Greetings FPV folks,
I'm an experienced drone pilot, been flying DJI camera drones for years now but have been wanting to get into the FPV world for a while now. The launch of the o4 air unit pro has really pushed me over the edge, since it is now possible to shoot usable FPV footage without strapping a heavy action camera to a quad. Additionally, the experience of flying FPV with crappy analog transmission has never appealed to me, so I'm definitely drawn to digital, even with it's associated drawbacks.
What I would like to be able to do:
#1: top priority is I want to film mountain biking, typically in a forested setting, at speeds 15-25mph.
#2: I do a few real estate shoots here and there, and it would be cool to be able to do FPV flythroughs.
#3: some med range mountain/forest surfing would be rad.
#4: I'm not interested in freestyle flying with flips and spins, the type that results in nauseating footage. Smooth and fast is what I'm after.
#5: I don't see myself flying inside except for real estate flythroughs, and if I change my mind on that, I'll buy a o4 air lite tinywhoop.
What I'm thinking of buying to get started:
Also, I'm not really looking to get into custom builds at this time, so RTF only.
Thoughts, advice, suggestions?
Cheers.
I'm an experienced drone pilot, been flying DJI camera drones for years now but have been wanting to get into the FPV world for a while now. The launch of the o4 air unit pro has really pushed me over the edge, since it is now possible to shoot usable FPV footage without strapping a heavy action camera to a quad. Additionally, the experience of flying FPV with crappy analog transmission has never appealed to me, so I'm definitely drawn to digital, even with it's associated drawbacks.
What I would like to be able to do:
#1: top priority is I want to film mountain biking, typically in a forested setting, at speeds 15-25mph.
#2: I do a few real estate shoots here and there, and it would be cool to be able to do FPV flythroughs.
#3: some med range mountain/forest surfing would be rad.
#4: I'm not interested in freestyle flying with flips and spins, the type that results in nauseating footage. Smooth and fast is what I'm after.
#5: I don't see myself flying inside except for real estate flythroughs, and if I change my mind on that, I'll buy a o4 air lite tinywhoop.
What I'm thinking of buying to get started:
- Radiomaster Zorro ELRS controller. I'll get this first, and log a bunch of time in the sim.
- GEPRC Cinelog30 V3 O4 Pro Quadcopter, with ELRS receiver. I realize a 3" is definitely on the small side for anything remotely approaching long range flying, but am thinking it'll work well for chasing mountain bikes in a forested setting? Under tree canopy, I don't expect to encounter strong winds. Prop guards seem essential, since there's no way I don't wind up hitting branches or trees.
- DJI Goggles. N3, or Goggles 3, idk yet.
- Batteries: GEPRC LiHV 4S 720mAh 100C Battery
Also, I'm not really looking to get into custom builds at this time, so RTF only.
Thoughts, advice, suggestions?
Cheers.
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