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Choosing a camera
Started this discussion. Last reply by john bero Feb 1, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys I am looking for some advice on choosing a camera I have no idea what I am looking for but I know I am looking for somthing cheap =P around $150 suggestions would be nice thanx in advance : )
Will this support a UAV
Started this discussion. Last reply by Oliver Giess Dec 9, 2009. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys I am still yet to build my first UAV but that is because I am still looking for a Airframe I was have a list of all the parts I need and I have estimated the cost for purchasing them (with…Continue
Need some help with first UAV
Started this discussion. Last reply by Oliver Giess Dec 7, 2009. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys first I would like to say wow I didn't even know people made homemade UAV's it sounds awsome and I can't wait to see my own in the air. Now onto business I only just came into the area of…Continue
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Dave Whittington replied to Oliver Giess's discussion Choosing a camera"I'm using the "gumstick" video camcorder since it can fit easily into the EasyStar canopy - just cut a rectangular hole that is on the canopy downslope center and you end up not seeing the nose (unless you really want to). The…"
Wayne replied to Oliver Giess's discussion Choosing a camera"I know another couple other popular options are the smaller types like the KX171 and KX191 I also just saw a nice HD helmet cam get used dont recall the name of it but it may be just out or just around your price range. Also the FlyCamOne 2 gets…"
Jay Smith replied to Oliver Giess's discussion Choosing a camera"Are you using the flycamone III? What do you think about it?"
ModeratorMorli replied to Oliver Giess's discussion Choosing a camera
"@Oliver,
going for standalone cam with built in DVR or going for FPV type setup also makes difference in choice some times. You might want to look at RC switch for cams too to switch on and off your cam remotely"
Morli_ replied to Oliver Giess's discussion Choosing a camera"Sony Webbie seems to be popular choice"
Anthony Bee replied to Oliver Giess's discussion Choosing a camera"FlyCamOne 3 $130
hobby-lobby.com"
Oliver Giess posted a discussionChoosing a camera
Hey guys I am looking for some advice on choosing a camera I have no idea what I am looking for but I know I am looking for somthing cheap =P around $150 suggestions would be nice thanx in advance : )
Oliver Giess replied to John C.'s discussion Complete EasyStar Parts list"Yes that is the one I mean but yes I see you point I have been watching it for a little while and i never seems to be in stock. :("
Oliver Giess replied to John C.'s discussion Complete EasyStar Parts list"Ok ty it costs the same though in overall"
Oliver Giess replied to Oliver Giess's discussion Will this support a UAV"Yes but the Easy Star in the link on the origional post is a RTF kit the one in the file is just the pieces for the airframe."
Oliver Giess replied to Oliver Giess's discussion Will this support a UAV"Thnx for the advice man I just wanted to check I plan on using these parts"
ModeratorBrian replied to Oliver Giess's discussion Will this support a UAV
"The link you posted is an Easy Star. Did you mean to post another platform? Most people endup replacing the motor setups in their Easy Stars and add ailerons which are required."
3D RoboticsChris Anderson replied to Oliver Giess's discussion Will this support a UAV
"Avoid that one. Terrible motor, battery and radio. You'll have to replace all of them."
Oliver Giess posted a discussionWill this support a UAV
Hey guys I am still yet to build my first UAV but that is because I am still looking for a Airframe I was have a list of all the parts I need and I have estimated the cost for purchasing them (with the EasyStar) but I have reccently come across another option the http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFXV0 my question is would that model by able to support autopilot upgrade without modifaction to the plane…See More
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