I am a bit confused by not finding any simple solution for a live video feed from the aircraft to QGC.
I assumed that as long as I can get the video feed to my PC (ex. generic FPV set up with a receiver that hooks up to a PC), QGC overlaying the relevant telemetry data on that video would be a piece of cake.
If you want telemetry overlay on video, you need a MinimOSD connected to Telem2 and interfaced with your camera and VTx. Then in QGC, you need to choose the USB Video device in the General tab. This will give you the video window on the bottom left and switch back and forth to full screen.
No. All that handles is telemetry data to interface with a ground control station like QGroundControl or Mission Planner. It doesnāt carry video.
Itās mentioned in some specific flight controllers like the Pixfalcon but not to the extent that you were looking for. I supposed since itās āoutsideā of the PX4 firmware, the MinimOSD has a completely separate forum and support structure for its use and implementation.
I personally like and use the Night Ghost firmware with MinimOSD. Itās pretty much fully developed and I donāt think heās doing any updates on it any longer. You can read through the forum on discussion and solutions.
Iām contemplating on trying Pitlab due its ILS feature but itās a bit pricey.
If I understood you correctly, what you are saying is that I can take the feeds from the camera and the telemetry kit and run them through minimOSD and use the vTx to transmit that to my GCS. Were you suggesting something like this:
One thing make sure to do is to provide a separate and independent 5v supply to the MinimOSD. Donāt rely on the 5v feed from the FC that connects to the telemetry radio. The MinimOSD is quite sensitive to voltage fluctuations and you lose the telemetry overlay when it glitches. Hereās a good example.
I was wondering about similar issues involving all the on-board electronics. If it wonāt be impertinent to do so, Iād like to PM you about such issues (or tag you in my thread) for discussing those issues in the near future.