CarolineTyler
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The latter, sadly today was really inconclusive. I will need to do more tests.
Current project....Mini Talon
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Hondo76251
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So many variables when testing from the ground like that. Even out where I live (no competing RF to worry about) I've never had much luck testing range in a similar fashion. I just test on the fly (pun intended) now. A good flight controller with RTH is all you need! lol
CarolineTyler
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Im thinking that once I have the mini talon flying reliably and consistantly with the 5.8Ghz video transmission I may just attach the 1.3Ghz video transmitter temporarly and test like that (test how you fly!)
CarolineTyler
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Tried to fly the Mini Talon today but three rubbish throws from other club members (who should know better!!) meant I took it home for repairs. Nothing major but damnit I wanted to fly it!
So currently 3D printing a tow hook and I'll use my homebuilt bungie launcher in future, no more crappy throws
So currently 3D printing a tow hook and I'll use my homebuilt bungie launcher in future, no more crappy throws
CarolineTyler
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It certainly does help with a larger and heavier model. I have a 6600mAh 4S battery in the mini talon so its a fair weight to throw reliably. I don't usually have a lot of problems throwing lighter wings that are usually quite overpowered
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Wildthing
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Tried to fly the Mini Talon today but three rubbish throws from other club members (who should know better!!) meant I took it home for repairs. Nothing major but damnit I wanted to fly it!
So currently 3D printing a tow hook and I'll use my homebuilt bungie launcher in future, no more crappy throws
That sucks ,
CarolineTyler
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I call this "no more dodgy throws!!"
CarolineTyler
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The "No more dodgy throws" worked flawlessley!!!!
Three flights, two of which I recorded and placed
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Three flights, two of which I recorded and placed
Wildthing
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Perfect
CarolineTyler
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Surprising what you do when staying at home is the new norm. Added some Multiplex plugs and sockets so no more trailing servo connectors when setting up the Mini Talon.
Really hope I will get some decent flights on this beautiful plane this year!
Really hope I will get some decent flights on this beautiful plane this year!
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CarolineTyler
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Spent way too long on a head tracking module from HobbyKing last night, finally got it turned in and working through the buddy box lead on the Jumper T8SG plus V2 and then passing through the iNav running Flight computer.
Have it on a 3 position switch - manual using the side slides for pan and tilt, head tracking, and locked forward for take offs and landings.
Come on lockdown, let me go fly!!!!!!
Have it on a 3 position switch - manual using the side slides for pan and tilt, head tracking, and locked forward for take offs and landings.
Come on lockdown, let me go fly!!!!!!
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CarolineTyler
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Short video of it working
Aireal Anarchist
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Very Nice but now I see I have to spend more money....never ends does it?
long range FPV has become quite the rabbit hole ..... however the deeper I get the more I cant resist
but now I see I have to spend more money....never ends does it?long range FPV has become quite the rabbit hole ..... however the deeper I get the more I cant resist
CarolineTyler
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When you're letting the FC fly her all nice along, be great to look aroundVery Nice
long range FPV has become quite the rabbit hole ..... however the deeper I get the more I cant resist
Now that's too cool!!
Wildthing
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Panoramic view is one thing, this I think is very cool but will be really hard to train the brain
Aireal Anarchist
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certainly wont be an issue for me! I already turn my head to look around by instinct when my goggles are on and...... I DONT HAVE A HEADTRACKER
Wildthing
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certainly wont be an issue for me! I already turn my head to look around by instinct when my goggles are on and...... I DONT HAVE A HEADTRACKER
Long as you turn your head the right way to match your thumbs
Aireal Anarchist
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My brain does not find this task as difficult as you do.........there are those that can and those that cant, some have more skills than others
aint it great were are all different
aint it great were are all different
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