Do any of the digital fpv systems that are out there require a ham radio license? I can't seem to find a straight answer to this question. I really want to try fpv and not need a ham radio license.
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Does digital fpv require a ham radio license?
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The only information I can find is at the bottom of getfpv. For every video transmitter do they always put the ham radio license warning?
Caddx DJI Digital HD FPV Air Unit Kit
FPV through the DJI Digital HD Air Unit. The way FPV is meant to be. This is the Caddx DJI air unit with 120fps HD camera.
www.getfpv.com
Yes, GetFPV puts that disclaimer on almost all of the pages.The only information I can find is at the bottom of getfpv. For every video transmitter do they always put the ham radio license warning?
Caddx DJI Digital HD FPV Air Unit Kit
FPV through the DJI Digital HD Air Unit. The way FPV is meant to be. This is the Caddx DJI air unit with 120fps HD camera.
In the US, most video transmitters have not been certified by the FCC and do require a ham license to operate legally. However, the DJI air unit and goggles have been certified and can be used on some channels without the need for the ham license.
Here's some more info from the FPV Freedom Coalition:
Ham License — FPV Freedom Coalition
fpvfc.org
Thanks for the helpful information. I would love to get the DJI system but its too expensive for me.Yes, GetFPV puts that disclaimer on almost all of the pages.
In the US, most video transmitters have not been certified by the FCC and do require a ham license to operate legally. However, the DJI air unit and goggles have been certified and can be used on some channels without the need for the ham license.
Here's some more info from the FPV Freedom Coalition:
Ham License — FPV Freedom Coalition
Halifax
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Amateur license required for 5650mhz to 5925mhz. DJI FPV requires the license to use channel 1, 2, 6, and 7 as long as you have not increased the effective radiated power (ERP) to > 700mW by hack or antenna mod.
Amateur radio in the microwave frequencies is considered "weak signal" work and illegal drone use of amateur frequencies can be highly disruptive. It's also not fair to the ham radio community that has fought to maintain an ever decreasing amount of spectrum in the face of corporate power and FCC bias in favor of business over the common citizen. Get the tech-class ticket, it's fairly easy. 73 de N1QVE.
Amateur radio in the microwave frequencies is considered "weak signal" work and illegal drone use of amateur frequencies can be highly disruptive. It's also not fair to the ham radio community that has fought to maintain an ever decreasing amount of spectrum in the face of corporate power and FCC bias in favor of business over the common citizen. Get the tech-class ticket, it's fairly easy. 73 de N1QVE.
Thanks for the reply. Are there any free resources you recommend that I read to learn more about this subject? I know pretty much nothing right now.
Halifax
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Hi 280,
Yes, absolutely. Start here:
www.arrl.org
www.arrl.org
Exams are given locally by ARRL VEs (Volunteer Examiners).
There is so much to amateur radio, from drone and FPV flying to local repeater chatting to long-distance shortwave/HF work to meteor scatter and earth-moon-earth (EME) work. It's a remarkable hobby, almost endless in potential.
Good luck!
Yes, absolutely. Start here:
ARRL - Home
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
ARRL | Licensing, Education & Training | Getting on the Air
Find the information you need to get your ham radio license, get on the air, and get more involved in amateur radio operating, all from ARRL.
Exams are given locally by ARRL VEs (Volunteer Examiners).
There is so much to amateur radio, from drone and FPV flying to local repeater chatting to long-distance shortwave/HF work to meteor scatter and earth-moon-earth (EME) work. It's a remarkable hobby, almost endless in potential.
Good luck!
Thanks for the information!Hi 280,
Yes, absolutely. Start here:
ARRL - Home
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
ARRL | Licensing, Education & Training | Getting on the Air
Find the information you need to get your ham radio license, get on the air, and get more involved in amateur radio operating, all from ARRL.
Exams are given locally by ARRL VEs (Volunteer Examiners).
There is so much to amateur radio, from drone and FPV flying to local repeater chatting to long-distance shortwave/HF work to meteor scatter and earth-moon-earth (EME) work. It's a remarkable hobby, almost endless in potential.
Good luck!
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