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Ben posted a discussion
Greetings,I am working on a new setup for my current hexacopter and it requires going from 11" props to 13" props. I have worked out dimensions (in a 3D modelling program) that will be needed in order to extend the motors so the props will have…
Jun 3, 2015
Ben commented on Patrick Duffy's blog post How to setup a Mission Planner HD-Video HUD using GStreamer and Mission Planner plugins
"@Patrick, Great! Thank you so much. So with an antenna tracker should I be able to see video out to a mile using a Rocket with the Netis? I'd like the max range to be at least a mile"
May 6, 2015
Ben commented on Patrick Duffy's blog post How to setup a Mission Planner HD-Video HUD using GStreamer and Mission Planner plugins
"@Patrick, That makes a lot of sense! I get it now. What dongles would be the most dependable for signal strength, range, and compact size? What one do you use on your quad?"
May 6, 2015
Ben commented on Patrick Duffy's blog post How to setup a Mission Planner HD-Video HUD using GStreamer and Mission Planner plugins
"@Patrick, So would you recommend running a Rocket M5 on the quad and a Nanostation on the ground w/ antenna tracker? Or two Rockets, one on the quad and one on the ground? I've looked over your antenna tracker tutorial and might give that a shot.…"
May 6, 2015
Ben commented on Patrick Duffy's blog post How to setup a Mission Planner HD-Video HUD using GStreamer and Mission Planner plugins
"@Patrick Duffy
Excellent information thank you. I've been looking into the Ubiquiti hardware you've mentioned, the Rocket/Nano M5. I would want that over the 5.8Ghz if it will be lower latency and better resolution. My last question (hopefully) is…"
May 5, 2015
Ben commented on Patrick Duffy's blog post How to setup a Mission Planner HD-Video HUD using GStreamer and Mission Planner plugins
"@The Sun

I may be wrong but can't I use the RPI as a converter to analog out through the 3.5mm composite?"
May 5, 2015
Ben commented on Patrick Duffy's blog post How to setup a Mission Planner HD-Video HUD using GStreamer and Mission Planner plugins
"That is extremely impressive for WiFi! I will look into that. I am a bit confused by not needing an RPI however, as I wouldn't be running an OSD on the quad.
The things I need to do are:
1. Live feed stream with HUD containing battery voltage,…"
May 5, 2015
Ben commented on Patrick Duffy's blog post How to setup a Mission Planner HD-Video HUD using GStreamer and Mission Planner plugins
"Thank you for the incredibly quick reply! However, I will not be using WiFi at all in the build, just sending the video signal with a 5.8Ghz transmitter. Would all I need to do then is run the stand-alone version of the HUD on the RPI and output the…"
May 5, 2015
Ben commented on Patrick Duffy's blog post How to setup a Mission Planner HD-Video HUD using GStreamer and Mission Planner plugins
"Patrick,
I will be attempting something very similar although it might not be as complex and need a little advice. I will be running a quadcopter with Pixhawk and RPI, and would like to stream webcam feed, including a HUD overlay (similar to DJI OSD…"
May 5, 2015
Ben posted a discussion
I'm working on a new project and trying to get as much information as possible. I've seen people mentioning mavlink, gstreamer, and ser2netWhat I will have is a USB webcam, Pixhawk, and a 5.8Ghz transmitter hooked up to the RPI. I need to be able to…
May 5, 2015