Caddx Ascent VRX Product Page – https://www.caddxfpv.com/products/walksnail-ascent-fpv-vrx

Caddx Ascent VRX Pro – https://www.caddxfpv.com/products/walksnail-ascent-fpv-vrx-pro

The Ascent VRX and VRX Pro from Caddx are designed for the Ascent Digital FPV system and Protos Drone.

Ascent is Caddx’s second digital FPV system offering digital FPV upto 120fps (hardware dependant) at a lower price point that other digital systems.

Ascent multiband capable however the consumer veriosn is is a 5.8Ghz 2 way transmission system based around the Artosyn ARLink AR803X/AR8030 chipset. It supports transmission bandwidth of 5/10 & 20Mhz and a maximum bitrate of 25Mbps.

Other produces using the AR803X series do support higher bandwidth however its not clear if the Ascent limitation is chipset or design related.

This VRX module is designed to allow you to use the Ascent system on any HDMI compatible display or FPV goggles.

Caddx Ascent VRX – Caddx FPV Say

Dual Antennas, Rock-Solid Connection

Signal drops are a thing of the past. Equipped with Dual Circular Polarized Antennas (≥97% efficiency), the Ascent VRX delivers a stable, unwavering link up to 6km away. Fly further, fly bolder, fly worry-free.

Built-In DVR with 1080p Recording

Capture every flight in high definition, directly to your TF card.

HDMI Output

720P 120fps or 1080P 60fps on Ascent VRX via HDMI

Compatibility

The Ascent FPV VRX is only compatible with Caddx Walksnail Ascent VTX’s such as the Ascent Lite and Lite+.

Ascent VTX and Goggles are not compatible with the Avatar HD products from Caddx.

SPECS – From Caddx.

Name – Ascent VRX

Communication Frequency – 5.725-5.829 GHz

Transmitter Power(EIRP) – FCC/SRRC:<30dBm, CE:<14dBm

l/O Interface – HDMl, Micro SD Card, DC5.5*2.1mm SH1.0*6PIN, Type-C

HDMI Out – 1080p50fps, 1080p60fps, 720p50fps, 720p60fps, 720p100fps, 720p120fps

Power Input – 7.4~25.2V

SD Card – Support Micro SD 256G

System – Ascent HD system

Bandwidth – 5m/10m/20m/Auto

Recording Format – MP4 (H.264)

Weight – 118g

Dimension – 114.5*64*24mm

Antenna Name – Red bird

Polarization – LHCP

Bandwidth – 5.725-5.829 GHz

Average Gain – 2dBi

Hardware Spec

Main SOC Artosyn AR9341

RF – Artosyn AR8030

Sram – Gigadevices

SPI Flash Gigadevices 16MB (128Mbit) SPI NOR flash

Mads Tech Review

Caddx Ascent VRX Pro

The Caddx Ascent VRX Pro is an updated verion of the VRX that supports upto 120fps in 1080P, Live Audio output over HDMI and USB UVC output.

Mads Review

Caddx Ascent VRX Pro – Caddx FPV Say

Stable Dual-Antenna Reception

Two 2.8dBi circularly polarized antennas provide broader reception coverage and help maintain a stable digital video link

Sharp Detail Smooth Motion

Enjoy full HD video at up to 1080p/120fps for crisp detail and smooth motion during fast-paced action. Multiple video modes let you choose the right settings for your FPV setup