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Hi AllPurchased a FlyPro X600 and I am trying to sort out what would be the most suitable camera to use for FPV and some video/stills photography. The supplier has wired it up for a GoPro 3. That model is a little out of date but a good camera to start with although if I am going to purchase a camera I would like to only spend on a one of that last for sometime. I have had a look at the specs for the for what I will be flying it for Sony FDR-X1000V. The software has stabilisation and some…
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I had a great afternoon testing some tuning settings and I was very happy today. The aircraft flew 2 laps of the circuit perfectly.
How about a "shark patrol"? Maybe a location where we can take off next to the coast and fly along the coast, no obstacles so range will be good. Lets get a date/time sorted out and see if we can actually get a reasonable turn out.
@John, the last time I went to that park, apart from the grassy area to the east of the park, I don't think any other parts of it is good for flying. Sort of looks like kings park landscape with bushes and trees I thought.
On the side note, the grassy area west of centenary avenue overlooking the area is elevated and clear of joggers/dogs. Might better suit fpv?
Just my 2 cents though :)
Haha... yeah :-)
I wonder what the legalities are there. Is it considered an aerodrome if it is a regular landing site for blackhawks?
Definitely will be steering clear of the barracks. The last thing I need is the SAS knocking on my door! A few orbits of the lookout should be sweet. Nice views of the city, the ocean and the quarry amphitheatre. Just need to find somewhere to land. You'll have to bring the Penguin mate.
@John, sounds fun.
The only concern would be the SASR barracks in Swanbourne. I've seen low flying blackhawks there. I'd be interesting to see the response from the SASR if they saw possible surveillance drone fly by? :-)
I'm bored. Stuck out at sea... again. What's everyone been up to? Any cool stories? I get back on the 22nd and will be hungry for a bit of UAV-ing. Anyonne flown around the lookout at bold park just north of Swanbourne... Think i'm going to check it out when I get back (during the week when it's quiet). No houses and good elevated position. If it's no good the lakes and sporting ground nearby are HUGE.
Wha do you think?
JC
The weather wasn't any good at all for flying this weekend....hopefully this weekend will be better. Anybody up for a meet on Sunday if the weathers good?
@John, for the Avon Descent, Perth Tower put a NOTAM out for us.
Just had some great success with APM on my new Finwing Penguin. Stabilise and FBWA working perfectly, even managed to get it to do RTL, Auto, Loiter and Guided modes.
Now its time to fit the FPV gear on the aircraft.
Sorry Guys for the late response...I'm in Kal atm on my way to Wiluna...but next weekend I'll be back. I'll check in on Thursday to see where everyones at.
Regards JB
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