FCC regulations for FPV video transmitters

[Astro54]

Found my Fatshark FCC VTX. Going to rig it up on something and get it out to the field soon....
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Probably something I fly LOS all the time. Maybe this would be good for the getting stupid with the Tiny Trainer thread too....

Some crazy FPV flying with a low power VTX

I have a couple of these and others that I want to install on my ELRS Sonicmodell Binary Not sure where to mount them yet. I wish the antennas could be detached from the VTX. But I have other FPV cameras as well I currently have a Crazypony in the cockpit but I will change that out with a PAN-TILT and use a Fat Shark camera. I am also buying a Head Tracking module along with a 2 Watt FPV RF Amplifier with 3.2Dbi gain. I will also be using both receive and transmit High Gain Antennas. I am hoping to get at least 50km-70km flights with this aircraft. Running (2) 4s 14.8v @ 6500mAh Batteries. This also has a Mapping Camera Bay in the belly of the fuselage. I may install my GoPro in the camera bay. It also has GPS, Remote ID, Flight Stabilizer Gyro. I also have 3 way camera switch so I can switch from one camera to the next via one of the toggle switches on the transmitter. I will use either Spektrum or Fly Sky with OpenTX protocol. I had to get my HAM license,Trust Certification and Registration # in order to be able to fly this. It also has a Ground Base System for longer than Line of Sight flights.Under certain circumstances I will be required to have Wavier approval to fly in certain areas and more than 400ft elevation. I have several other RC Airplanes, but not quite as equipped. KE8ZCE

 

[JasonK]

At least a Technician HAM license is required for transmitting Video and Audio from an FPV Transmitter. Registration is also required for Drones or Fixed Wing Aircraft and the Registration # must be displayed on the aircraft. Also a TRUST Certificate is also required and can be obtained by taking the Exam on the AMA site. Anything above 55 lb requires a Remote Pilot Certification. I just received my Tech license and I also have my Registration # and My Trust Certificate along with Remote ID # . I am not 100% sure how may Watts can be used legally.. I am thinking 1-2 watts max. Anything .55lb (253gr) are not required to be registered if flown in a FRIA.

you have some mistakes here...

• anything sub 250g/.55lb doesn't require a registration nor RID to be flown _anywhere_ that is legal to fly [still can't fly near airports for example]
  • unless it is commercially, then it has to be registered and have RID
• trust cert can be taking multiple places, not just AMA site
• it is generally put at 1W, as there is a 1W limit "for RC control" thing in the FCC Ham rules
• anything hobby flown at a FRIA doesn't need a RID (this is all a FRIA gets you, is no RID needed)
• if the FPV gear is FCC certified, then you don't need a HAM license, but I don't think any of the gear currently used is... except maybe the DJI stuff.

 

[Astro54]

you have some mistakes here...

• anything sub 250g/.55lb doesn't require a registration nor RID to be flown _anywhere_ that is legal to fly [still can't fly near airports for example]
  • unless it is commercially, then it has to be registered and have RID
• trust cert can be taking multiple places, not just AMA site
• it is generally put at 1W, as there is a 1W limit "for RC control" thing in the FCC Ham rules
• anything hobby flown at a FRIA doesn't need a RID (this is all a FRIA gets you, is no RID needed)
• if the FPV gear is FCC certified, then you don't need a HAM license, but I don't think any of the gear currently used is... except maybe the DJI stuff.

im old give me a break,