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Having built a 5GHz video downlink, I'm now looking for portable display screen. Rather than spend money on a single-use screen I'm considering a netbook with a USB video capture device. That way, I can also use it as an autopilot ground…
Feb 28, 2010
Mat commented on Roberto Hawkowski's blog post Low-cost hi-def camcorder for small UAVs
"This wasn't on a UAV, but I was mighty impressed with the HD video from the JVC GC-FM1 or Picsio a friend took on his Radian glider considering the light was pretty poor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPxm7eIqY2U (remember to turn HD on!)"
Feb 11, 2010
Mat commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post Do you want an ArduPilotMega board? (Limited)
"Jordi: "Yes the [IMU] board will be sold via DIYDrones store."

Hmmm, so my strategy of waiting until both were available to avoid two lots of shipping/customs into the UK won't work then? I have to get the ArudPilot Mega from SparkFun and IMU…"
Feb 4, 2010
Mat commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post Do you want an ArduPilotMega board? (Limited)
"I'm sorely tempted by this as I've been putting off buying into the existing kit. Can you detail more about what will eventually be required to get up in the air? I assume this is the basic board (much like the original ArduPilot) and will need a…"
Jan 24, 2010