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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2004remote camera
Hi all, Do any of you know of a system which allows a picture to be sent to a receiver from a camera which is displayed on a monitor on the ground? I've gotten myself into the radio controlled aeroplane hobby for the purpose of aerial photgraphy, but would like to take it a step further than just having to wait until the plane's on the ground before viewing the images. Obviously weight is a relative factor, and therefore so is power usage to send the picture's wirelessly over a reasonable distance. There's some great footage on www.flymodels.co.uk but I want to be able to see the image while the plane is still in the air. This would not only allow the plane to be flown via the camera's image, but also to ensure the images that are wanted are obtained. Can anyone direct me to a website which covers this scenario, possibly including a schematic of how to rig it up for optimum performance? Cheers!  SignatureCBR600RR (Broken) TFSTR#[1] www.google.com >Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >including a schematic of how to rig it up for optimum performance? >Cheers! There are some wireless security cameras around that can be adapted for battery operation. Be prepared pay a lot of money for this. There will be a weight problem, because they need an inverter supply, and the battery power necessary to run an RF system on top of the camera. SignatureGreetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= Hi all, Do any of you know of a system which allows a picture to be sent to a receiver from a camera which is displayed on a monitor on the ground? I've gotten myself into the radio controlled aeroplane hobby for the purpose of aerial photgraphy, but would like to take it a step further than just having to wait until the plane's on the ground before viewing the images. Obviously weight is a relative factor, and therefore so is power usage to send the picture's wirelessly over a reasonable distance. There's some great footage on www.flymodels.co.uk but I want to be able to see the image while the plane is still in the air. This would not only allow the plane to be flown via the camera's image, but also to ensure the images that are wanted are obtained. Can anyone direct me to a website which covers this scenario, possibly including a schematic of how to rig it up for optimum performance? Cheers! SignatureCBR600RR (Broken) TFSTR#[1] > Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > including a schematic of how to rig it up for optimum performance? > Cheers! Check out the aerial photography and video forum on www.rcuniverse.com If they can't help nobody can. Ray >> Do any of you know of a system which allows a picture to be sent to a >> receiver from a camera which is displayed on a monitor on the ground? [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Check out the aerial photography and video forum on > www.rcuniverse.com If they can't help nobody can. I went there and was led to a merkins site which had exactly what I was looking for + a bit more. Thanks! I've used several different cameras. Expect to pay at least £70 for the colour camera (not including tx) if you want a nice picture. The worst one I ever tested was the black ones you can put outside the house (wireless) that have the small flat patch antenna, they are absolutely terrible. Clive > I've used several different cameras. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Clive Where did you get it from? Could I have their contact details for future reference please? Like I said I won't be getting it in the very near future but it doesn't mean I can't browse! SignatureCBR600RR (Broken) TFSTR#[1] >> I've used several different cameras. >> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >reference please? Like I said I won't be getting it in the very near future >but it doesn't mean I can't browse! It wasn't mine. But this is the thing .. <http://www.simplyautomate.co.uk/productDisplay.asp?prodId=3526> Check out http://www.intellicamspy.com/. They have lots of miniuture, battery powered equipment that would fit into a model no problem. Reasonable prices to. > Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > including a schematic of how to rig it up for optimum performance? > Cheers! > Check out http://www.intellicamspy.com/. > They have lots of miniuture, battery powered equipment that would fit > into a model no problem. > > Reasonable prices to. Thanks :-) Now I need to sort out a decent transmitter/receiver kit... I have e-mailed to ask if they know of any suppliers that can provide what I'm after. Item on e-bay is 39 quid! Dont know how good it is tho' Claims to work at 500 feet. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3171791403&category=19164 > Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > including a schematic of how to rig it up for optimum performance? > Cheers! Absolutely. Hook up with some amateur radio operators in your area. Hams (amateurs) have several bands in which we can send live TV pictures and it is commonly done. A color camera the size of a lipstick is now available and the transmitter isn't much bigger. Oh, man, look at this: http://ggsmark.com/color.html. I said "lipstick" and went looking for a link to back it up and this thing is even smaller! It doesn't say whether you need a license for this one, as you would to use the ham frequencies. (I searched small color television camera on google.com and this was on the first page.) By the way, what's the lift capacity of an R/C aircraft? For example, with a four-foot wingspan, how much camera and battery weight are you be able to add and still fly OK? Good luck. Many trainer type models could likely handle almost another kilo before starting to grunt too much. That should be enough for some serious video equipment. > > Hi all, > > [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > Good luck. > Many trainer type models could likely handle almost another kilo before > starting to grunt too much. That should be enough for some serious video > equipment. < snip > Well, that's good. Here's an ad link that popped up today while I was at work. I normally call these "annoying" but it fits this thread: http://www.x10.com/home/offer.cgi?!BESTD,../weathermacros11put.htm?>wtr I have no idea if something like this, without the pan and tilt head, of course, would be suitable for the aircraft. I'm not into RC, just into 'trons in general. >> Many trainer type models could likely handle almost another kilo >> before starting to grunt too much. That should be enough for some [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > of course, would be suitable for the aircraft. > I'm not into RC, just into 'trons in general. Looks good except for the need to wire the camera into an electircal socket. Would be good for PC, but are the camera's output in scart/pal? That's the issue with buying from the states, the inability to use their equipment. :-( SignatureCBR600RR (Broken) TFSTR#[1] > Many trainer type models could likely handle almost another kilo before > starting to grunt too much. That should be enough for some serious video > equipment. Before Digital cameras came on the scene, I flew with a Kodak Movie Camera strapped on the top of the wing on a 60 Ugly Stick (1984) The weight would have been about 3/4 of a kilo - camera plus servos plus extra battery plus mount for camera. I know my take off run with this additional weight was another 20 yards or so and the climb out was shallow and turns were for ever. Came a gutser turning on final, camera running, when the ol' girl tip stalled. She landed perfectly in the Indian Ocean without so much as a tug on the stick. Floated nicely too.Just one spot of sea water on the lens !!!! The film (I still have the 8mm film) shows the tip stall occurring, although all who witnessed this fatal flight from the shore, reckoned I had radio problems. Worse part was quickly taking all the servos apart and putting them in fresh water, later transferred to Meth's. Lost only one servo. The receiver was dunked with the servos and continued its association with me for several more years until I drove an aircraft full tilt, recovering from a steep dive, into a Red Gum tree -exit receiver and engine. DN Have a look on ebay there are loads of them for about £50 Brett > > Hi all, > > [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > Good luck. |
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