How to Build an FPV Camera Shield
A “how to” build video for the FPV Camera Shield, so you can bang a set of five of these out in about 15 minutes.
Previously described:
https://vk4ghz.com/the-0-06-fpv-camera-protector-shield/
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Low Volts Alarm Mod – Reducing the Volume
If you’re wearing a FPV headset, goggles, or perhaps have a ground station being powered off a lipo battery you’ll want a low volts warning, but not a loud ear-splitting alarm going off right next … Read more...
Naze32 Lost Model Beeper Piezo – Making it LOUDER!
The Naze32 Flight Controller has a “lost model beeper” output, which looks like this on the schematic diagram:
We can see the beeper output is an open collector transistor, pulling one side of the … Read more...
Herding Elephants with a UAV
Park Rangers in Africa are using a DJI Phantom to herd pesky elephants away from farmers crops.
Originally aired on ABC-TV News 24 on Wednesday 20-5-2015.
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Circular Wireless 2.4 GHz Helical Return Loss Sweep
In this video we take a look at performing a return loss sweep on a ‘Heliaxial24’ 2.4 GHz 6½ turn helix antenna from Circular Wireless.
Construction is first class, along with it’s first … Read more...
Xiaomi Yi – Safe to fly with 2.4 GHz?
The Xiaomi Yi is my first camera that has 2.4 GHz connectivity built in.
Having a number of R/C multirotors all using 2.4 GHz control, I was wondering if the 2.4 GHz transmitter in the … Read more...
FPV Quadcopter Racing on the News!
Some of the local boys showing “FPV” (First Person View) mini-quadcopter racing in a carpark environment.
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IBCrazy 2.4 GHz Bluebeam Antenna Return Loss Sweep
This video takes a look at performing a return loss sweep on a set of IBCrazy 2.4 GHz Bluebeam Ultra antenna set.
Sweeping is performed using a PC Driven Windfreak SynthNV.… Read more...
Mini Quad FPV Audio Mic Preamp
I currently fly FPV using a 7″ screen with a built in 5.8 GHz receiver. ie; no goggles here yet.
This screen has built in speakers, and I was curious if being able to listen … Read more...
Sony 960H Effio-V 800TVL camera unboxing
This is quick look at the Sony 960H Effio-V 800TVL FPV camera (PAL version), and what you actually receive.
There are many positive reviews to be found on this camera, and it appears to have … Read more...
Hover bike
Coming to a future near you!
Only at proof-of-concept phase, but how cool is this idea.
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Hobby King T-Style CF Propellers review
Genuine T-Motor 12″ Carbon Fibre propellers are $65/pair.
Perfection out of the box doesn’t come cheap, but by the end of this article, you may gain a better appreciation for T-Motor products.
Gemfan “T-Style” … Read more...
F550 Quad hover endurance test – Zippy LiPo
This video takes a look at another F550 hover endurance test, but this time with a Zippy Compact brand 3S 3300mAh LiPo battery.
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F550 Quad hover endurance test – Turnigy LiPo
This video takes a look at an F550 quad, running 3S from a Turnigy 3300mAh LiPo battery.
During the hover endurance test, an overview of the system is given.
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