jfro
Aerial Fun
I'm contemplating building my first Hexa on a Carbon Core 650 or possibly their 960mm frame. (or something similarly priced $400-$500 range). I love to get the Cinestar 6, but it's just out of my price range at the moment.
I am looking for smooth video from my GH2 (600-900g depending on lens) (or new GH3 once I learn how to fly without bumping & crashing into things). I wouldn't mind taking a few stills with my 5D mark II, but that's not a deal breaker on my first system. I plan on flying mostly manual, but would like some GPS vertical hold and maybe the vertical lift and land features. I live in upstate NY, so we see snow and cold weather, although I don't plan on flying when it's terribly cold.
I was hoping to use the DJI Naza Flight Controller + GPS Combo instead of the DJI WK-M controller. Is this a terrible idea?
6 Avroto M 2814-11 motors.
with DJIESC30A esc
Graupner 11x5 props & prop spacers (this motor and blade combo seems to be fairly popular).
Would like the Cinestar 3 axis w/ Radians but it's probably also out of my price range.
So am looking at the Skyline RSGS.
As to landing/camera mount/gimble, I'm pretty confused as to what I need to buy. Need help here.
Would the Cinestar 2 or 3 axis camera work with the Skyline RSGS?
I think for starters, if I can just tilt up and down and hold the skyline horizontal I'll be happy. Do I need 2 or 3 axis for this?
Is the pro av200 mount for 2 axis and add the 360kit for 3 axis?
The pro av200 isn't that much cheaper than the Cinestar 2 axis, so if it would work with the RSGS (and is ok weight wise), I'd consider it. Again, I'm pretty confused on stabilization, gyro's, and how to implement it and if it's to heavy for this setup.
I'd also like to add a simple FPV setup. I have hdmi to composite converter already and monitors for the ground. At this time I only need 100-200 yards of coverage so I'm guessing from a cost and weight standpoint, it shouldn't be to much more. Suggestions for something pretty basic?
Any suggestions as to load limit with this setup and my 600-950g camera?
If I need to move up in motor size, can someone point me to the next level for motor and props.
Thanks in advance to any help offered.
I am looking for smooth video from my GH2 (600-900g depending on lens) (or new GH3 once I learn how to fly without bumping & crashing into things). I wouldn't mind taking a few stills with my 5D mark II, but that's not a deal breaker on my first system. I plan on flying mostly manual, but would like some GPS vertical hold and maybe the vertical lift and land features. I live in upstate NY, so we see snow and cold weather, although I don't plan on flying when it's terribly cold.
I was hoping to use the DJI Naza Flight Controller + GPS Combo instead of the DJI WK-M controller. Is this a terrible idea?
6 Avroto M 2814-11 motors.
with DJIESC30A esc
Graupner 11x5 props & prop spacers (this motor and blade combo seems to be fairly popular).
Would like the Cinestar 3 axis w/ Radians but it's probably also out of my price range.
So am looking at the Skyline RSGS.
As to landing/camera mount/gimble, I'm pretty confused as to what I need to buy. Need help here.
Would the Cinestar 2 or 3 axis camera work with the Skyline RSGS?
I think for starters, if I can just tilt up and down and hold the skyline horizontal I'll be happy. Do I need 2 or 3 axis for this?
Is the pro av200 mount for 2 axis and add the 360kit for 3 axis?
The pro av200 isn't that much cheaper than the Cinestar 2 axis, so if it would work with the RSGS (and is ok weight wise), I'd consider it. Again, I'm pretty confused on stabilization, gyro's, and how to implement it and if it's to heavy for this setup.
I'd also like to add a simple FPV setup. I have hdmi to composite converter already and monitors for the ground. At this time I only need 100-200 yards of coverage so I'm guessing from a cost and weight standpoint, it shouldn't be to much more. Suggestions for something pretty basic?
Any suggestions as to load limit with this setup and my 600-950g camera?
If I need to move up in motor size, can someone point me to the next level for motor and props.
Thanks in advance to any help offered.