn't fly far away. Naze32 has a buzzer feature that you can activate. Helped me more than once in tall fields.

[G+_Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ]

A few things about FPV flying:

 

1. It's always good practice to have a spotter: Your range of vision is severely limited by FPV. Having another set of eyeballs that can warn you when you're approaching hazards is very helpful.

 

2. You need to know your course before you go full-tilt: Circuit your route with a full battery just to get the feel of the turns. This will also tell you where you're going to experience dropout on your FPV setup.

 

3. Don't fly FPV beyond line of site: I know this is a PITA, but this will be one of the FAA regulations for civilian flight of drones, so get used to it. If you can't see your craft without the goggles (or at least see the building/alley/forest/river in which it is flying) then you shouldn't be flying it there.

 

4. Diversity: If you've got the cash, invest in a diversity receiver. Have one antenna with a high-gain circular, and the other with a panel antenna pointing at your flying area. 

 

5. Above all... practice: I know this sounds like it's from the files of captain obvious, but you need to practice FPV just as you did LOS flying. Do it ALL over again -- practice maintaining position in a hover, then doing slow maneuvers... only getting into speed flight once you get a feel for how your craft will react with your inputs.

 

Enjoy!

 

Peace,

Padre