Custom FPV VR Drone Build
Budget: ₹1,500 – ₹12,500 INR
I’m putting together a project for a bespoke drone that streams a smooth first-person view straight to a VR headset. The goal is a reliable 1–5 km flight radius with low-latency video so the headset feels as if I’m in the cockpit.
Here’s the full picture. I need a compact airframe, HD camera and transmitter, and a ground station that plugs into (or comes pre-paired with) a common VR headset—preferably something open like an Oculus/Meta or DJI Goggles, but I’m flexible if another model makes integration cleaner. Control will be through a traditional RC transmitter; please size the receiver and firmware accordingly and map failsafes for loss of signal or low battery.
Because I’ll be flying beyond line-of-sight at times, rock-solid telemetry matters. GPS lock, battery health read-outs, and a home-return switch must be baked in. If you already have experience with Betaflight, ArduPilot, or INAV, let me know which you’d recommend for this range and why.
Acceptance criteria
• Prototype air-tested at 1 km minimum, documented video proof of stable feed
• Latency consistently under 120 ms headset-to-drone round trip
• Complete parts list, wiring diagram, and firmware dump so I can replicate or repair the build
• Short user guide that covers initial pairing, control mapping, and safety checks
If you have previous footage of similar FPV builds or VR integrations, feel free to link it—seeing is believing.
Here’s the full picture. I need a compact airframe, HD camera and transmitter, and a ground station that plugs into (or comes pre-paired with) a common VR headset—preferably something open like an Oculus/Meta or DJI Goggles, but I’m flexible if another model makes integration cleaner. Control will be through a traditional RC transmitter; please size the receiver and firmware accordingly and map failsafes for loss of signal or low battery.
Because I’ll be flying beyond line-of-sight at times, rock-solid telemetry matters. GPS lock, battery health read-outs, and a home-return switch must be baked in. If you already have experience with Betaflight, ArduPilot, or INAV, let me know which you’d recommend for this range and why.
Acceptance criteria
• Prototype air-tested at 1 km minimum, documented video proof of stable feed
• Latency consistently under 120 ms headset-to-drone round trip
• Complete parts list, wiring diagram, and firmware dump so I can replicate or repair the build
• Short user guide that covers initial pairing, control mapping, and safety checks
If you have previous footage of similar FPV builds or VR integrations, feel free to link it—seeing is believing.