# Betaflight OSD Missing: Troubleshooting Guide & Fixes
If you’ve just finished a fresh FPV drone build or updated Betaflight, you might encounter the dreaded issue: **Betaflight OSD missing** from your FPV goggles. You get video, but no telemetry, battery voltage, or artificial horizon. This troubleshooting guide will walk you through the most common fixes to get your OSD back online.
## Quick Diagnostic Checklist
| Symptom | Probable Cause | Recommended Action |
|—|—|—|
| Clean video, no OSD text | OSD switch off / Font missing | Toggle OSD in Betaflight, Upload Fonts |
| Gray screen, no video | VTX wiring issue / Camera dead | Check Camera -> FC -> VTX wiring |
| Garbled OSD characters | Font mismatch | Re-upload OSD fonts in Video tab |
| OSD disappears on throttle | Voltage sag rebooting OSD chip | Add a Low-ESR capacitor / Replace FC |
## 1. Enable OSD in Betaflight Configuration
The most common reason for a missing OSD on a new build or after flashing firmware is simply that the OSD feature is disabled.
* Connect your drone to the Betaflight Configurator.
* Go to the **Configuration** tab.
* Scroll down to the **Other Features** section.
* Ensure the **OSD** toggle is turned on.
* Click **Save and Reboot**.
## 2. Re-upload OSD Fonts
Sometimes, especially after a firmware update, the OSD fonts on the flight controller get corrupted or erased.
* Go to the **OSD** tab in Betaflight.
* Click the **Font Manager** button (usually at the bottom right).
* Select a font style (e.g., Default, Bold, Betaflight).
* Click **Upload Font** and wait for the process to complete. **Do not disconnect the battery or USB during this process.**
## 3. Check Camera and VTX Wiring
The OSD chip (usually a MAX7456 or similar AT7456E) sits between the camera and the VTX. The video signal must pass *through* the flight controller for the OSD to be overlaid.
* **Camera Video Out** must go to the **VIN** (Video In) pad on the flight controller.
* **VTX Video In** must come from the **VOUT** (Video Out) pad on the flight controller.
* If you wired the camera directly to the VTX, you will get video but absolutely no Betaflight OSD.
## 4. Hardware Failure: Blown OSD Chip
If you’ve checked all software settings and wiring, and the OSD is still missing, the OSD chip on your flight controller might be burnt out. This is a common failure point after a severe crash or voltage spike.
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### Helpful Video Tutorial
For a visual walkthrough of these troubleshooting steps, check out this excellent community tutorial: