Recording FPV flights

[SlugSki]

Hi. I'm new to FPV. I want to buy a simple set up to go on my planes. I don't intend to race but would just like to record the video of my flights. From what I have read there appears to be three different ways of doing this and I would like some help in understanding the differences and choosing the best solution.

I could buy a camera with a built-in SD card or get a monitor with a built-in DVR or add an external mini DVR to either the monitor or camera. I presume that recording the video directly off the camera will give the best results rather than transmitting it and then recording it?

Any thoughts ??? Thanks

 

[cranialrectosis]

GoPro Session.

Put a bit of tape over the SD card when you fly so crashes don't eject your video.

 

[Jugsy]

I like the cheaper GoPro alternatives, performance is great and you don't have to strap $200 to models that are often worth far less than that!
Mobius Actioncam
Runcam 2

These are ridiculously light units, and both can take a beating. If you're interested in recording your video feed as well, I don't think DVR is really worth sinking money in to by itself... I'd recommend saving the coin for FatSharks with DVR, or other high end goggles/monitors with the same feature

 

[MrClean]

EACHINE monitor with recording capabilities This way you can fly wihtout foggy goggles OR people can watch while you fly AND you can record the flights.

 

[rockyboy]

I've been happy with this little board camera with onboard SD recording. Much lighter than a GoPro or Mobius, and the quality is way better than capturing it on the ground side of the link.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018IJLTEU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1