ST16S monitor screen glare, video composition, FPV goggles...

[Barton]

i use this:
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@oliver , thank you for the pointer. Looks interesting as it has at least twice the depth of the standard sun shield. I'll investigate where it is available on this side of the pond.

Is your shade the P7H2 , ProAm USA 7 Inch Deep LCD Monitor Hood / Sunshade?

 

[oliver]

yes it is the same
you have to add 2 velcro strips on the original sun visor

 

[oliver]

and if you have to fly precisely, without leaving the drone eyes, but still framing, I use this:

 

[Barton]

@oliver , thank you for the pointer. Looks interesting as it has at least twice the depth of the standard sun shield. I'll investigate where it is available on this side of the pond.

Is your shade the P7H2 , ProAm USA 7 Inch Deep LCD Monitor Hood / Sunshade?

@oliver Just purchased this sunshade. Thank you!!

 

[oliver]

good idea

 

[rdonson]

I bought one when @oliver first showed his. If you have one of @Ty Pilot ‘s trays purchasing additional Velcro is necessary to get a good fit and to be able to easily to remove everything from the tray.

 

[Barton]

I bought one when @oliver first showed his. If you have one of @Ty Pilot ‘s trays purchasing additional Velcro is necessary to get a good fit and to be able to easily to remove everything from the tray.

I do have @Ty Pilot 's tray so will be getting some more Velcro. BTW, already received a shipping notice that the shade is on its way .

 

[oliver]

I bought one when @oliver first showed his. If you have one of @Ty Pilot ‘s trays purchasing additional Velcro is necessary to get a good fit and to be able to easily to remove everything from the tray.

is it really effective?

 

[rdonson]

The larger sunshade is welcome IMHO.

If you’re inquiring about the tray then all I have to say is that I think it’s the best upgrade I’ve got for the H.

 

[Thomas111]

and if you have to fly precisely, without leaving the drone eyes, but still framing, I use this:
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What make is this monitor looks like it could be on my shopping list next or does anyone have a link to it thanks

 

[oliver]

What make is this monitor looks like it could be on my shopping list next or does anyone have a link to it thanks

VILTROX DC-50 HDMI Monitor 5 inch DSLR
HDMI Monitor - Shenzhen Jueying Technology Co.,Ltd.

 

[rdonson]

That's a slick 5" monitor. It might also be great if you're shooting video with a stills camera and want to attach it to the camera hot shoe.

When I started flying my TH I had people who wanted to see what I could see on the ST16. It was difficult to look over my shoulder so I bought a 10" monitor and attached it to a tripod and used a 15' braided HDMI cable to connect to the ST16. It worked well.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LAT9HZ8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These days the novelty has worn off with friends and family so it sits in a bag most of the time.

 

[John Dube]

You're lucky you can pull off a hat like that ! I'd look marginally more ridiculous in that than I would with the umbrella But a smart black baseball cap would work just as well you'd have thought, or maybe even a white one so you could see yourself when planning the right angle back home...

Hats help, however, my problem is the reflection off of my face and clothing as the sun hits them, then mirroring on the controller screen.

 

[AeroJ]

Hats help, however, my problem is the reflection off of my face and clothing as the sun hits them, then mirroring on the controller screen.

And yet a full ninja suit seems a step too far I know what you mean, though. I always wear a black T-shirt, but I don't know what we can do about our faces !

 

[MacSide]

I use Avegant Glyph AG101 VR Video Headsets for FPV. You can maintain LOS with aircraft, visibility with controller, and more importantly the camera image is projected right in front of your face. I can't say enough about these - they (in my opinion) are essential.

 

[AeroJ]

I use Avegant Glyph AG101 VR Video Headsets for FPV. You can maintain LOS with aircraft, visibility with controller, and more importantly the camera image is projected right in front of your face. I can't say enough about these - they (in my opinion) are essential.

That is properly amazing I can sort of feel the cash floating out of my wallet... isn't that a way to legally do FPV in the UK without a spotter ? Anyone tested that theory ?

 

[Barton]

I use Avegant Glyph AG101 VR Video Headsets for FPV. You can maintain LOS with aircraft, visibility with controller, and more importantly the camera image is projected right in front of your face. I can't say enough about these - they (in my opinion) are essential.

On sale at Newegg.com now (till Thursday) for $190. Claimed list price is $500. Thanks for the pointer!

 

[Eagle's Eye Video]

VUZIX iWear Video Headphones 412T00011 B&H Photo Video

Another one to consider...

 

[Rubik]

I do have @Ty Pilot 's tray so will be getting some more Velcro. BTW, already received a shipping notice that the shade is on its way .

Barton, I solved the problem some time ago with a home-built sunshade and cheap drug store corrective lenses. This shade is made from an appropriately sized cardboard box and painted black to look a little better. It is pop-rivited to the Yuneec sunshade so it clips into the existing mounting points on the ST16. It works so well that I use it for all my flights. The major advantage of this design is that you get FPV goggle quality view but can instantly look up to see what's going on in the air. The cutout at the bottom allows access to the touchscreen. The attached glasses provide the correction I need to look at something so close. {I apologize to those on the forum who have seen this before.}

 

[PatR]

The way I figure it, when they finally come up with a laptop that cancels out all the negative effects of bright sunlight we’ll get monitor screens that will do the same. Until then we’re stuck with work arounds.