FPV Drone OSD (On-Screen Display) Mastered: From Flight Info to Custom Layouts, Get All Information at a Glance
Photo by Riccardo Molaro on Unsplash While flying an FPV drone, the OSD (On-Screen Display) allows you to see real-time information like battery level, speed, altitude, and signal strength at a glance. These details, displayed on your FPV goggle screen, are not just a convenience but essential for safe and enjoyable flights. This post will explain OSD from its basic concepts to customization, in steps even beginners can follow. What is OSD? OSD is a feature that displays real-time flight data as text and icons on your FPV goggles or monitor screen. It works in conjunction with the flight controller (FC) and video transmitter (VTX). The FC collects sensor data (gyro, accelerometer, battery voltage, etc.) and overlays it onto the video signal before sending it to your goggles. This lets you monitor your flight status while flying and react to unexpected situations in the air by checking real-time battery levels and signal strength. Information Displayable via OSD A variety of i...