FCC Fines Hobbyking.... Analog FPV Transmitters

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FCC Fines Hobbyking.... Analog FPV Transmitters

Unread post by bdg » Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:44 am

These seem to have been out of control for some time with very high outputs and missing agency approvals...

https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-issues ... Zslj-fIGDA

More expensive digital could be the next step.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgtivK5T5x0

I haven't ordered from HK in probably 16 months.... partially due to shipping costs. Not sure about others.

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Re: FCC Fines Hobbyking.... Analog FPV Transmitters

Unread post by wildblue30 » Mon Jul 27, 2020 9:46 am

Hi Brian,

I placed an order with the HK USA warehouse about a month ago and my shipment (with some LiPos) arrived by FedEx with no issues. However their prices have increased, for some products significantly.

Here is a post by HK on their Facebook community page from a few hours ago:

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Re: FCC Fines Hobbyking.... Analog FPV Transmitters

Unread post by bdg » Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:31 pm

Thanks for the update, Jeff! Those digital systems - I think from DJI - look really great but are expensive... $1170 + tax is not cheap at all!

https://www.drdrone.ca/collections/dji- ... ence-combo

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Re: FCC Fines Hobbyking.... Analog FPV Transmitters

Unread post by wildblue30 » Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:07 am

I received this e-mail tonight from HK. In their typical tongue-in-cheek style, they are announcing a sale to raise money to pay the fine...
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Tarot 450 Pro V2, H-King Voltigeur, E-Flite Ultimate 2, BAe Hawk EDF, H-King Wargo MX2, E-Flite Timber X, E-Flite UMX Timber X, E-Flite UMX A-10, Eachine E160, Eachine E180, YX F180 V2, MJX Bugs 3
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