RC Helicopter Spy Cam Project - EASY

A simple project to add a cheap action camera to a low priced RC Helicopter. The model I used was the Apache 9088, there is a updated model available but the old model can be found!
Lots of fun to see your neighbourhood for a altitude or capture your best stunt flying.

Web Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-controlled_helicopter
http://www.apacherchelicopter.com/
http://www.globalsources.com/manufacturers/RC-Helicopter-Apache.html
http://www.goprocamera.com/
http://www.chucklohr.com/808/
http://au.oregonscientific.com/cat-Outdoor-sub-Action-Cam.html

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[EpicRnT]

What you should try leokim is get a BB gun and shoot the heli while its in the air.maybe even a pellet spring rifle too see if it can take good damage.

[leokimvideo]

@EpicRnT i like your thinking here but where i live the gun laws are so tight you can't do any of that anymore, one of the BIG differences between the USA and Australia is gun laws

[MTLC96]

I GOT THIS APACHE :D

[leokimvideo]

@MTLC96 it's a pretty good model, really robust and there is now a updated more stable and easier to fly version

[leafydave]

Mate, under $50, you can get these cammeras off ebay for like under $10

[leokimvideo]

@leafydave there you go it's now a much cheaper project

[leokimvideo]

@drigonizer I see there are mods which can be done on the net, and they cost. One thing I failed to point out is with this helicopter once you do strip the weight off and don't install a camera it flies like a rocket, in fact it's scary just how fast it can ascend. It seemed pretty stable as well as I though maybe the weight was there to give it some balance.

[SpeedbeetleV2]

how would you make it have a a live video feed?

[DESSYPOOproductions]

cool beens

[RyansInTheRanks]

looking for a wireless wifi camera to attach onto a helicopter facing straight down, while getting live footage from the helicopter through an IPOD app or laptop... any help???

[gagaspianobench]

Our computers count.

[moo2thetube]

nice vid. another approach is attaching a lighter cam to one of those flying fish using some kind of special glue or double sided tape. it might not be as good but I think they can run for about 20 mins before a recharge is needed.

[anthony9thompson]

I like your vid. fast and to the point

[Chewitdude64]

Try using that hot wheels camera car it looks light and pretty cheap and im sure it can take a beating.

[bikelambo123]

Cool

[williamilliaw5000]

i dont think rc helicopters normally go into tail spins like that even in windy conditions