Quadcopters / Drones / Helicopters / Rotary wings stuff > FPV
FPV in IRL
IceWind:
Thanks.
I'm currently assembling a quad for the same purpose I intend to use the quad software itself to stabilize the camera.
Which antennas are you using for the video tx/rx?
I just ordered a new inverted wee for the TX and I need to order now a patch for the RX.
I found the stock antennas to be really bad, specially the one from the TX that had a problem causing interferences. (the internal cord seems to be damaged)
I'm not wanting bigger range as the quad has limited range itself, but the best image quality.
liutas009:
As you can see on the back of the plane there is 3db omni antenna. The same is on the ground.They work just fine for me. Don`t see the point getting something deferent, unless you going to fly very long range. As my video system works over 2-3km its enough form me. I'm awaiting as well for Dragon link UHF (long range module), so will have my plane in control for 10km, but i wont fly that far, as i don`t need to. all i want is to get 2km without any glitch and come back safe.
Next month Dosd v2 should be back for sale, so will get this as well, as it has autopilot in case you got some trouble with the plane, it drives back to same position as you started flowing gps signal.
For the quality of the video make sure to get proper camera. Cause cheap ones it just nightmare. But you can use your gopro for live flights. Its just not good in the dark.
IceWind:
Exactly I don't plan to go far way with it as like I said I can't either.
The quad eats alot of amps the range is short.
I'll be using the GoPro in the future but for now for testing I'm using a normal camera.
I've read good reviews on the DragonOSD gear but has I already had most parts from EagleTree that was my choice. I'm waiting for their OSD pro that also has RTH. Only problem is that the system doesn't have support for quads so the solution is to couple the GPS signal with the Quad software as well and have it control the auto-level and RTH.
liutas009:
for best tricopter stabilization is a KK system. I heard hobby king should start selling them soon. Its much better than gyros with flymentor or other similar system. Friend of mine is flying with KK, He said it so easy. You can let it go at any time, and it stays were you left in same level. he never tryed on quad, but it should work as good as on tricopter.
IceWind:
I know those has I have some. ;)
The other video that I posted with the GoPro is a Quad using a KK board.
But I'm building a better one, in terms of stability, the KK is great for acrobatics but doesn't have features like auto-level or altitude hold.
I'm just waiting for some cables and I should have the new quad ready soon. I'll share some videos later on.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/B-XDOC8Week[/youtube]
From some weeks ago.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version