Now this is quad racing!
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Re: Game of Drones [FPV Racing]
I've ordered the fpv gear - goggles, flight cam, video transmitter, video receiver, antennae. The goggles are on a lengthy back order so now I wait.
Not much else I can do except practice flying LOS. I'm terrible at it! I had my first crash (yes it's on video), quite a soft catch into the branches of a gum tree. Some minor damage that just required replacing some wire mesh. I added lights while I was at it...
Not much else I can do except practice flying LOS. I'm terrible at it! I had my first crash (yes it's on video), quite a soft catch into the branches of a gum tree. Some minor damage that just required replacing some wire mesh. I added lights while I was at it...
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Re: Game of Drones [FPV Racing]
upside down photos are upside down.
Re: Game of Drones [FPV Racing]
This is a more worthy pursuit than video game VR IMO.
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Re: Game of Drones [FPV Racing]
https://www.banggood.com/index.php?zf=2936024" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This place is insane. Tons of cheap gear (mostly chinese) and free to almost-free shipping to Australia. I've got 6 orders on the go already *whistles*.. don't judge me.
This place is insane. Tons of cheap gear (mostly chinese) and free to almost-free shipping to Australia. I've got 6 orders on the go already *whistles*.. don't judge me.
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Are some of those replacement parts for the Cup Day Disaster of 2015?
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Re: Game of Drones [FPV Racing]
haha well I have ordered more motor guards
I just got it tuned nicely with higher rates. I don't know what happened but I can suddenly fly this thing really well line of sight. So much fun
I just got it tuned nicely with higher rates. I don't know what happened but I can suddenly fly this thing really well line of sight. So much fun
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http://www.horizonhobby.com/ultra-micro ... -spmvs1100" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Do it Cletus
Do it Cletus
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You know, I think I actually have 3 UMX Beasts. It's pretty stupid. One really should have a set up on it. Alright, I'll get onto it.
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Well I reckon I'll have to get myself a micro plane too, and throw on a camera. The Camera/vTx unit is $111 AUD on its own. UMX Beast is $170. I have a spare FrSky receiver that I can swap into it. So $281 plus goggles, which are already in the mail. Maybe that'll be my xmas present >_>
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I can't find the third one but I think it's somewhere stripped down for parts. I have an original UMX Beast and the one in that link which is the AS3X version. Personally I preferred the original because it handles exactly as you input..the AS3X versions came in later across the Spektrum range. You probably wouldn't notice the difference if you'd never flown the original. I don't fly it simply because the AS3X version is replaceable. There's quite a a few other planes in the UMX series that might appeal to you more than the Beast. It was pretty much the first UMX in that range...the the Sbach which seems to be discontinues. Mine was destroyed on the third flight...
http://www.e-fliterc.com/airplanes/umx/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
there were only 2 or 3 in the range when I stopped flying. Now they have an F16, Habu, Pitts but I still think the Beast looks the best of the lot. It's a beautiful plane.
The Pitts looks pretty good...slightly more powerful motor too.
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there were only 2 or 3 in the range when I stopped flying. Now they have an F16, Habu, Pitts but I still think the Beast looks the best of the lot. It's a beautiful plane.
The Pitts looks pretty good...slightly more powerful motor too.
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These bad boys came in the mail today! Everything I need to make my quad FPV!
Spent the night wiring it all up and turned it on.... and nothing.
Got a bit anxious but eventually discovered some dip switches on the vRX to set to raceband to match the vTX and voila! Good video feed complete with working HUD. Fuck yes!
I've got more bits and bobs coming this week to clean up the build so I'll take pics then.
Spent the night wiring it all up and turned it on.... and nothing.
Got a bit anxious but eventually discovered some dip switches on the vRX to set to raceband to match the vTX and voila! Good video feed complete with working HUD. Fuck yes!
I've got more bits and bobs coming this week to clean up the build so I'll take pics then.
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Hercy cannot wait to wear them.
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Well they do clash with his Vader suit. You should totes mod them into your storm trooper helmet tho
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FPV system installed and OSD set up. Looking forward to the weekend!
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I had my first FPV experience over the weekend (as did Cletus!). Oh man is it a thrill!
First battery I flew was on an oval on Saturday. Pretty basic flying up and down a cricket pitch. It really is an 'out of body' experience. For 5 minutes or so I was flying around the oval completely immersed and totally forgetting that I'm actually sitting on a nearby park bench. Sure, the quality is pretty low on these things but it's enough to give me a real rush.
The next day I went with Cletus to a park recommended by other FPV pilots in Melbourne. I had a blast zooming around trees and through gaps and even threw in a few flips and rolls Found a couple of other people flying drones there too and ended up flying with them for a while. Finished the day without so much as a broken prop. I'm gone. Completely hooked now.
First battery I flew was on an oval on Saturday. Pretty basic flying up and down a cricket pitch. It really is an 'out of body' experience. For 5 minutes or so I was flying around the oval completely immersed and totally forgetting that I'm actually sitting on a nearby park bench. Sure, the quality is pretty low on these things but it's enough to give me a real rush.
The next day I went with Cletus to a park recommended by other FPV pilots in Melbourne. I had a blast zooming around trees and through gaps and even threw in a few flips and rolls Found a couple of other people flying drones there too and ended up flying with them for a while. Finished the day without so much as a broken prop. I'm gone. Completely hooked now.
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Massive thumbs up. Definitely going to set up FPV for my micros and UMX. Elevates the RC hobby to a whole new level.
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Took her for a spin on the weekend at a new park. Lots of room to fuck around!
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Looks awesome!
Hopes this new park isn't further away.
Hopes this new park isn't further away.
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lol nah it's just around the corner at Caufield park. Should only take you 45 minutes to rescue me.
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this little beauty today for $50. It'll be going on my micro quad for some indoor FPV
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When did they release those really big 50 cent pieces? I want one.
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I'm jealous, that looks like a lot of fun.
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Wired up to battery and glued on.
Will post footage in the next couple of days.
Took it for a spin around the house. Pretty weird being able to navigate around other rooms out of sight. Got new batteries delivered today too \o/Will post footage in the next couple of days.
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....I've got lipos being delivered this week. I'm cursing you Burnz!
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muahaha! What are you planning Lepo?