@TheJellyman98 I would say maybe $650 for everything including the 20" monitor and the Spektrum radio. If you already have rc gear and a monitor or tv, you can build the plane with all of the electronics for less than $100 and you can get the FPV video transmitter/receiver system starting around $100.
Pretty sure you speak about "the dragon". I 've seen maiden flight video, it's promising !
I think I am going that way (pusher option) with a big motor (40 size I think). 50 or like you 48" wingspan, and hope wing rubber will be tough enough. (sorry for errors, I use a portable device).
@tayarati I agree with you. While this model with the twins has been awesome and I still fly it, I have built a bigger plane that will carry much more weight and uses one massive single pusher motor. I've got a video of that plane up, but not with the new motor. That will be tested this weekend.
@tayarati Just wanted to throw my $.02 in....I have used a pretty unconventional setup to get the most flight time out of 2 FPV planes, a HawkSky and a Skywalker. Both planes are technically twin engine but with the second, smaller motor mounted on the end of the tail boom. The main (larger) motor is used for takeoff and rapid ascents. When throttle is advanced past 90%, the main motor shuts off and the smaller "cruise" motor takes over drawing barely any amps but still maintaining altitude.
@tayarati, well, if you "convert" it just a little, like adding RQ-11 wings, then there will be no spiral dive. the other thing is, a bird with one motor could die too.
i personally think that fpv allways needs at least 2 cameras if one motor is used. one for the pilot to check the flight direction, and one for a "co-pilot" which makes sure, that no other plane or birds will come to close.
@tayarati, which one? you have some many planes. link it to this video, or add it as a videoresponse to your own videos. this will also increase the views.
@XplosionNo1 Well, not really sure. I've only had the nerve to go out about 3/4 of a mile so far using the stock whip antenna. That's the size of my flying field. I haven't found the nerve to go further yet because that would put me in residential areas or forest and I'm not ready to loose my model. I will once I receive my receiver patch antenna. However, I don't think I will be able to get too much farther out with my current Spektrum gear. Still gathering gear for long range.
Continued: Oh, I use a smaller 3S 800mah battery to power the onboard video transmitter. By the way, my intention with the easystar is to start doing some long range FPV flights. I will be stripping my onboard gear down to bare basics. A small camera and the transmitter, no other recording devices. I would like to be able to get at least 45 minutes of flying and go out 1 to 2 miles. Kinda nervous about is. I always get a bit nervous when my spotter can no longer see the plane.
Nice setup! I'm debating making the YC-14 or buying an easystar for trying planes and eventually FPV. What battery do you use for your flight battery? What about the FPV gear? What kind of flight times are you getting?
@DerickZ316 The YC-14 is a great plane to learn on, easy to fly and carries a lot of weight. I also ordered an easystar last night just to try out. I use a 3S 4000mah battery that powers both motors and I get about 15-20 minutes. Not bad for two motors. I have the ability to run 2 of these batteries at once, but 15 minutes per flight is more than enough for me right now. The FPV kit is the HobbyKing 1500mw works great but I think you should have a ham license to use it. Getting that now.
@letmeplaymystrat Yeah I know about the HAM license. I'm debating buying the HK 200mw bundle because I've heard the 1500mw can cause interference with some 2.4ghz transmitters. What's your control Tx? I talked to Will from MikeysRC and he reccomended I start with the FPV pusher plane since I've never flown and it's easier to build/more forgiving in a crash. I figure I can always just buy another ESC and motor and transfer over to the YC-14 later anyway.
@DerickZ316 Yes, Will's pusher is a nice plane as well. I started with that one, but I think the YC-14 is much easier to fly and much more durable, but a more complicated build. Just a personal preference though. I am using a Spektrum DX6i and have had no issues with the 1500mw video, but my longest flight so far was only 1/2 and 3/4 of a mile. I'm not sure what the range if that radio is, still trying to test that out. If you have any more question, message me, can't type much in comments.
It works well. The only issue that I have is that my monitor has a feature that blanks the screen when the signal gets low instead of showing the fuzzy picture. Not good for FPV, but I can use a composite to vga converter to resolve this. Using that big monitor for FPV is pretty exciting.
Hey dude loviin the vid!
Just a quick question how much money did you setup all cost:-) chheerrs?
TheJellyman98 1 week ago
@TheJellyman98 I would say maybe $650 for everything including the 20" monitor and the Spektrum radio. If you already have rc gear and a monitor or tv, you can build the plane with all of the electronics for less than $100 and you can get the FPV video transmitter/receiver system starting around $100.
letmeplaymystrat 1 week ago
@letmeplaymystrat
cheers mate!
TheJellyman98 1 week ago
how do you link the monitor to you video rx?
cod4madass 1 month ago
@cod4madass Hi, this Dell monitor has a composite video input so the receiver plugs in using a regular RCA cable.
letmeplaymystrat 1 month ago
@letmeplaymystrat oh i thought it was vga only
cod4madass 1 month ago
@cod4madass Yeah, many are VGA only, but this one has many different inputs. VGA, DVI, HDMI, and Composite.
letmeplaymystrat 1 month ago
@letmeplaymystrat i might buy vga to rca converter
cod4madass 1 month ago
how did you hook up the computer monitor to the audio video plugs?
Dannysrc 1 month ago
@Dannysrc This particular monitor has a composite video input. I have also used a composite to VGA converter.
letmeplaymystrat 1 month ago
1500mw is overkill, world record holder use 500mw...
IteKLF 3 months ago
@IteKLF I agree, it was too powerful. I am using 200mw now.
letmeplaymystrat 3 months ago
can you send me a copy of your design plan? I want to build something very similar to this. any help would be greatly appreciated.
emerychandler 4 months ago in playlist Liked
@letplaymystrat
Pretty sure you speak about "the dragon". I 've seen maiden flight video, it's promising !
I think I am going that way (pusher option) with a big motor (40 size I think). 50 or like you 48" wingspan, and hope wing rubber will be tough enough. (sorry for errors, I use a portable device).
tayarati 8 months ago
Very nice setup!
I 've never tried the twin motor because I am afraid of one motor failure, which causes an uncontrolled spiral dive...
tayarati 8 months ago
@tayarati I agree with you. While this model with the twins has been awesome and I still fly it, I have built a bigger plane that will carry much more weight and uses one massive single pusher motor. I've got a video of that plane up, but not with the new motor. That will be tested this weekend.
letmeplaymystrat 8 months ago
@letmeplaymystrat
I 've made a twin motor, just to fight my worries :-)
tayarati 3 months ago
@tayarati Just wanted to throw my $.02 in....I have used a pretty unconventional setup to get the most flight time out of 2 FPV planes, a HawkSky and a Skywalker. Both planes are technically twin engine but with the second, smaller motor mounted on the end of the tail boom. The main (larger) motor is used for takeoff and rapid ascents. When throttle is advanced past 90%, the main motor shuts off and the smaller "cruise" motor takes over drawing barely any amps but still maintaining altitude.
catamaranman333 4 months ago
@tayarati, well, if you "convert" it just a little, like adding RQ-11 wings, then there will be no spiral dive. the other thing is, a bird with one motor could die too.
i personally think that fpv allways needs at least 2 cameras if one motor is used. one for the pilot to check the flight direction, and one for a "co-pilot" which makes sure, that no other plane or birds will come to close.
ploetzlich30 3 months ago
@ploetzlich30
see my videos, I 've got a twin scratch built try :-)
tayarati 3 months ago
@tayarati, which one? you have some many planes. link it to this video, or add it as a videoresponse to your own videos. this will also increase the views.
ploetzlich30 3 months ago
@ploetzlich30
/watch?v=zoSzTNccup8
tayarati 3 months ago
could anybody tell me what is the maximum range for this rx/tx combo or should i go with a 200mw system
rolgarcia1 9 months ago
How far can you fly your plane?
XplosionNo1 10 months ago
@XplosionNo1 Well, not really sure. I've only had the nerve to go out about 3/4 of a mile so far using the stock whip antenna. That's the size of my flying field. I haven't found the nerve to go further yet because that would put me in residential areas or forest and I'm not ready to loose my model. I will once I receive my receiver patch antenna. However, I don't think I will be able to get too much farther out with my current Spektrum gear. Still gathering gear for long range.
letmeplaymystrat 10 months ago
hello , how did you conetc the fpv receiver to the monitor, are you using some vedio capture or you monitor have the plug.... ?
VisionLeon 11 months ago
@VisionLeon That particular monitor has a composite input that I use.
letmeplaymystrat 11 months ago
Continued: Oh, I use a smaller 3S 800mah battery to power the onboard video transmitter. By the way, my intention with the easystar is to start doing some long range FPV flights. I will be stripping my onboard gear down to bare basics. A small camera and the transmitter, no other recording devices. I would like to be able to get at least 45 minutes of flying and go out 1 to 2 miles. Kinda nervous about is. I always get a bit nervous when my spotter can no longer see the plane.
letmeplaymystrat 1 year ago
Nice setup! I'm debating making the YC-14 or buying an easystar for trying planes and eventually FPV. What battery do you use for your flight battery? What about the FPV gear? What kind of flight times are you getting?
DerickZ316 1 year ago
@DerickZ316 The YC-14 is a great plane to learn on, easy to fly and carries a lot of weight. I also ordered an easystar last night just to try out. I use a 3S 4000mah battery that powers both motors and I get about 15-20 minutes. Not bad for two motors. I have the ability to run 2 of these batteries at once, but 15 minutes per flight is more than enough for me right now. The FPV kit is the HobbyKing 1500mw works great but I think you should have a ham license to use it. Getting that now.
letmeplaymystrat 1 year ago
@letmeplaymystrat Yeah I know about the HAM license. I'm debating buying the HK 200mw bundle because I've heard the 1500mw can cause interference with some 2.4ghz transmitters. What's your control Tx? I talked to Will from MikeysRC and he reccomended I start with the FPV pusher plane since I've never flown and it's easier to build/more forgiving in a crash. I figure I can always just buy another ESC and motor and transfer over to the YC-14 later anyway.
DerickZ316 1 year ago
@DerickZ316 Yes, Will's pusher is a nice plane as well. I started with that one, but I think the YC-14 is much easier to fly and much more durable, but a more complicated build. Just a personal preference though. I am using a Spektrum DX6i and have had no issues with the 1500mw video, but my longest flight so far was only 1/2 and 3/4 of a mile. I'm not sure what the range if that radio is, still trying to test that out. If you have any more question, message me, can't type much in comments.
letmeplaymystrat 1 year ago
That is one sweet setup you got there.
Allwaystaynfly 1 year ago
It works well. The only issue that I have is that my monitor has a feature that blanks the screen when the signal gets low instead of showing the fuzzy picture. Not good for FPV, but I can use a composite to vga converter to resolve this. Using that big monitor for FPV is pretty exciting.
letmeplaymystrat 1 year ago
how did that setup work?
schraut5 1 year ago