Interesting controller and hexa setup.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/dji-aircraft-live-video-feed-controller/
Extracts:
"Shenzhen-based DJI Innovations was on hand at NAB today to demonstrate its new hex-rotor aircraft, designed to provide photographers (and videographers) with a low-cost tool for capturing aerial images."
"The Spreading Wings S800 is available for pre-order now and is expected to ship next month for roughly $8,500. That clever live video controller will cost you another pretty penny, however, with an estimated $5,000 price tag and a TBD ship date"
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@Ruwan. Actually I use some parts of it in another project so it's "off duty". But I consider to build bigger version with a 7" monitor and a micro Win7 PC for ground station software.
VTS RC Camera Car
http://www.geekalerts.com/rc-car-with-video-camera-and-laser-game/
http://technabob.com/blog/2008/05/21/rc-car-pov-goggles/
http://www.xenonproject.com/rc-cars/electric/other-spy-car-w-camera...
There is a thread talking about the tilt idea in the forums. Basically it's like dihedral in an airplane offering "mechanical" stabilization.
I saw the same thing on the booms...has anybody ever tested this type of setup (with a tilt on the booms)??
I think that the stepper motor usage in the gimbal is the most interesting part of this video. Anyone using such a setup in a gimbal right now? Also, I see they have somewhere around a 15 degree tilt to their booms.. is this proven to be a better setup?
Maybe a necessary link back to a heated discussion a week ago:
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/osrc-wiki-pages
Nice setup but this isn't aimed at DIY hobbyist I feel, rather at law enforcement looking for a cheaper solution (hence the military green and the low cost blabla - in those circles this would be low cost).
@Marco, Nice one! did you do change anything after that?
Yup, interesting use of "low-cost" and "$5000 + $8500" terms in the same article! ;-)
@ Marco..... "first" :)
The video controller looks very interesting & "military" in that green....... So thinking ahead, the total DJI setup from start to finish is shaping up to be a few £'s /$'s!
Using the £ prices:
WKM with full way point: £2278
Video Box: £3333
Spreading Wing: £5666
Cam mount: £2333
You still need to add batteries, ESC's, a radio etc ..... :)
Regards
Martin.
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