Twagrill:

wow!!! Thanks a lot.

Twagrill:

wow!!! That's brilliant. You're too good jare.
What about the camera, getting live videos from the camera. That's another aspect proving to be very challenging. Hw do you think we can go about that.

RCDIY:


Bredan007 has said a lot on the topic.
I'll like to add some thing though.
For simple 'live feed', you'd need FPV gear as he already said.
- A video Transmitter (VTX)
- A video Receiver (VRX)
- A monitor
- An FPV camera
- An HD camera

The transmitter is connected to your camera and sends images to your receiver which is displayed on the monitor.

If your want to get other information displayed on the screen (altitude, speed, battery level, etc), you can use a Flight controller that has in built Onscreen display (OSD) or get a standalone OSD equipment.

The purpose of the HD camera is for taking high definition images since FPV cameras are designed to record at lower quality
This has to do with latency of transmitting large resolution images (like HD). Latency is the time lapse of delay between time video is taken by your camera and the time it takes to reach your monitor.

FPV cameras are rated in TVL (TV lines) and can be designed to be quite small. This also reduces weight for small drones used mainly for FPV fun flying.

I intend adding this to my 250 size build with an F3 Controller (inbuilt OSD) but the Flight controller requires a different kind of receiver to communicate with my Radio transmitter.
I've placed an order for a new Receiver. Hopefully, the project will continue by January.

See pictures of my FPV gear below

Twagrill:

Thanks!!! so FPV cameras can be replaced with HD cameras.
And can u give me updates on your project as you progress

RCDIY:


HD cameras are usually not used for FPV due to latency issues in transmission. Remember in FPV, your practically flying your craft as if your actually riding in it. A small delay in video transmission could mean a crash or even loss of craft.

But you can add HD camera to the craft to record fine images.

I'll update the thread when my receivers arrive.

Meanwhile, I'm trying to put my 'lighted' 250 Diatone to flight. Working on it today. Find pictures below

Twagrill:

then, can a fpv camera still
be clear?

tdboy59:
hey i need a rc transmitter a receiver........
anyone?...................parkingzzz....?

brendan007:
Knock! Knock! Anybody here?

RCDIY:


Person dey oo!

brendan007:

But no activity in the thread

RCDIY:

...........
Omnibus F3 FC (available),.......

RCDIY:

I actually open another thread solely for quadcopter and that's where I've posted more. Here's a link to the thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/4147249/how-build-quadcopter

I sold the last craft I made. Presently, I'm making another using a slightly bigger frame. Also, I want to try Blheli ESCs instead of the SimonK that I've been using.

On the other thread, I was working on a 250mm on iNav firmware for added features especially Mission flying.

I'll share the updates here too.

Parts list
260mm frame (Available)
2206 2200kv motors (available)
Omnibus F3 FC (available)
BLheli ESCs (Yet to order)
1500 4S Lipo (yet to order)

brendan007:

Great! I'll be expecting the update

RCDIY:


Okay, bro.
I've ordered for the ESCs. But they don't have 5V supply for the FC and other little components. So I ordered a PDB too.
Hopefully, I'll get them in 2 - 3 weeks and continue the build.

brendan007:

The wait sometimes feels endless. I'm eagerly waiting.

RCDIY:

You know how it is, bro.
Yesterday, I was soldering pin to the FC. It's quite a delicate piece of work. Then, my son jumped on my back!
The soldering iron moved over the board removing tiny resistors which are impossible to manually replace.

The board is ruined. ($28)
And I'll have to wait another 3 weeks to get a replacement

brendan007:

Oh dear! Kids are a no no when I'm working. Just have to lock myself away until I'm through. Sorry for your loss.

RCDIY:

Yeah, true!
I needed more light so I brought the board to the sitting room.
I've ordered another. The wait is killing me though.

teamman:
Please anyone knows where l can buy (Lipo) Lithium Polymer Battery. I need a 3.7v 10000mah . Thank you

brendan007:

Trust me, I know how you feel. Happy waiting though.

RCDIY:

Thanks, man.
Meanwhile, I'm gonna play around with my 500mm AP rig. I've had it under the sheet since a crash that damaged the GPS.
Ordered another GPS unit but it arrived faulty. Sent for yet another and now, it's okay.
Hoping to get a better battery later to increase flight time to 15 minutes +.

brendan007:

This is really cool. I think quads are the way to go. My plane is still locked up(no flying area) and I'm sure completely rusty on the controls. The system I usually use for stimulation had packed up long ago. With a quad the first problem goes away and with time the second follows suit.

RCDIY:

That's why planes didn't interest me so much. No real space to fly as you said. Quads? I can fly even inside my sitting room.
And they're fast, the mini ones, so fast. I still got a lot to learn. And when I get better, I'll buy FPV googles and stop flying only Line Of Sight.
The stadium will make a good flying area even for planes though. Where you at?

justi4jesu:

RCDIY:

Though you've got nothing to say, I have a question after looking at your profile.
Can you ship lipo batteries to Nigeria from US?