Banana Hobbies Super Easy Fly aka ST Models ROC Electric RC Model Plane AP Platform

I bought this large electric powered glider with the intention of using it for AP/AV and FPV.The end goal is to install ArduPilot. I would like to use this platform to get aerial photos of crops. I know there are many possibilities for this platform, and I am still researching.This is how the plane looks stock as I have it now.Specification:Wingspan: 2580mm (101.5 inch)Length: 1410mm (55.5 inch)Wing Area: 67.3dm² (1043 in²)Wing Loading: 22g/dm² (7.2 oz/ft² )Flying Weight: 1480g (52 oz)Drive System: 1000KV Brushless MotorSpeed Controller: 18amp ESCServo: 4X 9g high speed micro servosBattery: 11.1V 1800mAh Li-PoControl system: 4 CH Multifunctional FM Radio Transmitter and ReceiverRadio Control Range: 3000 feet (1000m)Flying Speed: 12m/s (27 mile/hr)Flying Time: Approx. 30 minutes

For my FPV camera, I have this:
I have a 2.4 wireless Cam set up called the Draganfly Eyecam.

Specifications:Camera and transmitter weight: only 9 gramsCamera and transmitter size: 15mm x 22mm x 32mm (5/8" x 7/8" x 1 1/4")Camera Lux: <3 @ f1.2Camera Auto Electronic Exposure of 1/60 to 1/15000 sec. w/ Auto Gain & White BalanceCamera Signal to Noise Ratio:48dB365K (PAL) camera pixel resolutionWireless Transmission Range: 300M (1000'), Line-Of-SightTransmitter RF Output Power: EC R&TTE Compliantreceiver Video Input/Output: 1Vp-p/75 ohmSee More Info Here.I plan to use these as my first Goggles. They are cheap but should work fine for now. i-glassesonline_2075_1674614

Specifications:Video input format: NTSC/PAL/SECAM automatic selectionVirtual Image Size: 50 Inches as seen from 6 ½ feetResolution: 230,000 pixels per LCDColor Depth: 24-bit inputViewing Angle: 26 degrees diagonalVideo Input: Composite AVAudio: Dual-channel stereoPower Supply: Built in 480mAH rechargeable batteryPower Consumption: <0.45WNet Weight: 4.2 Oz (119g)
More info here

Thats where I am so far. Yeah I know I have a long way to go!I found this member of diydrones today! I was really excited to see he was using the same basic platform.He is doing exactly what I want to do!!!!!!!!! How cool. Check out his project and you will see what I am trying to accomplish. As I progress, I will update this post. Feel free to drop tips and advice - they will be much appreciated.

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Cronselaar May 4, 2010 at 8:33am

Hi

May i ask... What is the status of your build? Have you used it at all and how well does it work?

Gerrit
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Sgt Ric December 23, 2009 at 9:24pm

It may just be a typo in the specs.

PAL and NTSC are competing video standards from different parts of the world.

If your unit works, then its NTSC and therefore not an issue... sorry to complicate things.
James Harwood December 23, 2009 at 4:02pm

I need to do some research to know the difference. I have hooked the camera up to a vcr and to a camcorder - both worked, and I am in North America. Is is illegal to use PAL? Is that the reason? Off to do some reading....thanks for sparking my interest.
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Sgt Ric December 22, 2009 at 10:11pm

I notice the video specs are PAL... this is not for use in north America.
Although the glasses are input switchable, make sure the camera NTSC.
James Harwood December 22, 2009 at 5:31pm

Today I found a thread on rcgroups.com about the Super Easy Fly!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1131712

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