I Used My Phone as a Drone VTX... And It Was a Bad Idea?

Video Description
In this video, I’m putting my DIY F450 drone to the test using a Smartphone as the primary Video Transmitter (VTX)! 📱🛸

Can a smartphone replace traditional FPV gear? I'm field-testing the real-time video feed, the durability of my custom 3D-printed snap-fit mount, and the overall stability of this budget-friendly setup.

We also dive into some "field repairs" and optimizations, including how I addressed video stuttering and Wi-Fi interference using an ESP32 as a Wi-Fi repeater to boost the signal range.

🛠️ WANT TO BUILD THIS YOURSELF? Watch the full step-by-step tutorial here: 👉 https://youtu.be/CVsikLWmPjk

3D Models

https://www.printables.com/model/1566794-snap-fit-mount-to-f450-drone-frame

https://www.printables.com/model/1566805-snap-fit-battery-mount
In this video, you’ll see:

Field Test: How the smartphone VTX performs in an open environment.

Mounting Solution: A close look at the 3D-printed F450 phone mount.

Signal Optimization: Testing 2.4GHz vs. 5GHz and using an ESP32 relay to fix lag.

Performance: Comparing latency and recording quality (4K/HEVC) vs. traditional systems.

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Видео I Used My Phone as a Drone VTX... And It Was a Bad Idea? канала Engineering Robotic