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Redbull Stratos (Felix Baumgartner's space jump) and FPV Testing for upcoming Stratoshuttle Contest

Posted by Bobby Russell on October 15, 2012 at 11:00pm
 

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We took our FPV equipment, put it on a balloon, and sent it up in tandem with Felix Baumgartner.  I'm low on sleep and I'm dealing with News on running the story now but here are some cool pics and basics.  I'll post more as I can tomorrow, but there's a lot more info on our QuestForStars Facebook page. 

 

1. ServoCity: Using the pt785/985 hybrid to move 1.2ghz 13db yagi and 23cm/33cm 14.5dbc Antenna

2. EagleTree: OSD Pro and Elogger, and Eagleeyes

3. GPS: dual Venus 10hz and Byonics GPS4

4. Numerous cameras and a student X-ray experiment for a NASA rocket contest

 

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>> I think we have quite possible set the distance record for FPV video TX/RX.  We flew to 98K feet and a slant range of 85miles before losing video.  Basic home wire Dipole hanging under the payload.

 

>>You can see the liftoff and a good portion on youtube.  We now realize that venus is high affected by a 1.2ghz xmitter and we'll need a filter on it the VTX to keep Venus happy.  Oddly enough it finally locked but with no GGA.

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Pics and more info here.

 

Time for some sleep--adrenaline from less than 2hrs of sleep a night since friday starting to take a toll.  I'll be back tomorrow.  Enjoy

 

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  • Scott Fitzgerald October 18, 2012 at 7:40am

    Great work!  We have a common interest:  Teaching students to dream big and show them how to make it happen.  Our stem group has done several successful high altitude balloon launches with students of all ages in our community.  Our work can be seen on our facebook page.  www.facebook.com/pages/NSB-Columbus/158498164194525

     

    I am interested in learning more about the student UAV contest.  We may be interested in either collaberating or competing. 

    Keep up the good work!

     

    Scott

  • Bobby Russell October 16, 2012 at 11:12pm

    Thank John!  Yes, a larger balloon 3000g would take you higher.  We flew what we had on hand as we decided to go do this a day after the first scrub.  You can also go higher with lighter payload and a smaller fill.  Have you seen what this is leading up to? Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJsuCQQ_euc a student UAV contest

     

  • John C. October 16, 2012 at 10:33pm

    Awesome pics...what would it have taken to get your payload to 120k+ feet?  Bigger balloon?

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