Reddit reviews DJI iOSD Mini On-Screen Display for Real-Time Flight Information (Black)

I spent two weekends fiddling with FPV. Seems most everyone gets it working fine, I had to do a workaround.

Here's what I did:

I bought a Lilliput screen w/ receiver: www.amazon.com/Lilliput-664-1280x800-Receiver-Photography/dp/B00F2O3PY2 It's a nice unit, all self-contained. It takes Canon 5D batteries with a little adapter. I've tried the goggles and I really like being able to look around.

Also bought an iOSD mini: www.amazon.com/DJI-Screen-Display-Autopilot-System/dp/B00FKZZQQS It's $60 and really helps when flying.

I also bought a Fatshark transmitter: www.amazon.com/Quality-ImmersionRC-5-8GHz-Transmitter-FatShark/dp/B00M36XKHE Some heavy-duty double sided tape holds it under the bottom just in front of the battery opening. I also zip-tied the antenna to the rear leg. It's sturdy.

I assembled everything pretty much according to the directions in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL8pqtEDuos

Now that said, you might or might not get video through the iOSD and gimbal. I tried for a few hours in every combo I could think of, and could get either GoPro or iOSD, never both. Took every to the local RC hobby shop. We spent about two hours. We swapped out iOSDs. We swapped wires, gimbals, GoPro, everything you can think of. No dice.

So I added a second camera, this one: http://www.fatshark.com/product/1746.html

The wiring isn't bad once you know what to do. Give the regular set up a try first and I'll write up how mine is wired if you get stuck with no video like I did.

Another option if you have no luck is to get one of these: http://www.dpcav.com/xcart/Video-Cable-DJI-iOSD-Mini-ImmersionRC-FatShark-vTx-GoPro-Hero3.html

I bought one recently and plan on adding a little DPDT switch in the side of the P2 so that I can use either camera (tiny FPV cam is already mounted, figured why the hell not). So I can't vouch for how it works, though I read good things.

If you have a GoPro4 you might want the one with the H4-3D ... They are almost the same, but the GoPro4 has a slightly different balance on the gimbal and some cut out for a new side button on the GoPro4. You can reconfigure the H3-3D in software to compensate for the balance, but might need to put in a shim to prevent the side button from being hit. Some people have no issue with GP4 on the H3 gimbal, others do. Some people don't mind tinkering ... other's want turnkey simplicity.

http://www.amazon.com/DJI-Phantom-Quadcopter-Bundle-Zenmuse/dp/B00SHUEPBK/

Other than that for time delay photography or basic video, you are set.

Only if you also want a live preview feed to frame your shots will you need to do anything else. If not, just turn on the camera, take it up in the air and point it at your subject.

For live SD preview:

• You'll need a monitor
  
• 32Ch Generic - http://www.amazon.com/FlySight-Black-Pearl-Diversity-Integrated/dp/B00KR69WHY/
  
• 7ch ImmersionRC - http://www.amazon.com/FlySight-Diversity-Monitor-Integrated-Battery/dp/B00LGCYHWI/
  
• Video Transmitter
  
  • 32ch Generic - http://www.amazon.com/AUTO-VOX-Boscam-600mw-Wireless-Transmitter/dp/B00L31LI0Q/
    
• 7ch ImmersionRC - http://www.amazon.com/Immersion-600mw-5-8-GHz-Transmitter/dp/B00BW7HS00/
  
• Optional but recomended if you are going through the trouble... On Screen Display module that overlays important info such as battery and GPS status on the video feed.
  
• DJI iOSD Mini - http://www.amazon.com/DJI-iOSD-Mini-Real-Time-Information/dp/B00FKZZQQS/
  
• Might also need a monitor mount - http://www.amazon.com/Hobbypower-Monitor-Bracket-Support-Transmitter/dp/B00JFU47O6/
  
• Likely want upgraded cloverleaf antennas.
  
  Technically ... Due to the power of those video transmitters, you'll also want to get yourself an entry level HAM radio license if you are operating this in the US.
  
  For live HD preview ... Buy yourself an Inspire 1. The cost of the included HD stream system alone ($1400 DJI Lightbridge) makes the Inspire 1 a better buy then adding it a Phantom 2. Crazy, but that's the state of live HD wireless feeds right now.

Blackmagic Display, iOSD, & Immersion is the setup i'm working with and i'ts been great so far. Here's everything I bought for mine.

I'm sure someone here will probably be able to point out something better, but i'm happy.

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FKZZQQS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BW7HS00/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LGCYHWI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LDX65OS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GLJ7UVQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYYX9NS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes, solid red on the front and flashing green on the back. Wait until the green flashes very rapidly for a few seconds before taking off.

Get experience and you won't need insurance. Practice in open spaces away from structures, metal, concrete, power lines, trees, etc. Experience is everything in this hobby.

I'm actually slapping together an FPV setup right now that I'm gonna order once my H4-3D (hero 4) gimbal comes in. Here are the parts that I'm planning on using:

[DJI iOSD mini] (http://amzn.com/B00FKZZQQS)

[7" monitor with built in receiver and battery] (http://r.ebay.com/knpvyg)

[200mw Transmitter] (http://r.ebay.com/UAt44y)
or
[2000mw Transmitter] (http://r.ebay.com/Cms9aw)

[Remote mounting bracket] (http://r.ebay.com/OC2LFK)

That's literraly the exact same setup as [this] (http://www.helipal.com/storm-all-in-one-fpv-combo-easy.html) but for about $210 less considering that Helipal doesn't include the OSD and charges for shipping.

Hope this helps!

Edit: forgot to mention that you'll have to solder (or crimp) a couple wires.

Ah i just assumed it came with that thing shown in the pictures : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FKZZQQS/