Recent content by LowFlier

It's not cinematic or FPV, but it's what I filmed today. This is where I fly nearly all the time. It's a tight little space, with trees all around, a road, and several posts. This is what I call "practice". Specs and info at the end:

There are two separate power circuits on the KK2. The KK2 can get it's power from either the M1 connector or from any of the connectors that go to the receiver. So if you power the receiver the KK2 is powered as well. If you were using non-opto ESCs, the M1 connector could power the KK2 from...

A lot of people apply the power to the RX, which in turn powers the KK2. If you are doing something that requires a servo you will need to supply that power to one of the M2-M8 connectors on the KK2 as well.

That's a great video. Now I want to visit. Beautiful. Also, who did the song and what is it called? I would like to email them to tell them that your video just sold whatever it is I have to buy to own a copy of that song...

Wow, that sucks. I've had good results with HK, though if anything goes wrong I don't expect satisfaction.

GPS is right out because you are indoors. That leaves barometric pressure, which has limited resolution. The good thing is that all the flight controllers that do altitude hold have a barometer AFAIK. The bad news is that they may not be accurate enough for the limited vertical space and if you...

Here's what I filmed. It's late, you can see streetlights on. The camera is compensating. Twice I fly far enough away that I ubruptly set down until I get closer and can get orientation again. And it's sprinkling too. It's just fun at the park. You can see why I prefer cheap parts. If I was...

Beautiful video, Kari! Two questions: Did it take long to scrub the bugs off? Why was the catamaran suspended upside down?

Hold the outside of the motor on the side it flips toward and see if you can turn the prop by hand. If for some reason it is slipping the craft fill flip that way. Maybe not that, but it can cause the symptom.

No kidding. I'm sold. Beautiful.

You need the conventional TX even when you use a 900mHz system for control. The 900mHz system attaches to the TX and only transmits what the conventional TX provides based on your finger work. What you need is a decent TX that is compatible with the long range systems. Although a number of...

Light is in the plan. I'm using 14mm arms (square aluminum tubing intended for towel bars). I haven't settled on a size yet, but I expect it to be near 450 size. I'm assuming that shorter arms will make for a more agile craft. I'm making the plates myself from aluminum as well. It'll definitely...

This one will be aerobatic.

Why would the photographer's radio need to go through the WooKong?

I would agree, except I want the battery at the actual CG point. As it is the single heaviest part in the assembly by a long shot I want the quad to rotate around it for best responsiveness. So my options are to place the FC below, above, or beside the battery. Since the FC has an LCD I need to...