Sep 26
Here are some pictures and a video to demonstrate my Skywalker flaps. I can add even more flaps if needed but I am pleased with the performance right now. I had no structural failures to wing, flaps or servo.(HXT900) ▶ In my opinion flaps is a great enhancer for aerial videos. They are not needed …
Sep 25
I managed to get some flights today but it was late and sun went down before I could take off… I attached a GoPro HD camera under the wing of the Skywalker and here are a few clips from a 28minute long flight. ▶ [ad#Google Adsense]
Sep 20
Here is the latest modified camera. ▶ I modified one of the new cameras. I remved the IRfilter in front of the chipset to get NIR light (Near Infra Red)
Sep 19
Finally I got my new FPV cameras ordered directly from factory in China. Here are some unpacking pictures. 2 cameras. They have different housings for the lenses so they are only interchangeable with 90/120 degrees FOV. I simply ordered a spare 170 degree camera as well They are powered with 5 volts so I have …
Sep 17
I got some time to test the Quadcopter IV today. This image is during acrobatic settings i.e. not autostable. ▶ [ad#Google Adsense]
Sep 14
Finally! The Hacker Style Brushless Outrunner 20-22L are back in stock at HK. This means my orders will be shipped and I now can finish off my builds for clients. Talking about clients – I have an order of 10*10arms for *copters I will cut 2meters into useful lengths, 50cm to make them fit in …
Sep 11
I successfully connected, tested and configured the E-OSD from Hobbyking. The schematics can be seen in this post I simply soldered a few wires and hooked the OSD to my Sony handycam and my 42″ plasma. Now I wait for the cameras to arrive from China so I know how short I can cut and …
Sep 06
I managed to get some time in the wind today – a strong wind from South-East onto the shoreline gave descent result despite the lack of hills. Only a small beach but it was clearly giving some lift. I flew with a 2200mAh LIPO like last time and ~15 minutes of flight drained 523mAh. The …
Sep 05
After the initial test of mk IV I flew at different locations with great result. The crashes – my attempts to flip with a slow RCrate ended up in a broken motor and a bent arm. but everything else survived. I tested the Quadkopter after a motor rebuild(parts from yet another broken motor) and it …
Sep 05
Sometimes you get a treat when you order from Hobbyking. It can be anything from a sheet of stickers to RC neck straps or similar items. This time I got a rear view mirror Handy items when surfing Hobbyking for parts at work. I got several other treats from Hobbyking as well. The best of …
Above is one of my playlists on Youtube with some selected highlights. I think I included most of my FPV flights with the Skywalker.
