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FatShark PREDATOR V2 - User Manual

FatShark PREDATOR V2
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Fat Shark 1 RC Vision Systems
PREDATOR V2
RTF FPV KIT
USER MANUAL
Revision C 09/09/2013
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Questions and Answers

Summary

Product contents

Predator Headset

The primary video piloting headset component of the FPV system.

FPV kit (camera, TX, filter)

Includes the camera, transmitter, and filter for video transmission.

Battery (with discharge adapter)

Provides power to the FPV system; includes a discharge adapter.

Controls Diagram

Power in

Port for connecting the power supply to the headset.

Controls

Downlink Overview (Camera, TX, Power)

Downlink system

Preassembled video downlink system for plug-and-play use with aircraft.

Transmitter

WARNING: DO NOT POWER TRANSMITTER WITHOUT ANTENNA ATTACHED.

Critical warning about powering the transmitter without an antenna to prevent damage.

Power (via discharge filter supply)

Discharge filter supply

Powers downlink equipment from an RC pack via a filter supply.

Battery Charging

1000 mAh 7.4 V lithium polymer battery

Battery pack with a balance charger lead for standard RC chargers.

Connection to Standard RC Chargers

Illustrates connecting battery leads to standard RC chargers.

Note (1): If the charger fails to announce charge complete...

Guidance on determining charge completion if charger does not indicate it.

Note (2): If battery becomes fully discharged...

Procedure to reset battery's internal safety circuit after full discharge.

Specifications

Headset Specifications

Covers optics, audio, controls, electrical, battery, system, mechanical, display, head tracker, interface.

Camera Specifications:

Transmitter Specifications (250 mW 5 G8 V3)

Downlink Kit

Operational advice

Select channel for least interference

Choose channel with clear static by checking with transmitter off.

Perform a range test

Test AV and RC controls before flying to ensure proper operation.

5.8 Ghz AV with 2.4 Ghz RC controllers

Discusses harmonic interference and filtering for 2.4GHz RC controllers.

Proper transmitter and antenna placement

Crucial for range; place TX/antenna away from frame and in vertical orientation.

Trouble shooting

No image, display is completely dark

Check power connections; no power supplied is the likely cause.

No image, display is glowing dark grey

Check RX power, video source, TX power, and connections.

Lots of interference lines (horizontal lines)

Select cleaner channel or check for harmonic interference from 2.4GHz RC controllers.

Battery DOA

Battery may have tripped low voltage switch; check notes.

FatShark PREDATOR V2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFatShark
ModelPREDATOR V2
CategoryHeadsets
LanguageEnglish