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01-03-2024, 01:35 PM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado
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| Thinking about flying FPV (Double Duty TX?)
Hey all. As the subject states, I've been thinking about getting into FPV drones. It seems obvious but I wanna check my thinking - My question is: could one use the same twin-stick transmitter for crawling and flying? I realize the radio doesn't care, and the receiver doesn't care if it's in the air or on the ground... Is there anything obvious I'm missing? |
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01-03-2024, 01:50 PM | #2 |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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| Re: Thinking about flying FPV (Double Duty TX?)
Air transmitters do not have a return spring in the throttle. That would be the biggest issue I can think of off the top of my head.
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01-03-2024, 03:00 PM | #3 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho
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| Re: Thinking about flying FPV (Double Duty TX?) Quote:
With that, no, the radio does not care, and it isn't like in the olden days where you had specific frequencies used for ground and specific frequencies used for air. The only other thing I can think of here is check the FAA guidance on drones to if you'll need a license. If memory serves, the main two factors are size and if it is used commercially. | |
01-03-2024, 03:03 PM | #4 |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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| Re: Thinking about flying FPV (Double Duty TX?)
That’s an awesome feature on that radio!
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01-04-2024, 09:49 AM | #5 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Glendora
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| Re: Thinking about flying FPV (Double Duty TX?)
It's true the radios don't care but I think it's a bad idea. Air and surface radios are different as they serve different purposes. Best to have both to do both. It's highly recommended to get edjamucated about drones and FPV before jumping in. Flight certification is only for commercial purposes but the FAA does require sUAS registration and there are a ton of rules about how and where you can fly, especially if you engage in FPV flying. Best to know before you go. |
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