Is it possible to bypass a transmitter altogether and control the aircraft using a computer and joystick via the radio modem? Of course, I'd have the transmitter on and hanging from my neck for legal reasons. (wink wink)
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Long story short, it's possible, but expect latency issues with the XBee (comm drop-outs lasting several hundred miliseconds or more, depending on the model and the band it's operating on).
As far as I know there are no regulatory requirements explicitly stating that you should use an RC controller to control your aircraft. It's OK as long as you're in charge, no matter what means you're using (RC, radio modem, leash, whatever).
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Long story short, it's possible, but expect latency issues with the XBee (comm drop-outs lasting several hundred miliseconds or more, depending on the model and the band it's operating on).
As far as I know there are no regulatory requirements explicitly stating that you should use an RC controller to control your aircraft. It's OK as long as you're in charge, no matter what means you're using (RC, radio modem, leash, whatever).