HeroX Fibre optic remote contro system FAQ

HeroX Fibre optic remote contro system FAQ

What is the HeroX system?

HeroX is a fully integrated fiber-optic video transmission and remote-control system designed for long-range unmanned platforms. When paired with NanoHD F1, F2 or F3 air units, it delivers stable, low-latency HD video and control signals over distances up to 30km (80km optional) using single-mode fiber.

How far can the HeroX transmit video and control signals?

HeroX supports 0–30km transmission by default, and can be customised for 40km or 80km applications depending on your fiber requirements.

What air units are compatible with HeroX?

HeroX works with the full NanoHD series:

  • F1 – HDMI input, flexible camera options

  • F2 – Integrated 4K mini digital camera

  • F3 – Compatible with standard AV (analog) FPV cameras

Each unit connects to HeroX using the FC/APC optical fiber interface.

What flight controllers does HeroX support?

HeroX works with almost any modern FC that supports CRSF (Crossfire) protocol. Setup is done via UART serial configuration (e.g., Betaflight: Serial RX → CRSF).

Does HeroX support OSD?

Yes, HeroX displays:

  • Battery level

  • Attitude

  • GPS status

  • Flight mode

  • Arm/unlock state

Users can switch between FPV/DJI/MK-style OSD layouts.

How do I stream HeroX video to a computer or ground station?

Connect HeroX via RJ45 and use an RTSP-compatible player such as VLC.

Default stream address:

rtsp://192.168.1.110:554/stream0

This allows sharing video to:

  • Windows PC

  • QGroundControl

  • Custom ground stations

What is the video latency of the system?

  • F1: ~50ms

  • F2 & F3: ~80ms

  • Encoding options: Low Latency / H.264 / H.265

Does the HeroX support HDMI output?

Yes. HeroX provides HDMI output so you can feed video to:

  • External monitors

  • FPV goggles

  • Mission control displays

Can I change the IP addresses of HeroX or the air units?

Yes. Both HeroX and F1/F2/F3 support full network configuration:

  • Custom IP address

  • Gateway settings

  • Stream name/port configuration

A 10-second long-press resets devices to default (e.g., 192.168.1.110 for F1/F2/F3, 192.168.1.210 for HeroX).

How do I power the HeroX remote controller?

HeroX includes a 3500mAh ×4 18650 battery pack with:

  • Up to 9 hours runtime

  • PD 45W fast charging

  • ~80% charge in 1 hour

Can be charged via USB-C (PD/QC compatible).

Can the HeroX control unmanned ground vehicles or robots?

Yes. Because control data is sent using CRSF over fiber, HeroX can be used for:

  • UAVs

  • UGVs

  • ROVs

  • Autonomous platforms requiring interference-proof links

Does HeroX use Wi-Fi or RF?

No. All control and video signals are carried through single-mode optical fiber, giving:

  • Zero RF interference

  • No spectrum licensing issues

  • Perfect operation in high-interference, jamming-prone environments

Can HeroX be used indoors or underground?

Yes. Because it uses fiber rather than radio waves, HeroX does not suffer from:

  • Signal penetration limits

  • EMI interference

  • RF multipathing

As long as fiber is available, the link remains stable.

How do I calibrate the sticks and controls?

Calibration can be done directly on the HeroX:

  • Move all joysticks, rollers, dials, and switches through their full range 2–3 times

  • Save settings

  • Reboot

Full calibration tools exist in both the device UI and web configuration page.

Does the HeroX display support high brightness?

Yes. The integrated 7-inch 1920×1200 touch display runs at 2000 nits, making it daylight-readable for field operations.

Can the NanoHD air units stream to third-party software (QGC, custom apps, etc.)?

Yes. They support:

  • RTSP

  • RTMP

  • TS stream

This allows easy integration into:

  • QGroundControl

  • Mission Planner (via plugin)

  • Custom RTSP viewers

  • Security monitoring systems

What causes HeroX to fail decoding a camera stream?

Common reasons:

  1. Devices not on the same IP subnet

  2. IP conflicts

  3. Incorrect or missing camera username/password

  4. Incorrect RTSP address

  5. Camera cable not fully inserted (F1/F3 analog/HDMI setups)

What happens if I forget the device’s IP address?

Hold the factory reset button for 10 seconds to restore defaults:

  • F1/F2/F3 → 192.168.1.110

  • HeroX → 192.168.1.210

What type of fiber cable does the HeroX system use?

  • Single-mode fiber

  • FC/APC connectors

  • 0.3mm fiber core

  • Wavelengths: 1310/1550nm

Can the HeroX firmware be upgraded?

Yes. Firmware updates are available through the web configuration interface.
Upload the latest firmware file and the device reboots automatically after installation.

Is the HeroX suitable for harsh environments?

Absolutely. Both air units and HeroX are rated for:

  • –40°C to +70°C operating temperature

  • 5–95% non-condensing humidity

  • Robust aluminium/ABS housings

Ideal for agriculture, inspection, mining, defence-grade UGV/UAV projects, etc.

What video resolutions are supported?

Depending on the air unit:

  • F1: HDMI input up to 4K30

  • F2: Integrated camera outputs 4K30

  • F3: Accepts analog PAL/NTSC and re-encodes up to 1080p

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