Hi All,I am looking to get an affordable long range video setup equivalent to the DJI Phantom 3/4 or better.I recently got a Cheerson CX-20 opensource. Which includes a mount for a GoPro.The is a cheap knock off of a Phantom, so the camera and transmitter would need to be of equivalent size/weight.My main goal is learning Arial Video and Photography.So this is a training platform to see what I can do, and decide if I need to save a few grand for a DJI, or end up finding out I can get buy just fine with a DIY setup.Camera Pre-Reqs:Should record 1080p minimum to a local SD card.Should be able to use a 128GB SD card (256 would be nice)It doesn't require a separate battery, the drone has 5v and 12v hookups.But I also read it is better to use a cam with a separate battery to avoid line noise.I would like the widest FOV I can get without getting any fish-eye effect.Transmitter:Would like to get 1 to 2 km of clear video like DJI.
But my the CX-20 only has a 300 meter range. So at least this for a start.The drone's transmitter is 2.4G, so does that mean video should be 5.8G?Receiver:Any basic 5" LCD would be fine.Should it be a diversity receiver? (is that even correct? Something with two receiving antennas?)Like patch and cloverleaf? Or patch and regular?Does not need to display 1080p, though that would be nice.But should be clean enough that it can be used for very basic FPV (mainly lining up shots).I see after market action cams for sale on the cheap all the time.Like the SOOCOO C10S.Are these even viable? Can you hook a transmitter to them?Can you hook a transmitter to a GoPro?It doesn't have to be a GoPro or even an action cam for that matter.It could be an eachine mini as long as it meets the pre-reqs above.As for cost I am looking to stay around $100 to $200 if possible.But if that is not even viable, can you please let me know what I should expect to pay? I can get a Phantom 3 Standard for less than $500, so I would think a comparable aftermarket system should be less than half that? Or is DJI's propitiatory system just so ahead of the game, that getting a 3 Standard is really the cheapest option? I am very hands on with electrical and assembly, and built my own FPV goggles for less than $50 worth of supplies using the screen that came with one of my drones. So I am not afraid to get my hands dirty.Any other pointers or tips?Any links to some good tutorials or guides online?Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.Thanks,Chris
