Anyone into RC planes? FPV recording etc.

radicalry00

radicalry00

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As this is by far the geekiest forum I'm a member of I thought it would be the best place to gain some knowledge about RC planes. :D

I've just seen this video on YouTube of a RC plane mounted with a GoPro camera that has a range of 30km! How much would something like that set me back and what gear would I need to invest in??

And are they difficult to fly? Would I just end up crashing and totalling it on it's maiden flight?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=ar2lUhrFkLM

The bits with the under bridge flight and landing are :cool:
 
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Not planes but I am currently building a UAV Quadcopter which I plan to put FPV on.

The transmitter range on that will be roughly 8-9km. Would need a large battery for that sort of flight time though.

To get 30km sort of range you would have to spend a lot of money I reckon.
 
Seen a video a few months ago with 2 delta wingls flying together, both with gopro camera mounted. It was really imressive and something I would love to try out when funds become a little less tight.

Restrictions on freqency in the uk seem to be a lot harsher though.
 
Where did you get your quad copter from mr peri peri?
Looking for a decent UK supplier of RC planes and transmitters etc. already got a GoPro I can use for it. Is electric generally seen as more cost effective than petrol engines?
 
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Seen a video a few months ago with 2 delta wingls flying together, both with gopro camera mounted. It was really imressive and something I would love to try out when funds become a little less tight.

Restrictions on freqency in the uk seem to be a lot harsher though.
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you or a spotter has to be able to see the aircraft at all times in this country to.

your not allowed to fly near build up areas either
 
There is a YouTube channel for the right wing zerphr its called, the dude does loads of vids. Certainly wet my lips for POV and looks amazing
 
radicalry00 said:
Where did you get your quad copter from mr peri peri?
Looking for a decent UK supplier of RC planes and transmitters etc. already got a GoPro I can use for it. Is electric generally seen as more cost effective than petrol engines?
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I recently discovered Arduino controllers and started some projects using them.

I had planned on building an Arducopter (Quadcopter with Arduino flight controller - in conjunction with GPS, compass and various other sensors it can operate as a UAV) but I found one going second hand for a good price so I bought that and have stripped it down to rebuild and upgrade a few parts.

I have used HobbyKing (based in Asia) to buy some stuff as they just can't be beaten on some prices - so that's a good resource if you don't mind the longer delivery times. For a UK based retailer Giant Shark is worth a look. I think they key is to decide on the model / plane you want and then just shop around a bit for the best price.

Not sure in terms of petrol vs. electric to be honest.
 
Get yourself over to Rcgroups huge amount of geekery that will be right up your alley (that's the geekiest forum I'm a member of, probably)
 
I really want to treat myself to an FPV setup. I'll be looking at it in January.

Is there any way to mount two cameras for proper 3d through a visor headset?
 
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