Aerial Photography

Subject: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 0:14

I am sure most of you know what Marc, Mike, and I have been up to with our Proof of Concept project. I am absolutely thrilled to tell you guys and gals that I will be testing out cutting edge technology this spring with Marc when we chase. I have purchased a GoPro HD 1080P camera and will be mounting on my Remote Controlled airplane for outstanding images and videos that has never been done before with this camera. Here is a few pictures of the plane and I will include additional pictures with all the mounting finished. Motor is going on next weekend.

Specs:
100 CC 4 stroke piston engine
7 foot wingspan
7 foot body length
1/3 scale of actual airplane
All digital 2.4 Ghz system with hi-torque servos
110mph top speed
0mph min speed (it can hover)
30 minute flight times
Auto Start/Ignition
Autopilot
Smoke System

Check back soon! Any questions regarding this project, please contact me and I'll be more than happy to answer your questions!

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This isn't your ordinary Remote Controlled airplane. This is a $5,200 machine.

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GoProHD Attached on the front of the plane to provide never seen before 1080 HD video!

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Another GoProHD Attached on the front of the plane to provide never seen before 1080 HD video!

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 0:24

Marc likes this

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 1:09

Awesome!

What about FAA? I know they shut Reed down and gave V2 hell.

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 1:34

I am licensed and I have insurance on the airplane. All you have to do is adhere to the IMAA/AMA rules/regulations. The big thing was the probe deployment. I am not dropping anything so its basically a 100% a-go for me.

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 1:53

Oh okay - excellent then!

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 10:50

one word... AWESOMENESS!!!!

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 13:01

Cory,

Great work on all fronts! Keep it up man!

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 13:50

Marc wrote:: Cory,

Great work on all fronts! Keep it up man!

Indeed!

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 14:46

I have even better news for you guys. I got the go ahead for the GoPro HD sponsor. They absolutely loved the idea. They will be sending me stickers for the airplane and we are in talks about getting additional GoPro HD cams for you guys! Stay tuned!!!

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 14:48

SWEET!!! I will promo the shit out of that this year if they give the go ahead!

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 14:50

Now if we could just get pentax, or canon, or nikkon for still camera's that would totally rock!

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 14:54

EPIC! Awesome job, Cory!

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 14:56

Does this mean we'll need to wear helmets? geek

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Mon 7 Mar 2011 - 14:59

Only when we stop for ice cream Marc

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Tue 8 Mar 2011 - 9:25

Thats going to be pretty awesome. What is the range from controller to airplane? Are you planning on being stationary on the ground controlling, or in the passenger seat of a moving vehicle chasing the plane?

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Tue 8 Mar 2011 - 11:59

It can be done multiple ways. It can be moving and/or stationary. The range is well over line of sight. I have seen over a mile before.

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Tue 8 Mar 2011 - 13:48

One question... how are you going to transport it? I doubt the Honda is big enough?

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Tue 8 Mar 2011 - 14:58

It fits in my Honda Pilot

Subject: Re: Aerial Photography Tue 8 Mar 2011 - 15:01

Okay good, the plane looked wider.