OnAirDecode FPV video (analog) with an SDR
Analog FPV video (frequency modulated PAL / NTSC, 5.8 GHz bands A / B / E / F / Raceband / Low race and 1.2 GHz): every channel with its level, a scan that tunes to the strongest transmitter, the live picture with its….
- Group
- TV
- In the mode list
- 5.8 / 1.2 GHz video
What FPV video (analog) is
Analog FPV video links (drones, 5.8 GHz bands A, B, E, F, R, L and 1.2 GHz): scan the channels, watch the picture live, record it.
Frequencies and settings
OnAir takes any frequency you type; the numbers above are the mode's starting point and the range its table describes. In the app the shortcut label is 5.8 / 1.2 GHz video.
What OnAir shows
Analog FPV video links (drones, 5.8 GHz bands A, B, E, F, R, L and 1.2 GHz): scan the channels, watch the picture live, record it.
Limits and what it was checked with
Checked with generated signals and impairments; recordings of real signals welcome.
Which radio you need
This mode sits at a high frequency, so check that your radio tunes it: a HackRF covers 1 MHz to 6 GHz, and RTL-SDR stops near 1.7 GHz. Some modes at these frequencies also need a fast radio (10 to 20 Msps) or a dish and an LNB.
Receiving and the law
Questions about FPV video (analog)
Can I decode FPV video (analog) with an RTL-SDR?
No: wide TV channels need a radio that samples faster than an RTL-SDR, which reaches about 2.4 Msps. See the radio guide.
Is it legal to receive FPV video (analog)?
Receiving free-to-air broadcasts is legal in most countries. OnAir cannot decode encrypted or scrambled services, and does not try to.
Can I try FPV video (analog) in OnAir without a radio?
Yes. Most modes include a built-in synthetic test signal, so you can open the screen and try the controls before you own a radio.