Pacific Beach, Radio Controlled Airplane and GoPro Hero HD

[Shreddddder]

Brian how long have you been flying? This video is top notch. I live in SD and have the go pro. I only need the RC plane now. Would be nice to do that flight in the morning without the sun glare over the Ocean. Nice shot at 1:00 over Mission Bld

[BrianSanDiego1]

@Shreddddder Thanks Shred! That would be cool to video at dawn with the glassy water and the colors of sunrise. Great idea, thx. I've been flying off and on for a long time, 20 years or so, but I'm new to power planes so still learning. Have you flown RC at all? I hear the Multiplex Easystar is a great starter plane, and perfectly suited to a video camera too, being of the pusher-prop configuration. Might get one myself.

B.

[Shreddddder]

@BrianSanDiego1 Never have flown RC. Looking to get into it for sure. Easy-star would be a good start. Once I get my first plane I could meet you at Fiesta for a few beginner tips. Was looking at the FPV flying with wireless video. That would be the ultimate goal

[tr4nscend]

What's your All up Weight with the camera? Cheers. FANTASTIC scenery btw...

[BrianSanDiego1]

@tr4nscend Thanks, I'm not sure of the weight though, I don't have a good scale. Kinda' heavy I guess? :-)

[tr4nscend]

@BrianSanDiego1 Is it withthe stock motor?

[BrianSanDiego1]

@tr4nscend Two power packages are available for the Xeno. Mine has the higher performance "Tuning power set." So yes, stock motor.

[amitsingh488]

nice video, didn't knew the xeno can take that much weight.

[BrianSanDiego1]

@amitsingh488 Thanks man. Yes, it is really surprising this plane does handle the weight and drag of the camera as well as it does.

[surferjoe36]

Dude sweet vid!  I do the same thing with my plane (in PB). What kind of cam do you use?? I use a cheapo md80 china knock off works well though. Keep up the good work!!

[BrianSanDiego1]

@surferjoe36 Thanks a lot Joe! I checked out your videos too and like your PB flight as well. I guess I'm not the only one with the great idea ;-) I am thinking about picking up an Easy Star plane too, as a more stable camera platform. Yes, its a GoPro Hero HD onboard. A bit large and heavy for my plane though but still works alright. Thanks again.