Controller signal problem with 2.4ghz transmitter FC40

[Jimfreestyle]

Hi everyone. I recently installed a 2.4ghz boscam FPV transmitter on my phantom FC40 I have a 5" screen with a built in 2.4ghz receiver along with a gro pro 3 sending the signal down.. Now to the issue...! I flew it earlier today and my phantom kept going into fail safe mode and I nearly lost control a couple of times with 2 red blinking lights on the led I quickly switched in to ATTI mode and bought her down to safety. Does any one know what the problem would be? I purchased the 2.4ghz transmitter as I know the fc40 controller runs on 5.8ghz so I was trying to prevent things like this. Any help would be amazing. From a not so confident pilot ! ;(

 

[IflyinWY]

Hi everyone. I recently installed a 2.4ghz boscam FPV transmitter on my phantom FC40 I have a 5" screen with a built in 2.4ghz receiver along with a gro pro 3 sending the signal down.. Now to the issue...! I flew it earlier today and my phantom kept going into fail safe mode and I nearly lost control a couple of times with 2 red blinking lights on the led I quickly switched in to ATTI mode and bought her down to safety. Does any one know what the problem would be? I purchased the 2.4ghz transmitter as I know the fc40 controller runs on 5.8ghz so I was trying to prevent things like this. Any help would be amazing. From a not so confident pilot ! ;(

How about an update on your issue. Are you still up the creek without a paddle?

 

[Jimfreestyle]

Ahhhh yes it's been sorted now. The problem was that I was told on a forum that the FC40 control run at 5.8ghz because the camera that came with it was 2.4ghz but that was not true the controller is also 2.4ghz so I scrapped me 2.4ghz fpv and purchased a 5.8ghz all runs smoothly now. Thanks for the concern my friend

 

[IflyinWY]

Ahhhh yes it's been sorted now. The problem was that I was told on a forum that the FC40 control run at 5.8ghz because the camera that came with it was 2.4ghz but that was not true the controller is also 2.4ghz so I scrapped me 2.4ghz fpv and purchased a 5.8ghz all runs smoothly now. Thanks for the concern my friend

I don't think you have a FC40 then.

I have both the FC40 and the P1.

The FC40 runs on 5.8 control. That is a "For sure truism". I run the WiFi on the gopro which is 2.4... All has been well like that for almost a year.

I also have a P1 and the control on that bird is 2.4, so my FPV setup is 5.8.

Take a look on the belly of your bird. Sounds like someone did a control frequency swap, not easy or cheap, but possible. OR you've got a P1. They are virtually the same machine, minus control frequency.

Glad to hear you've got it sorted out...
I'm concerned that you think you got bad info somewhere. I would like to help you sort out which bird you have. My nickle says it's a P1.

 

[Jimfreestyle]

It's had a NAZA v2 in it though and it came with the 2.4ghz camera that you get with the fc40 ... ?

 

[Jimfreestyle]

I'm really confused now lol.. I purchased it new and it was sold as an FC40 I did get the little camera with it which I never really used as I planned a full FPV set up

 

[Jimfreestyle]

Any thoughts ?

 

[Jimfreestyle]

I don't think you have a FC40 then.

I have both the FC40 and the P1.

The FC40 runs on 5.8 control. That is a "For sure truism". I run the WiFi on the gopro which is 2.4... All has been well like that for almost a year.

I also have a P1 and the control on that bird is 2.4, so my FPV setup is 5.8.

Take a look on the belly of your bird. Sounds like someone did a control frequency swap, not easy or cheap, but possible. OR you've got a P1. They are virtually the same machine, minus control frequency.

Glad to hear you've got it sorted out...
I'm concerned that you think you got bad info somewhere. I would like to help you sort out which bird you have. My nickle says it's a P1.

It was this message I was referring to my apologies

 

[Jimfreestyle]

It was this message I was referring to my apologies

So I have figured it out, the P1 and FC40 are basically the same drone except the earlier P1's have the NAZA V1 inside.

I have the FC40 but basically DJI paired the wrong controller with it so it's running at 2.4ghz it's not a problem as I've hooked up a 5.8ghz FPV now anyway so no fly always heading my way.

Anyway thanks for the help everyone.

Jim

 

[Buzz rocket]

Can someone tell me if this is a FC40 or not ? I purchased at a thrift store without a transmitter and the people at the Hobby Stores out here are no help.
Thank you !

 

[sandman259]

Looks to be a p1

 

[Buzz rocket]

That's what I was first told. Then I went online and sent a company photos and they said I had a FC40 because of the camera bracket that's mounted underneath.

 

[sandman259]

Ya didn't notice that in the pic...probably so then

 

[Budman]

the FC40 is a P1 with the camera
Did you get the camera with it?
I think you need a 5.8ghtz remote
Not sure if the P3S remote will work

 

[Buzz rocket]

No camera with it unfortunately. I did try the P1 transmitter with no luck, I also tried the P Vision with no luck. I just keep getting a flashing yellow light from the board inside.

 

[Budman]

The camera was actually pretty good for it's time and good wifi range.
Did you bind the new transmitter?
Been awhile but I think the button is inside the battery compartment
Newer versions have the button on the outside

 

[Buzz rocket]

The camera was actually pretty good for it's time and good wifi range.
Did you bind the new transmitter?
Been awhile but I think the button is inside the battery compartment
Newer versions have the button on the outside

Yes I tried that but still no luck.

 

[Budman]

Then my guess is there's something wrong with the phantom.
that's probably why it didn't come with anything else

 

[Budman]

Can someone tell me if this is a FC40 or not ? I purchased at a thrift store without a transmitter and the people at the Hobby Stores out here are no help.
Thank you !

Is this your same FC40?
How can I tell which phantom I have