The 8 Best FPV Cameras
This wiki has been updated 9 times since it was first published in March of 2019. With one of these first-person view cameras, you won't need a pilot's license to view a pretty landscape from above and can enjoy the thrill of racing around a course without shelling out for a Ferrari. Install one of these on your favorite radio-controlled vehicle and put yourself in the cockpit. Whether you're a serious speed demon or looking for entry-level gear, we've got you covered. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. If you'd like to contribute your own research to the Wiki, please get started by reviewing this introductory video.
1. RunCam Racer 2
2. Foxeer Falkor
3. Caddx Turtle V2
Editor's Notes
April 12, 2019:
FPV camera technology has improved by leaps and bounds even in just the past few years. Today, you can become completely immersed in a remote piloting adventure with the right equipment.
The FPV camera is an important part of that equation because it helps you navigate your remote-controlled vehicle as if you were inside it. Without one, you'll be maneuvering your unmanned quadcopter from a distance, and that's no fun.
Depending on how you use your rig, there's a few key specs you'll want to pay attention to.
First is latency. This is basically a measure of how fast a camera gets its signal to a display. This is a crucial factor especially for those who compete in high-speed racing. In that arena, any delays in signal can mean the difference between flying under or into an obstacle. Both the RunCam Racer 2 and Foxeer Predator Micro V3 are excellent choices for those who need to make every millisecond count.
The other thing to look for is the field of view of a camera's lens. In other words, how much of the world the camera captures in a picture. The human eye, for example has a field of view of 114 degrees. The Caddx Turbo Micro SDR2 and Caddx Turtle V2 both have fields of view over 150-degrees. But a word of caution: As you begin to get into the wider fields of view, you also run the risk of barrel distortion.
4. Foxeer Predator Micro V3
5. RunCam Night Eagle 2 Pro
6. Blackbird 2 3D
7. RunCam Robin
8. Caddx Turbo Micro SDR2
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