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> Quadcopter test.. yes with a 914.
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post Aug 1 2013, 10:18 AM
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I've got a DJI F550 flamewheel coming with the Naza V2 GPS on its way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

I'll get some flying time on it and practice my control familiarization. Next purchase has to be a gimbal so I can film with the GoPro with a steady view.

I'd love to get some autocross footage from above and 'chase' a car through the course. The editing is the key to any footage. I often shoot with my GoPro a shot for 3-5 minutes just to edit out most of it for a 10-20 second view.

Good times!
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post Aug 1 2013, 11:08 AM
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Anyone use FPV equipment? I was thinking of ordering the Fatshark goggles, etc.
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post Aug 1 2013, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE(Mr.242 @ Aug 1 2013, 09:18 AM) *

I've got a DJI F550 flamewheel coming with the Naza V2 GPS on its way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

I'll get some flying time on it and practice my control familiarization. Next purchase has to be a gimbal so I can film with the GoPro with a steady view.

I'd love to get some autocross footage from above and 'chase' a car through the course. The editing is the key to any footage. I often shoot with my GoPro a shot for 3-5 minutes just to edit out most of it for a 10-20 second view.

Good times!

You said it Brother.... To learn to cut, Now that skill.
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post Aug 13 2013, 10:10 PM
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Another cool clip from Shifted Cinema. I'm seriously man crushing on their work.

This one is automobile related.

Drifting video by Shifted Cinema
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post Aug 13 2013, 10:27 PM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Jul 28 2013, 05:22 PM) *

One of my HAM radio buddies is pretty heavy into RC copters and quads. He's planning to build his next (larger) quad from individual components, says it will cost much less than a pre-built RTF or ARF craft.

Not to be a skeptic, but I'd love to hear what he builds for how much. Especially if he factors in any time at all. The Blades are great bang for buck. I know my time is worth more than building one from scratch.
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post Aug 14 2013, 10:00 AM
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Not to be a skeptic, but I'd love to hear what he builds for how much. Especially if he factors in any time at all. The Blades are great bang for buck. I know my time is worth more than building one from scratch.


I used the following frame ($30) as a basis for my tri copter.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/u...idProduct=28496

I replaced the motor mounts and tail servo mechanism with more robust versions.

Without radio/chargers/shipping etc (ie just the tricopter) it's about $200. If you are starting from scratch (like me) and need radio/battery chargers etc, and include shipping from china, it was $450 with extra batteries/props.

This method allows a lot more flexibility with the design. That could be good or bad.
Also, the building/designing phase is also a fun part of the process for a lot of people.

I just ordered some FPV goggles for my tricopter.
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post Aug 14 2013, 10:04 AM
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I'm saving my pennies so I can buy a gimbal that will hang the camera lower and then auto level the camera despite the attitude of the 'copter.



Look up SSG (super simple gimbal) for a low cost solution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPBL4pPEzNI
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post Aug 14 2013, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Aug 14 2013, 12:27 AM) *


Not to be a skeptic, but I'd love to hear what he builds for how much. Especially if he factors in any time at all. The Blades are great bang for buck. I know my time is worth more than building one from scratch.


I used the following frame ($30) as a basis for my tri copter.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/u...idProduct=28496

I replaced the motor mounts and tail servo mechanism with more robust versions.

Without radio/chargers/shipping etc (ie just the tricopter) it's about $200. If you are starting from scratch (like me) and need radio/battery chargers etc, and include shipping from china, it was $450 with extra batteries/props.

This method allows a lot more flexibility with the design. That could be good or bad.
Also, the building/designing phase is also a fun part of the process for a lot of people.

I just ordered some FPV goggles for my tricopter.


I love it when people build their own. Very cool what you've done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I also love what that 350qx can do though.
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post Aug 19 2013, 09:23 PM
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I bit the bullet and purchased a DJI Phantom. You can get 'em for as low as $650. I added a set of prop guards and 2 extra batteries to the order.

The Phanotm is really cool. With the built-in GPS, it will fly back to the 'home' location if you happen to lose contact between the TX and RX.

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I stuck a small inexpensive 1.2gHz camera on it for my first attempt at FPV (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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I'm looking at another pre-built quad that cost as little as a scratch built kit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (Storm-Drone4) Very cool at only $360. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

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post Aug 20 2013, 06:29 PM
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Now they need to make one that you can launch and it will follow your car. That would be perfect for Autocross.

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post Aug 20 2013, 07:03 PM
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(Storm-Drone4) Very cool at only $360.


Camera on top makes no sense. The Blade will let you shoot downward at any angle you want. And from the sky, downward makes sense. I must be missing something.
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post Aug 20 2013, 08:05 PM
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They show you how to mount the battery (or batteries) on top and the camera below.

Would need a taller landing skid too, but all doable for minor $.

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Although, it appears that it works fine with the camera topside (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbTff0fdNpg
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post Aug 20 2013, 10:02 PM
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Received my FPV kit today (Fatshark Teleporter V3)

It's not going to be as easy as I figured to fly. The lack of depth perception and the wide angle lens makes it difficult for close in flying. I think if I got it to sufficient height and then switched to goggles, I might be ok.

I also need to get rid of vibrations in the frame.
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post Aug 20 2013, 10:18 PM
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My son just did this one with our DJI with Gimbel and go pro 3


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E66KYxdAIc


Notice how you can see the blade arms rock from right to left but the camera stays stable. We still need to wire the tilt control for the camera on the gimbel.
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post Aug 21 2013, 01:20 AM
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Just don't get caught doing something like this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)


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post Oct 17 2013, 01:18 PM
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Finally have my DJI Flame550 flying. Need to work out some kinks and practice flying. Make sure you view this in 1080HD.

Here's what I shot this weekend at the family farm in WA State!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGxz9ud8zrs
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post Oct 18 2013, 12:39 AM
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Neat clip. I like the Flame's 'cameo' shadow in the composition. What editing software are you using?


I'm still dicking around with the FPV set up on the DJI Phantom. Running an older GoPro HD 1080, so I had to update the firmware to allow for the menu function for 'live' streaming video out of the AV (TV out) jack.

I've been using a generic 200mW 5.8gHz AV system and an old Citizen 3.8" LCD monitor (not the best method for bright sunny days) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ... but it works.

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The good news - I just received a Fat Shark 250 mW transmitter and V3 goggle system in the mail today. Bench tested it this evening and it's really cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ... the wife even thinks so (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)

I bought an extra Fat Shark 600mW transmitter for another quad that's on the way (the Walkera QR X350), so I won't have to move one transmitter from craft to craft.

Also bought two larger 5000Mah batteries to power the FPV equipment and extend the flight time, but I need to fabricate a lightweight holder under the craft before it takes to the sky :elliot:

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This is some fun shit and you guys are way ahead of me. Just been doing the FPV so far, so I'll have to record some video and figure out how to post it on YouTube one of these days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Oct 18 2013, 10:14 AM
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Not a quad/hex/oct-copter, but a rear-facing video aboard a 45"-span Piper Tomahawk taken out at El Toro.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D6IT0xgGcs
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post Nov 4 2013, 11:01 PM
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USPS dicked me around on shipping the QR X350 and it was sent back to the vendor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ... was told that it has something to do with overseas shipping of lithium batteries (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)

The vendor expedited the second go around shipping via DHL and it arrived on Friday (a month after I ordered it) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Installed the landing skids, prop guards, props and a GoPro mount, but haven't flown it yet. Still need to mount the 5.8gHz FatShark transmitter.

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QUOTE(euro911 @ Nov 4 2013, 09:01 PM) *

USPS dicked me around on shipping the QR X350 and it was sent back to the vendor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ... was told that it has something to do with overseas shipping of lithium batteries (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)

The vendor expedited the second go around shipping via DHL and it arrived on Friday (a month after I ordered it) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Installed the landing skids, prop guards, props and a GoPro mount, but haven't flown it yet. Still need to mount the 5.8gHz FatShark transmitter.

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