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juz70 · 12-06-2010, 12:18 AM

Hi
I am new to FPV and I am loving it! Totally addicted. This is my first FPV video.

enjoy

Set up

Gaui 330x-s running on 2200 mah 3s lipo
AR7000 RC reciever / JR DSX9 tx
Cut down Infinity hobby landing gear
Infinity hobby payload mount set on bottom
Custom made payload mount on top
1.3 ghz 300mW video tx (460mah lipo)
RMRC 480 camera
eagletree elogger and OSD
Hobbyking LEDs
Gopro HD hero for recording
Weight 965 grams
Flight time 8 minutes

Base station

1.3Ghz reciever with 8dBi patch antenna
Fatshark goggles
All running off a 1800 mah 3s lipo
mounted on a camera tripod.

maxout · 12-06-2010, 03:49 PM

Juz70, hello man.
Great video enjoyed the scenary especially the kangeroos.

f22warzone · 12-06-2010, 03:53 PM

really nice video i liked it : )

about how much range do you get with that 300mw? tx

miamiheli · 12-06-2010, 03:59 PM

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

juz70 · 12-06-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f22warzone

really nice video i liked it : )

about how much range do you get with that 300mw? tx

Hey there

Not sure on range. Though, I am guessing that my rc range is less than video range, so I am limited by that!

The crash in the video was caused by losing video. It was about 500metres from me and my base station, though, there were many trees blocking the signal also.

juz

aaronredbaron · 12-08-2010, 11:11 AM

First FPV video? wow, very impressive!

KernelSanders · 12-08-2010, 02:17 PM

How about a picture of the Gaui with the camera and gear mounted on it?

juz70 · 12-08-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KernelSanders

How about a picture of the Gaui with the camera and gear mounted on it?

Sure

Here you go...

Gaui 330x-s running on 2200 mah 3s lipo
AR7000 RC reciever / JR DSX9 tx
Cut down Infinity hobby landing gear
Infinity hobby payload mount set on bottom
Custom made payload mount on top
1.3 ghz 300mW video tx (460mah lipo)
RMRC 480 camera
eagletree elogger and OSD
Hobbyking LEDs
Gopro HD hero for recording
Weight 965 grams
Flight time 8 minutes

Base station

1.3Ghz reciever with 8dBi patch antenna
Fatshark goggles
All running off a 1800 mah 3s lipo
mounted on a camera tripod.

Juz

KernelSanders · 12-09-2010, 12:22 AM

Very nice! Thanks!
The kangaroos cracked me up. :-)

juz70 · 12-20-2010, 01:13 AM

Those 'roos are scarey when they are coming at me through my video goggles.

juz70 · 12-20-2010, 01:15 AM

thanks

those 'roos are scarey coming at me thru my video goggles!

Av8Chuck · 12-20-2010, 01:31 AM

That is quite inspiring. Nice setup, I love the simple way you mounted the GoPro.

Laurens · 12-24-2010, 05:00 PM

Great vid! Thanks for sharing. I might need to try FPV too...

dswitkin · 12-25-2010, 08:16 PM

How come you used a separate camera for the FPV downlink? Can't you use the GoPro for both SD FPV and HD recording?

juz70 · 12-26-2010, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dswitkin

How come you used a separate camera for the FPV downlink? Can't you use the GoPro for both SD FPV and HD recording?

Sure, I could have done that, but the gopro is not a good FPV cam in low light situations ie. cloudy days, shadows etc. The image that I get in my goggles is always sweet with the 480 OSD camera that I use, either under trees, on dark days or even thru buildings... With my desire to fly high and low, fast and slow, through trees and around stuff, I need to be able to rely on a good image in my goggles at all times no matter what light is available. Also, with the few grams that the FPV cam weighs, its no problem.

juz

dswitkin · 12-26-2010, 02:37 PM

That's great to know, thanks. I always prefer the simpler approach unless there's a good reason not to. Perhaps when I get around to building an FPV setup I'll start with the GoPro for both, and take your advice if the image isn't good enough (which would depend on the gamma and contrast of the goggles, among other things).

By the way, great video! I like the outtakes at the end too.

dswitkin · 12-26-2010, 02:51 PM

Also, how's it holding up in crashes? Is it possible to mount the propellers using prop savers instead of hard mounts? Have you broken anything yet?

juz70 · 12-26-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dswitkin

Also, how's it holding up in crashes? Is it possible to mount the propellers using prop savers instead of hard mounts? Have you broken anything yet?

I have crashed it several times. I have only had a small crack on one prop (it was still very flyable). And, one time the motor mount popped out a little. I popped it back in and flew again. They are a very durable machine. Not sure on the prop savers. Props are relatively cheap anyhow.

thanks again mate

vanillagorilla · 12-30-2010, 12:24 PM

wow, great video, I like the ending

juz70 · 01-01-2011, 05:01 PM

video 2 and 3

12-06-2010, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
juz70 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008	FPV quad with GoPro = FUN Hi I am new to FPV and I am loving it! Totally addicted. This is my first FPV video. enjoy Set up Gaui 330x-s running on 2200 mah 3s lipo AR7000 RC reciever / JR DSX9 tx Cut down Infinity hobby landing gear Infinity hobby payload mount set on bottom Custom made payload mount on top 1.3 ghz 300mW video tx (460mah lipo) RMRC 480 camera eagletree elogger and OSD Hobbyking LEDs Gopro HD hero for recording Weight 965 grams Flight time 8 minutes Base station 1.3Ghz reciever with 8dBi patch antenna Fatshark goggles All running off a 1800 mah 3s lipo mounted on a camera tripod.

12-06-2010, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
maxout Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007	Juz70, hello man. Great video enjoyed the scenary especially the kangeroos. __________________ Frank I held it in just like you said....from what tree? Hirobo Shuttle, srb. Trex 450se V2, GY401, S9257, hs-65mg servos, 430XL Motor, 11v 2100mah, 325 cb Futaba 7cap Tx, RealFlight G-4.5, T-rex 500, 6sKP2600,GY401,9257, HC 3D, mCX,(2) HK 450's, telebee gyro, hxt900 cyclic.

12-06-2010, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
f22warzone Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2010	really nice video i liked it : ) about how much range do you get with that 300mw? tx __________________ TRex-800E /Scorp 5035-478 5+5YY 1.8mm/VBar Blue Full 5.2Pro /CC Hv160/WR-Herc Super BEC/RJX 810mm 3D /RotoTech 115 + QuickUk Tail/ Hitec 7940th HV/TP 5000 65c

12-08-2010, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
aaronredbaron Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	First FPV video? wow, very impressive! __________________ good times and happy landings

12-24-2010, 05:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Laurens Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	Great vid! Thanks for sharing. I might need to try FPV too... __________________ Logo 800/Jeti DS16

12-06-2010, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
miamiheli Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009	Very cool, thanks for sharing.

12-08-2010, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
KernelSanders Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008	How about a picture of the Gaui with the camera and gear mounted on it?

12-09-2010, 12:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
KernelSanders Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008	Very nice! Thanks! The kangaroos cracked me up. :-)

12-20-2010, 01:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
juz70 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2008	Those 'roos are scarey when they are coming at me through my video goggles.

12-20-2010, 01:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
juz70 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2008	thanks those 'roos are scarey coming at me thru my video goggles!

12-20-2010, 01:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Av8Chuck Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010	That is quite inspiring. Nice setup, I love the simple way you mounted the GoPro.

12-25-2010, 08:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
dswitkin Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern California	How come you used a separate camera for the FPV downlink? Can't you use the GoPro for both SD FPV and HD recording?

12-26-2010, 02:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
dswitkin Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern California	That's great to know, thanks. I always prefer the simpler approach unless there's a good reason not to. Perhaps when I get around to building an FPV setup I'll start with the GoPro for both, and take your advice if the image isn't good enough (which would depend on the gamma and contrast of the goggles, among other things). By the way, great video! I like the outtakes at the end too.

12-26-2010, 02:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
dswitkin Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern California	Also, how's it holding up in crashes? Is it possible to mount the propellers using prop savers instead of hard mounts? Have you broken anything yet?

12-30-2010, 12:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
vanillagorilla Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2010	wow, great video, I like the ending __________________ Synergy e7, Vbar, HeliJive 120, Hacker 12L, JR 8917 HV, BLS251 Logo 400, Vbar, Jive 60+lv, S9650, BLS251, Pyro 600-09 TRex 450 Sport, MiniVbar, 5065MG, DS420, 450MX

01-01-2011, 05:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
juz70 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2008	video 2 and 3

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