AP FPV over Wi-Fi
AP FPV, or Access Point FPV, is a simple way to send live video from an OpenIPC video transmitter to a phone, tablet, computer, or ground station over regular Wi-Fi.
The VTX creates its own Wi-Fi access point. The viewing device connects to that network and receives the live stream directly. This makes AP FPV easier to try than systems that require a dedicated WFB-NG ground station, but it also has more limited link behavior.
Best for
- Learning FPV basics.
- Ground vehicles, boats, and slow-moving platforms.
- Basic planes or quads where racing-grade latency is not required.
- Experiments with phones, tablets, laptops, outdoor Wi-Fi gear, or custom ground stations.
Limitations
- Typical video delay is about 40-70 ms, depending on hardware and RF conditions.
- Performance varies with distance, interference, antenna placement, and receiver quality.
- One Wi-Fi device is normally used as the receiver.
- AP FPV does not provide WFB-NG style link aggregation.
- It is not recommended for racing, fast aerobatics, or untested long-range flights.