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High Speed FPV UAV 200kmh+ with HD Hero, suggestions?

Posted by Forbzy on February 20, 2011 at 4:40am

Hi guys, looking at putting together a high speed uav for aerial filming of a ski race that happens in my home town, the boats travel at up to 200kmh. i would like to have a plane able to fly at around this speed and carry a HD Hero for filming purposes, any airframe suggestions? thoughts on EDF? have a few planes at the moment and have come up with a lot of ideas but nothing that can achieve this speed AND carry the HD hero.

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SkyRover March 29, 2011 at 12:29pm

I think if you were to look into something like a dimond dust, or other similarly sized delta you should be able to achieve your goal. ive mounted a camera on my laser arrow before, it normally does 160 so the camera brings it down a little. With one this size it shouldnt be that hard for you to mount a camera, just make sure its very well stabilized against vibrations otherwise the vids will be pretty bumpy. Good luck!
Kevin Vertucio February 28, 2011 at 8:32am

Here's a build guide with a Multiplex FunJet with an HD Hero installed.

http://www.rcexplorer.se/projects/fpvfj2/fpvfj2.html
Squalish February 21, 2011 at 11:47am

200kmh/125mph maximum dive speed isn't that hard in a small EDF HLG, but:

A) Keeping a camera steady against vibration is very difficult

B) 125mph well-controlled cruising speed is difficult

C) Keeping a camera on target is a little bit difficult

Could we get a little bit more info on the finances available, footprint necessary, and altitude/safety restrictions in your situation?
OlivierD. February 20, 2011 at 8:56am

For speed like that, you could probably do it with a multiplex funjet on steroids. There are guys out there who flew it at around 160 MPH.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g2bRrOGxo4&feature=related