Black Pearl RC801 FPV Monitor with DVR 5.8Ghz 40CH 7" HD Screen Diversity Receiver 1024x600 Monitor with Integrated Battery and Sunshade Hood for DJI Phantom (RPSMA ANT)

This is a great monitor/receiver for the Phantom 2. I put a circular antenna on the right side of the monitor which gives better reception. The dual receiver auto-switches to the antenna with the strongest signal or you could put two cameras on the drone. I wish it had an SD Card DVR inside it but there are alternatives if you want to capture video with the iSOD info included using the video out socket. A DVR comes in handy if you happen to lose the drone you will know the approximate location it went down. Some have reported the glare screen is flimsy but I haven't had any trouble with it staying on and one could hot glue it on if it's a concern.From reading all the reviews I could find on the Net this is the best one I've seen or used.Update 11/6/14: I am now using the DJI mushroom type antenna on the left and a "Circular Wireless HELIAXIAL58 Helical Axial Mode 5.8 GHz FPV Antenna" on the right along with the "FlySight 5.8GHz 32-Channel A/V Transmitter, 1.2W (TX5812)" transmitter with a matching DJI mushroom type antenna. All purchased here on Amazon. I replaced the DJI stock transmitter with the FlySight.Definitely the way to go for further range but the high powered transmitter will cut into the flying time a bit. Before, I was starting to get video breakup at 800-850 meters (60 meters altitude) and now the video stays perfect further away but I haven't tested any further than 850 meters because I lose visual contact (Hey, I'm an old guy with poor eyesight). But once I have a "spotter" I will update this review again.I really like this diversity receiver. The ability to use two antennas and the receiver using the strongest allows for more piece of mind when using a directional antenna like the "Circular Wireless HELIAXIAL58" antenna above which must be pointed directly at the transmitter's antenna. I believe the angle with this antenna is 15 deg. on each side or a total of 30 degrees.Update 2/10/14: I was just getting ready to fly and was testing all FPV equipment and noticed the Black Pearl went off when I disconnected the charging cable. Took out the battery and checked it with a volt meter and it was only putting 2.4v so obviously it isn't charging. Checked prices and found a new battery was $59.95 here on Amazon so checked prices on the net and could only find it in a couple of places, Ebay for $45 and TroyBuiltmodels at ( https://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/SZG-RC801-BATT1.html ) for $29 each plus shippping. I ordered 2 of them and shipping was $14.96 (FL sales tax extra) which came to $36.48 each which was the cheapest price I could find.Until I can further check into why this battery suddenly quit working (maybe charger is defective) I would recommend you watch the charge carefully and disconnect as soon as it is fully charged. LiPo batteries can be cantankerous if not charged and/or discharged carefully and I'm not sure if having to charge it while inside a device is a good idea. Also they say running one down to past 30% shortens their life so be careful.

Well first off, I read a lot of the reviews on this unit and most said battery charger was no good and would not charge onboard battery, so.......... I bought the bigger charger for this unit. Now I have a spare charger. The one that comes with the unit works great. I find NOTHING wrong with this unit and have only good things to say. I paired it up with the spotter 2 all in one camera and couldnt ask for anything more, they are a great combination. I have the black pearl i have on a stand that i can watch while flying or use my range video headsets in combination. This is a great solution. Very well made and does what is advertised and more. Highly recommend.

Have a smaller 4.3 inch 800 x 600 monitor ,wanted a larger screen 7 inch screen and this one supposedly has 1024 x 600. Side by side picture quality on this is inferior by far , washed out, blurry . On the "much cheaper " smaller 4.3 screen picture quality is much better , sharper , better colors , fiddling with menu system on this did not improve anything .

Best LCD for analog FPV system. This unit does have DVR functioning, just bad manual instruction causing confused.To use DVR: Insert microSD/TF card into a slot on top of the LCD.Long press Channel-down button (see photo) to Start record. Long press again to Stop.Long press Channel-up button (see photo) to Enter DVR playback menu. Long press again to Exit.While in DVR playback menu, press Volume-up or Volume-down to select videos. Press Mode button (see photo) to play.

Great first impression on this monitor for my Phantom 2 FPV setup - once I got a fully functioning unit. My initial order had a defective battery (would not charge or hold power at all). I returned the unit and ordered another from a different seller and 2nd time around worked great. I bought this along with the Immersion RC 600mw and DJI iOSD Mini - but be careful of faulty units. My luck on my first order of all had issues with each of them and had to return and order new ones - only reason I'm deducting a star because of the faulty battery from my first order.

This monitor and built in diversity receiver work very well. I bought this item after researching and finding it has very favorable reviews. Like most people, I wanted an alternative for my Fat Shark Predator v2 goggles and this monitor has performed as expected. I have used it on very bright days and with the included detachable sun hood found that I am able to see the screen clearly. No Blue screen on this so when the signal weakens you only get snow till the signal improves. The built in LiPo battery is a huge plus and it comes with all the necessary cables to also be able to use an external LiPo in case the main battery runs out. The most I have used the monitor is for about 40 minutes of flight time and the internal battery has not yet run down.I found that I can also use this monitor as an external monitor for my Canon 70D DSLR camera and works very well for that also.

For the price you pay I would think that the product should work flawlessly right out of the box. -1 star for the high price,-1 star for the bad battery, -1 star for the confusing instruction manual. I will give this product 1 star for picture quality and another star for the accesories it comes with. Overall the price is way to high for what you get. I think that if the above issues were adressed than this would be a great product.