Plane for live video FPV RC?

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RogerN - 30 Jan 2010 21:30 GMT

Many recommend the Multiplex Easystar for FPV (First Person View) R/C
systems. It looks capable but the standard equipment is a brushed motor,
speed control, and NimH battery pack. So, it ought to be even more capable
converted to LiPo, and a brushless motor & speed control. But, I'd prefer
not to spend that much on a ready to fly plane when I need to do so many
modifications from the start.

Any recommendations for a plane with enough power to spare for a camera and
transmitter setup? I guess I could always buy the multiplex fuse and wings
then a motor, ESC, and liPo pack separate, but thought there might be
something better. I would like to find something that would work with the
3S 1800-2500mah packs I use on my heli's as I already have a few of them.

Thanks!

RogerN

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MJKolodziej - 31 Jan 2010 17:24 GMT

> Many recommend the Multiplex Easystar for FPV (First Person View) R/C
> systems. It looks capable but the standard equipment is a brushed motor,
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> RogerN

Along those lines........does anyone know what those video systems weigh?
mk

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RogerN - 31 Jan 2010 20:18 GMT

>> Many recommend the Multiplex Easystar for FPV (First Person View) R/C
>> systems. It looks capable but the standard equipment is a brushed motor,
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> Along those lines........does anyone know what those video systems weigh?
> mk

I'd have to look it up or weigh it but I think it's around 4 - 8 oz
depending on the camera, pan & tilt, etc. So far on the system I have the
connectors are most out of place, they use full size RCA connectors but some
of the tiny connectors would seem more suitable, my RCA coupler probably
weighs half as much as the camera. On the multiplex, you can probably save
enough weight switching from nimh battery to lipo to make up the weight of
the video system.

Estimated weight guessing Camera ~ 2oz, Tx ~ 1oz, wiring & connectors ~ 1oz

RogerN

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Vance Howard - 31 Jan 2010 21:47 GMT

>>> Many recommend the Multiplex Easystar for FPV (First Person View) R/C
>>> systems. It looks capable but the standard equipment is a brushed
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> RogerN

How about a mini telemaster? http://bit.ly/bGar8T

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RogerN - 01 Feb 2010 01:29 GMT

>>>> Many recommend the Multiplex Easystar for FPV (First Person View) R/C
>>>> systems. It looks capable but the standard equipment is a brushed
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> How about a mini telemaster? http://bit.ly/bGar8T

Thanks, that sounds great so far. Takes the size of batteries I already
have!

RogerN

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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2010

Plane for live video FPV RC?