FPV (First Person View)

¿What is FPV?

FPV consists on piloting a RC model by means of a video system that allows the pilot to see the same perspective as if he was flying inside the model.

That is, a lightweight video camera is installed in the model, and on ground the video image is received and displayed on a monitor or on virtual reality video goggles, this way the pilot has the same view as from the cockpit.

With the movement of his head, and a device called head tracker connected to the transmitter, the pilot can move the camera to look around. A GPS is also installed in the model, and the data received (ground speed, altitude, heading battery voltage, etc.) is presented on the screen. Even the return home heading can be displayed.

FPV Camera

The FPV camera in AeroSIM RC is called On-board Camera. This camera can be panned and tilted with the mouse, with the transmitter or even with a head tracker (in this case, a special adapter is required to connect the transmitter, the head tracker and the USB cable)

GPS

All models in AeroSIM RC incorporate GPS, providing the following information: ground speed, heading, altitude, vertical speed, lat/long and navigation aids with an editable waypoint list and, bearing, distance and estimated time to selected waypoint.

Waypoints

Waypoints are coordinates which specify reference points. For instance, the coordinates of the Flying Site define the waypoint called 'HOME'. Up to other 4 waypoints can be defined anywhere on the scenario in AeroSIM RC using the Waypoint Editor

OSD (On Screen Display)

OSD relates to the presentation on screen of data, for instance, the data received by the GPS. The meaning of each presented datum is explained in On Screen Display

OSD with GPS information