HDZero supports the standard 5.8ghz video channels, meaning you can have up to 8 simultaneous pilots flying either full-quality HDZero or analog video. When you’re ready to take a break and spectate, you can tune in to any channel and view the pilot’s feed with no loss of quality, giving you the same feeling of being in the air yourself.
4. Flight controller Configuration (Use Betaflight as example) 5. Restart/Connect Flight controller Configuration (Use Betaflight as example) Stick Movement Using VTX Menu (Applicable to all HDZero VTXes) Using SmartAudio (Not applicable to HDZero Whoop VTX) Help and Troubleshooting Trouble Shooting...
HDZero Whoop Video Transmitter The HDZero Whoop VTX is a digital HD 720p 60fps video transmitter capable of delivering up to 200mw on 5.8GHz. The power input range is 7V – 26V (2S – 6S). Though the Whoop VTX has an integrated surge protection circuit, a...
HDZero Whoop Lite Video Transmitter The HDZero Whoop lite VTX is a digital HD 720p 60fps video transmitter capable of delivering up to 200mw on 5.8GHz. The power input range is 2.8V – 13V (1S-3S). When it is powered by a 5V pad of FC/BEC, make sure that 5V has 1.5A current output.
HDZero Race V1 Video Transmitter The HDZero Race VTX is a digital HD 720p 60fps video transmitter capable of delivering up to 200mw on 5.8GHz. The power input range is 7V – 26V (2S – 6S). Though the Race VTX has an integrated surge protection circuit, a...
HDZero Race V2 Video Transmitter The HDZero Race VTX is a digital HD 720p 60fps video transmitter capable of delivering up to 200mw on 5.8GHz. It works with the Shark Byte RX5.1 goggle module to transmit video, and with a remote controller to wirelessly control the parameters for the transmitter and camera.
HDZero Freestyle Video Transmitter The HDZero Freestyle VTX offers unprecedented range and performance for the HDZero 5.8GHz digital FPV system. With its high maximum output power and robust construction, this VTX is perfect for freestyle and long-range builds. With a tested maximum range of more than 18 miles, the Freestyle VTX will transmit a digital FPV feed as far as you’re willing to fly.
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HDZero Freestyle VTX is compliant with FCC 47 CFR 97.215(c). It is limited to 25mW/200mW out of the box, but it is capable of up to 1W if you have the required HAM radio license to use this power output.
Notes: VTX can be powered by VBAT or BEC. Check each VTX’s power requirement above; Use of capacitor is mandatory for HDZERO VTX; One UART is needed for OSD, Camera, VTX menu; Never apply power on VTX without antenna installed and secured;...
HDZero Firmware Update Guide The firmware can be downloaded from www.hd-zero.com/document Each revision contains firmware for all the VTX and VRX. And revision number is formatted as revddmmyyyy.zip where “ddmmyyyy” denotes its release date. Products Firmware HDZero VRX HDZeroVRX_4SMA_Revddmmyyyy.zip HDZero Freestyle VTX FreestyleVTX.Revddmmyyyy.zip...
(1) Power off VRX; (2) Unzip content of the file below onto SD-card, insert SD to the module; a. - HDZeroVRX_4SMA_Revddmmyyyy.zip for HDZero VRX, or b. - SharkByteVRX_2SMA_Revddmmyyyy.zip for Shark Byte VRX (3) Move the switch to Bottom position with tweezers (not included);...
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(4) Power on goggle module, the red LED will be lit; (5) Wait for red LED to turn off, on, and then off again (it may take over 10 min to complete); (6) Power off, and move the switch to TOP position with tweezers; (7) Repower goggle module, it should now boot up normally.
Setup and Getting Started OSD Setup 1. Prerequisition o Betaflight >= 4.2.8 o Inav >= 4.1 o FlightOne >= 10.1.1.5576 | 10.1 Alpha 29 2. Update firmware VTX and VRX Download the latest firmware: www.hd-zero.com/document Firmware package (Rev_ddmmyyyy.zip) contains the firmware for all the VTX and VRX 3.
5. Restart/Connect Flight controller Configuration (Use Betaflight as example) Go to configuration tab Activate OSD function Activate Telemetry function SAVE Go to OSD tab, and configure the items you want to show on your screen SAVE Go to CLI tab to enable MSP Display Port set osd_displayport_device = MSP set displayport_msp_serial = YOUR_UART_PORT_NUMBER - 1 save...
Enter VTX menu Move Up Move Down BetaFlight Menu Move Left Move Right | Enter Enter BetaFlight menu Move Up Move Down For HDZero Cameras Enter HDZero Move Up Move Down Move Left Move Right | Enter Camera menu For Non-HDZero Cameras...
Notes: HDZero VTX will still become hot even on P1mW mode. It is better to keep VTX on PIT 0mW mode when it will be idle for a while. Though the receiver will not have live video on this mode, it will come back as soon as the quad is armed.
FC within 10 seconds. If the link exists, FC will fully control race VTX’s RF output power and working frequency. VTX table needs to be set as below. Please note that HDZero Race VTX supports all 8 channels (R1 ~ R8) on R band, and 2 channels (F2 and F4) on F band.
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#3 is to turn off RF output completely. HDZero Race VTX will become very hot if it is on the bench without airflow, even if it is on 25mW or PIT mode. It is recommended to put VTX on 0mW while quad is waiting on the line.
(3) Remains OFF for HDZero Micro Camera(Beta), ON for all other cameras. If a Non beta HDZero Micro camera is attached, and get NO blue LED, please (a) Check if MIPI cable is secured on both end of camera and VTX, and...
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- Joystick does not work in digital mode. Must use stick commands (Thr mid, yaw right) to enter cam menu (BF OSD disappears) (d) If it is Micro HDZero camera, it needs firmware that is released after June 23 2021...
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