FlyingBrick50

Hey Folks,

Does anyone have this bird, thinking about her for a FPV platform?

I would love to get your feedback/suggestions for the power system as well?

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=15236

Nitro Blast

Tell ya what, it meets all the usual FPV requirements such as pusher, big payload, high wing etc. Having trike gear is another bonus.

kenchiroalpha

Hi
I agree 100%
Looks like she could be a very nice FPV platform
Take care
Yours Hank

FlyingBrick50

Thanks for the imput, how do you feel about as power system?

Nitro Blast

Power for me would depend on AUW (all up weight) expectations. If you are hauling FPV gear with extra batteries, you may need to step up the power a bit.

There are a dozen motor Mfg's out there and all have something that would work for you. Hyperion Z3000 series, Hacker A30 series, and the budget HK motors like the Turnigy 35-36 or an Axi 2814. Add a 40~50 amp controller and you could move any payload.

Looking at the HK website for the plane, they have some pretty good recommendations at the bottom of the page for combos.

FlyingBrick50

Thanks again for your imput,..

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, here goes anyway. I am in the process of acquiring the components for FPV, I have a 2.4 Ghz Receiver (9-13v) is there a way to tell how many channels it is, I cannot find any part numbers anywhere on it? it looks like alot of receivers I've seen on other threads.

Wrongway-Feldman

I have one of those myself. Its a single frequency analog receiver with fine tune adjustment knob.
As it sits it will receive a clear signal for maybe 100 feet unubstructed.
There is no gain adjust so a high gain antenna is required.
I find it very prone to interference from other 2.4 Ghz devices in particular cordless phones and baby monitors.
Unless you are planing to use a 72Mhz tx/rx that unit will not give you the results you want.
See about picking up a camera receiver combo with a longer wavelength, I grt good results with something in the 800 to 900Mhz range.

FlyingBrick50

72 MHZ is what I'll be using, will that make a differance?

It is probably the best to go ahead and get one with more channels?more power?

MaxAdventure

I'd suggest starting with what you have to get the feel of things. There are transmit power limitations by law, more channels don't really matter if you only have one unit working at a time. From what I read, you can double the range with good antennas (rx and tx). try searching for diy fpv antenna on rcg

FlyingBrick50

Well the system works great for about 1 1/2 ft, my antennas suck dirty pond water and I am presently looking to build a decent antenna I've looked around alot for a dyi style! I still not sure what I need even after reading many posts on the subject, a meter is in order I believe to tune the antenna?

FlyingBrick50

I can build this patch antenna very simple,...sweet

http://www.rc-cam.com/gp_patch.htm

FlyingMonkey

Here's my thought on it... It looks heavy.

It's a fiberglass copy of the foam version. A plane that is doing VERY well for FPV.

http://www.lowpricerc.com/product_in...roducts_id=981

JMO though.

FlyingMonkey

Sorry about the link to the "other" forum, there is just nothing on it on this one.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ight=skywalker

kenchiroalpha

Hi
The one you linked to weighs
Weight with camera equipment loaded: 1300g up to the max of 1800g. (1800g is recommended for best flying experience
the other weighs
Dry Weight: 1300g
This one here is the litest
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=14465
Im going to try one of these for FPV
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=12912
Take care
Yours Hank

FlyingBrick50

Does anyone doing fpv ground their setup (Rx on the ground)to the ground?

jap71173

I'm looking into getting this http://www.nitroplanes.com/projet-003-rq11.html as my first FPV setup and i'm wondering if the motor i have on hand is too big/small or just right? It calls for a 2835 - 3035 size.

This is the motor i want to put in instead:

http://www.flybrushless.com/motor/view/490

advice?

kenchiroalpha

Hi John
This should help you make your decision
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1427862
Take care dear friend
Yours Hank

starcad

Heck, if your going to do it then you really need one of these.

FlyingBrick50

Love the bird, may I ask what power system your using?

starcad

Sorry I didn't get back to the thread sooner. I'm running a 2814/12 60amp esc on a 3s 2200. Getting around 16 minutes of flight time and a whole lot more it there are thermals around. I carry a GoPro Velcro mounted to the nose along with another 3s 2000 for nose weight to get the balance where I want it. I have to say the Sky Walker rocks. Bang for the buck I don't think you could go wrong with it. A living room cargo bay allows me to fly just about any mission want and adding and deleting components in the belly is extremely easy. I hit a tree ( only one in the park ) and broke the tail off. Repaired in less time than it took to reach for the Kicker. I only wish I had a landing gear on it as I want to take it way out in the desert and get some low level FPV over the cactus when is in bloom.