OpenFPV Software

This section is a complete catalog of software for OpenIPC FPV: from camera firmware and the digital video link to the video encoder and the long-range 4G/LTE platform. The software below is grouped by purpose so you can quickly find the component you need and jump straight to its step-by-step guide.

Not sure where to start?

If you're new — start with the APFPV firmware (the simplest way to transmit FPV video over Wi-Fi), then set up a ground station.

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Camera firmware

The firmware determines how an OpenIPC camera encodes and transmits video. Pick the option that fits your scenario.

OpenFPV firmware overviewComparison of the available firmware for OpenIPC FPV camerasAPFPV — beginner's guideSimple FPV video transmission over Wi-Fi, no complex configurationGreg's APFPVA version of APFPV with adaptive bitrate for FPV/GPS drones and planesAPALinkDynamic bitrate switching for APFPV

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WFB-NG — digital video link

WFB-NG (WiFi Broadcast Next Generation) is the foundation of OpenIPC's digital FPV link: broadcast video transmission without associating to an access point.

WFB-NG — how it worksOperating principle, supported hardware and componentsConfiguration & bitrate calculatorEncryption keys, wifibroadcast.cfg, channel parameters and a bitrate calculatorGround station on UbuntuInstalling WFB-NG on Ubuntu 22.04, drivers, startup and link monitoring

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Waybeam — video encoder

Waybeam is a standalone H.265 (HEVC) video encoder and RTP streamer for SigmaStar cameras that replaces Majestic and integrates natively with WFB-NG.

Waybeam overviewFeatures, supported chips and comparison with MajesticInstall on the cameraDownload, /etc/waybeam.json configuration, first runWFB-ng integrationReplacing Majestic alongside WFB-ngWeb panel and HTTP APIReal-time parameter control, ISP tuning, resilience presets

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Ground station

Software for the receiving side — decoding and displaying FPV video.

Radxa Zero 3W with APFPVA ready-made image for receiving FPV video on the Radxa Zero 3WWFB-NG on UbuntuA universal ground station on a PC running Ubuntu

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QuadroFleet — 4G/LTE platform

QuadroFleet is an open modular platform for controlling FPV drones over mobile networks: low-latency video, GPS tracking, secure VPN and OSD.

QuadroFleet platform overviewArchitecture, features and use casesDrone buildComponents and assembly steps for a QuadroFleet droneBuild & flash firmwareCompiling and flashing OpenIPC Firmware for 4GVPN setupWireGuard configuration for secure controlMap navigationWorking with the interactive QuadroFleet mapUpdating settingsUpdating the QuadroFleet firmware

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Looking for hardware?

For information about cameras, VTX or receivers, see the Hardware section or the Getting started guide.