Comment by Peter Miller on January 3, 2013 at 4:41pm

Very nice!  But is 900Mhz ok per ETSI in EU?

Comment by Eagle on January 3, 2013 at 7:39pm

Nice video!  I can't do that at my flying field because there is a good chance I would smash the copter/plane in the windshield of a 747. Would love to find a safe place to fly and bring back that kind of pictures. Hope you took all necessary safety steps in order to avoid catatrophic accident. You make me dream... thanks Marco!

Moderator Comment by Carl Campbell on January 3, 2013 at 9:12pm

Commenting as a Drone pilot and not as a moderator.  That is some amazing video.  I got the same thrill seeing yours as I do in flying my aircraft.  It is like touching the face of God.  

Comment by Cre8it on January 3, 2013 at 11:14pm

Thanks everyone for your feedback.  I guess I didn’t convey my point very well.  I don’t know what the rules are in Europe and they have little to do with me, but again these videos are used in the USA to support further regulations against out-of-site flight and other UAV flying.  A great example is the octo that crashes into a parked car right in front of a crowd of people(I can’t find it on YouTube now).  It happened in Japan (I think) but was on the news for 2 days when they were talking about further FAA regulations.  Are there other private pilots that see the danger in this activity?  I’m not here to police the site and only requested to take the video down.  Enjoy your high altitude flying!!

Comment by Darrell Burkey on January 3, 2013 at 11:25pm

I'm a bit surprised by the flak that everyone has given Cre8it. I absolutely loved the posted video. My first thought about it was that it certainly goes against what most people state as safe flying. I understand both sides and I'm in no position to judge. We each make our own decisions.

Comment by Pela Stark on January 4, 2013 at 1:04am

@Marco
Just some technical questions.
You said you used for the telemetry the 900MHz module, can you use this kind of frequency in Italy?
Because i'm going to buy an APM with telemetry module but I don't know what can I buy!
What's your feedback about the module?
What is the range? Is the 3DR module?

Comment by Marco on January 4, 2013 at 1:07am

@Peter Miller

Yes below 100mw

@Cre8it

I will check the European regulations soon but also as a glider pilot i have'nt seen any real risk to put my foamy that weighs around 1 kg at 1300 over a field very far from the common flight paths for 2 min.

Anyway since i am a beginner and i dont want absolutely to Cre8 :-) problems if i am outlaw i will remove the video soon.

Happy to make someone dreaming like i did the first time i seen similar video one years ago on youtube.

Comment by I.S. on January 4, 2013 at 1:14am

Not sure if this is completely legal but absolutely wonderful vdo.
What batteries did you use and dis you use 3DR stock antennas?

Comment by Marco on January 4, 2013 at 1:15am

@Pela Stark

I have tried both 3DR and GLB alternative and the 3DR one 1.1 version is far better.

The GLB one came not working, i have flashed with new firmware and reduced the output power from both sides to 50 mW for establishing a connection..

The 3DR one with Airspeed 64 and stock antennas gave me a range of 3 km flying at 100mt above the ground level.

The ground module was mounted on the top of an old fishing rod (3 mt) with a 5 mt usb cable.

The 900Mhz regulations is soon changing because a 3G provider (tre) will start to tx on this frequency mid of this year.

Comment by Marco on January 4, 2013 at 1:20am

@I.S.

normally a 4200mah 3S but during normal missions the consumption is around 5A so at least 30 min is assured.

This value come from the Attopilot 90A that is partially working , i still can not read the correct voltage... if someone can help me will be appreciated.

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