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Testing a couple of additons on the Mini Drak
Kind of felt like putting some rather old gear back into service and managed to work out a few bugs along the way. Used one of the utility cases to house all the equipment inside including the radio and goggles. As for the modules utilized, I wanted to use the Eagle Eyes to allow the diversity between the two Immersionrc Uno5800 v4 5.8ghz video receivers so that i can receive either from the smaller video transmitters on 5.8 or connect with the 2 - 1.28ghz video receiver antenna assemblies that utilize 5.8 relays on low power, and have had some really reliable operation so far, but they can be directly plugged into the Eagle Eyes for better redundancy when operating at fpv meets. Keeping track of the incoming video, there is a small 4" monitor to verify the output video. The telemetry from the Dragonlink transmitter is connected to the 10" Lenovo tablet and loaded with the Tower app to display the moving map as well as track the course. This proved invaluable when recovering the Rvjet after it had the Vector lock up and end up auguring into a swampy grass meadow and just had to mark the final part of the trail to bring it back.
The Mini Drak boomer is still an awesome plane and really can depend on being able to take it out almost any time the batteries are charged up. I installed the third camera as to test out if being able to utilize it as a ground search camera might be useful and will give it a try later on. Just this field is really short for a plane like this considering it hit a peak of 79 mph, covers the field in just a few short seconds.
Just hope to continue to use this gear as long as it still keeps working or regulations come down so much as to limit whatever flying i'll still be able to perform.
มุมมอง: 157

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Breathing new life into the VAS Specter
มุมมอง 53วันที่ผ่านมา
Flying has been really slow with all the bicycle projects going on but haven't sidelined this hobby in any way and still find subjects to show off from time to time, just need to get the cockpit updates back up to speed when the time is right, should be another couple great upgrades when completed. Talk about resurrection, this Specter was on the shady side of the recycler bin when i decided sp...
A few rounds with the ZSS wing aerial capture
มุมมอง 263 หลายเดือนก่อน
Tried my skill at tracking Tom's modified Zagi wing with a Bebop quad. Might be useful for future content.
Bridi Trainercraft with Super 8 in 1988
มุมมอง 264 หลายเดือนก่อน
One of my friends had a Super8 movie camera that was just small enough to mount on top of my Trainercraft 40 powered by a k&b sportster 45. Was my first official attempt at getting some video footage from the air back in 1988. Unfortunately the FPV gear was quite out of my price range and too large at the time. Filmed out at Apple Valley California, just off of Hwy 18
Mystery rc combat wing testing with breezy conditions
มุมมอง 38611 หลายเดือนก่อน
Got a 38" foam wing core from my buddy Tom a while ago and just put it together this week with parts on hand except the fpv video, have to order up a decent video tx soon and get this one into a couple rounds out at the field with some rough fun, seems the wing will definitely bounce off the ground and take it easily with little damage to show for. Chime in if you know who the creator of the wi...
Eflite Firebird Stratos fpv and control handling
มุมมอง 4511 หลายเดือนก่อน
Took the Stratos out with the intention of taking off and landing from the parking lot, just need to replace the nose gear with a stronger inset and try again. As far as the fpv on the Firebird Stratos, it's definitely a great little park flier for small fields like this. Throw a stabilizer on it and make it a great small trainer for any novice to take advantage of. The 1400 4s lipo and Racerst...
Ritewing Nano Drak 28 twin handling and video test
มุมมอง 15911 หลายเดือนก่อน
Ran through the video install check with a couple surprises at first. Didn't bother securing the lipo battery properly on the first launch, and as a result, had it slide to the aft of the battery compartment and move the cg back far enough to make this one wild ride. Along with a loosened motor mount, made quick repairs and after a bit of a weather wait, had the most awesome flight with this li...
Ritewing HC44 trying out an older Feiyu Tech FY31(nostalgia episode)
มุมมอง 92ปีที่แล้ว
Nothing like installing an autopilot from about 10 years ago and still know that it still has some life in it. Not too surprising that it still has a great reliable function as long as the stability is set for flying in a straight course. Return to home and loiter functions still work as soon as there is a suitable gps lock and when i tested loiter, it looked like it was establishing the altitu...
Ritewing Nano Drak 28 twin upgrade
มุมมอง 182ปีที่แล้ว
Best way to describe this little rocket, WOW!!! Takes off out of your hands without any push and rips right away at about half throttle with this motor setup. Already put out in the video a couple times, differential thrust seemed to give issues till i went through the settings and discovered i put 30% expo on the throttle channel and not the rudder channel for control of the 2nd esc. Causes ma...
Eflite Firebird Stratos motor upgrade
มุมมอง 224ปีที่แล้ว
Eflite Firebird Stratos with a bit more kick. One of my usual birthday traditions and really glad i launched when i did, right before the wind kicked up harder and more rain. Total manual flying this bad boy, heck yeah! Changed out the old dc motors and servo board that originally came with this cute little beginner plane after a long time sitting in storage, felt it was time to stop looking at...
2023 Mt Baker Hill Climb bike torture test
มุมมอง 117ปีที่แล้ว
Definitely a long one, cut out most of the drawn out sections but tried to include some of the outstanding views of the Mount Baker area on the way up to Artist Point and the end of the 22 mile and 4,400 vertical foot climb/ride. First time riding this 2023 hill climb event on September 17th, signed up in the Recreational class and absolutely want to tackle it all over again next year. I think ...
New Wing Launcher project that actually works 360 view
มุมมอง 194ปีที่แล้ว
16 successful launch send offs over 2 days, seems reliable enough. This version of the plane launcher has been seen in various configurations with other fliers, my goal was to find a means to make it reliable and not have to activate the release by any means that requires an assistant. By fabricating a remote release module, the servo is attached to the release bar on the marine line release, t...
Wings Over Washington 2023 in 360 view
มุมมอง 151ปีที่แล้ว
Wanted to capture some of the WOW 2023 race footage from the Gopro Max, which the best way to view the action is with a set of Oculus or similar. Had an awesome time this year even if i came away needing aircraft repairs when arriving home. Hope to get more of the action next year from more intense areas of the race course to get really close up.
Bigfoot Festival 2023 Metaline Falls Wa
มุมมอง 59ปีที่แล้ว
Here is the 360 compilation from the 2023 Bigfoot Festival in Metaline Falls Wa. Surprised the Gopro Max performed as well as it did and had an awesome time meeting with just about everyone, especially as a video project. Would like to revisit this place next year and see if i can get another video like this put together. Special thanks to the to the town of Metaline Falls for hosting this grea...
Frankentrailer with a generator, rack modification and 70 mile ride test
มุมมอง 130ปีที่แล้ว
Frankentrailer with a generator, rack modification and 70 mile ride test
Cockpit Ground Station - Smittybilt 2683 roof tent install
มุมมอง 134ปีที่แล้ว
Cockpit Ground Station - Smittybilt 2683 roof tent install
Dusting off the Ritewing Mini Drak Boomer in 360
มุมมอง 67ปีที่แล้ว
Dusting off the Ritewing Mini Drak Boomer in 360
Whidbey picture journey winter 2023 - 360 view
มุมมอง 75ปีที่แล้ว
Whidbey picture journey winter 2023 - 360 view
How much damage will an Eflite Edge 540bp handle and still keep flying, let's find out.
มุมมอง 1.3Kปีที่แล้ว
How much damage will an Eflite Edge 540bp handle and still keep flying, let's find out.
Almost forgotten footage, when i maidened my buddy Tom's new Mini Drak, too much fun.
มุมมอง 7022 ปีที่แล้ว
Almost forgotten footage, when i maidened my buddy Tom's new Mini Drak, too much fun.
Miniquad battery test evaluation with Gopro Max in 5.7K
มุมมอง 242 ปีที่แล้ว
Miniquad battery test evaluation with Gopro Max in 5.7K
Expanding the understanding of Movie Studio on Gopro Max 360 a little at a time.
มุมมอง 212 ปีที่แล้ว
Expanding the understanding of Movie Studio on Gopro Max 360 a little at a time.
Enjoying a little local flying in 360 view
มุมมอง 4442 ปีที่แล้ว
Enjoying a little local flying in 360 view
Frankentrailer E bike setup, short breakdown and ride performance
มุมมอง 382 ปีที่แล้ว
Frankentrailer E bike setup, short breakdown and ride performance
Mt Baker snow time with the Gopro Max
มุมมอง 432 ปีที่แล้ว
Mt Baker snow time with the Gopro Max
Gopro Max initial flight on the Miniquad
มุมมอง 593 ปีที่แล้ว
Gopro Max initial flight on the Miniquad
Flight summary 19 August
มุมมอง 473 ปีที่แล้ว
Flight summary 19 August
Kitfox cockpit flying success sort of
มุมมอง 2273 ปีที่แล้ว
Kitfox cockpit flying success sort of
Kitfox cockpit flying attempt, little more refinement...
มุมมอง 583 ปีที่แล้ว
Kitfox cockpit flying attempt, little more refinement...
Ritewing Dcon with Mike V
มุมมอง 633 ปีที่แล้ว
Ritewing Dcon with Mike V