There seems to be more issues with the Skywalker than I expected. Some of the servos does not respond at all and some are jittery. To avoid any interferences I use a small servo tester but the problems still exists. The fuselage is repaired and should be OK for some time but I ma pretty …
Tag Archive: Skywalker
Jun 12
Skywalker video with treetop crash
Here is the video from the treetop crash. Lots of water spraying in the beginning, trying to catch some rainbows(no treasure found) It ends up with the crash… ▶
Jun 11
Skywalker FPV into a tree
I had to do some tests with the 5.8Ghz and 1.2Ghz video-links. It was very windy and I had some issue/no range with the 5.8Ghz video so I landed and swapped for the 1.2Ghz instead – working like a charm, possible even better as I added a filter to remove harmonics. Having some fun flying …
Jun 01
FPV Update
As you know I have been using 1.2Ghz for my videolink and it has been working perfect all the time. During the last flights, actually the 1st this year I discovered my link has some issues. I do not know if something is broken or if it is an antenna or connector that doesn’t work …
May 28
Skywalker FPV with ER9X
I have been busy rebuilding the videolink and it seems I solved the issue, but I don’t know what the cause was. For some strange reason the goggles did not work either so there is more troubleshooting ahead. I flew LOS to begin with to get the hang of the ER9X programming. The Ailerons have …
May 21
Skywalker tests
Yesterday I was performing a series of tests with the Skywalker. My intentions was to record some FPV over the yellow fields with rapeseed. A quick test on the ground shows everything working. During first flight that was LOS I discover that the videolink was gone after a few hundred meters. It was directional i.e …
May 09
Arduplane testing
As you might know I will try Arduplane in the Skywalker and Bixler to begin with. I have a few ideas of how to perform tests and here are my thoughts 1 verify RTH (fly away and turn off radio/activate with a switch – plane returns to start at preconfigured height) 2 verify flying after …
Jun 16
FPV Total lunar eclipse
The total lunar eclipse was yesterday and I went out for a FPV-flight hoping I could see the moon in my cameras. It was very windy and all flights were performed after sunset. A few minor crashes due to wind forced me to field repairs and the final crash also cracked the front of EPP …
Jun 06
FPV video “Slow Down”
I went out to do a shoot at some local ponds. the location is in the approach just outside the local airport so I made a few calls to the tower making sure I caused no problems for them or any incoming or outgoing traffic. They also have my phone number so they can call …
May 30
Skywalker – some FPV
I went out to the field today – met a friend who flies a big YAK. talked a bit and hooked up my gear. 2 flights ~20-25 minutes each and we both enjoyed the 7″ LCD. The result can be seen here. ▶ [ad#Google Adsense]
Youtube Playlist
Above is one of my playlists on Youtube with some selected highlights. I think I included most of my FPV flights with the Skywalker.