Fat Shark
10
RC Vision Systems
Operational advice
For best performance
, select a channel that has the least amount of interference.
While the transmitter is turned OFF, turn on the video headset and look at the
screen as you check each channel. Clear channels will have a consistent static
background. Channels with interference will have horizontal static lines.
If using on a quad or multicopter type aerial vehicle
you pretty much have to
upgrade to the SpiroNET circular polarized antenna to get any decent range and
good video link. Dipoles are suitable for foam planes.
Always perform a range test before flying
. This includes AV and RC controls.
Some RC receivers can be affected by the proximity of other electronic devices
particularly the AV TX.
Try to space out your components as much as possible to avoid interference to
your RC control range (keep stuff away from RX)
Ensure your transmitter antenna has clear line of sight from the aircraft. Try to get
the antenna out and away from the body.
Until experienced, practice flying in a familiar area to avoid becoming disorientated.
Due to antenna characteristics, there is a “null” in line with antenna direction. You
may experience excessive video breakup when flying overhead
5.8Ghz signal strength drops off very fast, stay safely within solid AV range.
For maximum distance
it is very important that a clear line of sight exists between
the transmitter and the video headset. Two of the worst causes of interference are
human bodies and reinforced concrete.
Place your TX antenna in open area in a vertical orientation
Multipathing
(reflections off buildings/ tall objects) causes signal cancellation and
result in broken video. Fly in open areas away from buildings or other tall
structures (i.e. barns, hills). Multipathing can be solved by upgrading to SpiroNET
antenna.
5.8Ghz AV with 2.4Ghz RC controllers:
2.4Ghz may cause harmonic
interference on Ch2 – Ch7 of the 5.8Ghz AV (Ch1 not affected). The headset has
been equipped with a high pass filter that will allow the system to work with CE
certified 2.4Ghz RC controllers. However, the filtering may be insufficient to
remove noise from overpowered non CE certified controllers. If you experience
interference from your RC radio, change the AV channel to channel 1.
Although you don’t require any license to operate this device, you are still legally
responsible for operating in a responsible manner.
