Another Noobie

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Re: Another Noobie

Postby WildWill » Thu May 03, 2012 4:35 am

Got the new vTx in the mail a few days ago and was able to get out to 3 miles at 700ft before losing video. From what i understand that is the most that I will be able to get with my current antenna set-up. I am upgrading my antennas tomorrow. I'll be using a cloverleaf and a crosshair antenna together via the Oracle diversity receiver to get better range. I also need to try doing a bit of shielding to get better reception.

Will be attending the FPV meet this Saturday, should learn a lot there.
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Re: Another Noobie

Postby WildWill » Sun May 06, 2012 6:59 am

Went to the FPV meet toady and had a blast!! Got the Skywalker up in the air and fly up to this mountain top. I have a cargo trailer with a big screen tv mounted on a stand inside. On the second video which I'll post here in a bit you can hear the people inside the trailer talking. Really great stuff and everyone had a total blast.

Here is the first video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzRS8jC3LjM&hd=1
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Re: Another Noobie

Postby WildWill » Sun May 06, 2012 3:07 pm

Here is the second and IMO better video. It starts out with looking at the back of another camera but bear with it. I switch to that camera every once in a while so that the viewer can get a feel for the sound of the motor and wind, and catch a glimpse of the hd video on the edges... :?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHikkPPjPwI&hd=1

Hope you guys like it!
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Re: Another Noobie

Postby cynr100 » Mon May 07, 2012 2:48 am

Nice work WW, Hallmark will be jealous ;) :lol: :lol: I know I am :mrgreen:
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Re: Another Noobie

Postby Hallmark » Mon May 07, 2012 4:39 am

WildWill wrote:I have a cargo trailer with a big screen tv mounted on a stand inside.


WHAT???? :shock:

I sooooo want one of these... (Turns to SWMBO and says, "Hey honey where would you like to go for dinner? I have an idea to run past you and you might just like it..."
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Re: Another Noobie

Postby WildWill » Mon May 07, 2012 4:50 am

Haha, thanks guys. The TV was great for all the people there hanging out watching. We had the trailer stocked with snacks and drinks and had a few chairs in there to sit in. Made for a nice place to chill out. I on the other hand was very relaxed outside in my new FPV lawnchair. I got a chair that goes way back to really relax, I was just about asleep out there while flying. :D

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I went out again this evening just before the sun went in and got a bit further distance. Hitting 4.5 miles now.

http://youtu.be/P27N5lOlZyQ
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Re: Another Noobie

Postby Hallmark » Mon May 07, 2012 4:55 am

I think I feel a new bromance starting... :lol:
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Re: Another Noobie

Postby cynr100 » Mon May 07, 2012 4:58 am

Me thinks there is money to be made.............. :idea: ....................snacks,drinks, hot dogs, meat pies..hmmmmmmm 8-)

Could you imagine the red tape trying to set this up as a money making outdoor entertainment venture, 3 levels of government plus ? different departments :roll:
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Re: Another Noobie

Postby cynr100 » Mon May 07, 2012 5:00 am

Hallmark wrote:I think I feel a new bromance starting... :lol:


:o ......... :shock: .............. :? ............... :cry: ............ :x ............ 8-) :lol: :lol:
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Re: Another Noobie

Postby Hallmark » Mon May 07, 2012 5:05 am

cynr100 wrote:
Hallmark wrote:I think I feel a new bromance starting... :lol:


:o ......... :shock: .............. :? ............... :cry: ............ :x ............ 8-) :lol: :lol:


Fear not my trusty friend you will always be my first and favourite... :lol:
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