Civilian UAV Films Polish Riots From Above

Cy4ka · 11-20-2011, 08:42 PM

Cool.

http://defensetech.org/2011/11/16/vi...ts-from-above/

Shadow Walker · 11-21-2011, 08:25 AM

The idea of a model sailplane (glider) has been around for a while. Operator uses a helium balloom to take it to height, then releases it remotely for its mission. Naturely, a video "eyeball" is needed, transmitting back to the operator.

Unless the operator is familiar with the terrain a compass on the sailplane (which can also be viewed by the operator remotely) is required.

Video transmissions could probably be blocked by jamming.

Having the sailplane controlled by GPS would be better, but that is a bit more technical.

However, GPS would make the mission a "launch and leave" operation, with no operator needed oncde the sailplane detaches from the balloom. That means the operator could be miles away, headed for points unknown, by the time the sailplane impacts its GPS point.

Overall, a simple and cheap idea.

Cy4ka · 11-21-2011, 08:30 AM

Somebody else posted this awhile ago. Have you seen this?:

Shadow Walker · 11-21-2011, 08:51 AM

Impressive! Was that a compass repeater on the dash??

I wonder what the set-up cost.

My B-I-L was into RC aircraft for years before he finally burned out on them. Crashing his 1/4 scale P-51 vertically into the ground helped. That was before video was available.

Shadow Walker · 11-22-2011, 10:04 PM

Not a compass repeater, but an altitude indicator.

It does look like a lot of fun.

Fundump23 · 11-22-2011, 10:20 PM

The helo in the OP link was used also by the Lybian rebels.

They come from a Canadian firm that only sells to "recognized governments". No civilian sales.
Price: Around $100K for the one with zoom and IR capability

You can do your own for a lot less! Duh!

I'm thinking an electric helo with an rf camera. That said, I believe the expensive part would be the gyro stablization. Wait, they make cameras with
"stablization" features already!

PS: I did love that F16 video! Watched it twice!

benz mechanic · 11-23-2011, 08:41 AM

pretty cool videos, you can spend some big money on RC planes and Heli's but still not no where near what the big boys cost, here's one of my favorite flyby's with a f16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSKIP...eature=related

valleyrat · 11-23-2011, 08:58 AM

First person RC has been around for a while now, check it out. There is even a 3D video goggle setup.

11-20-2011, 08:42 PM	#1
Cy4ka Banned AKaholic #: 158050 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Behind You Posts: 5,602	Civilian UAV Films Polish Riots From Above Cool. http://defensetech.org/2011/11/16/vi...ts-from-above/

11-23-2011, 08:58 AM	#8
valleyrat Curio & Relic Contributor AKaholic #: 40333 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 3,658	First person RC has been around for a while now, check it out. There is even a 3D video goggle setup. __________________ “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” -John Adams Some guy building an AR- WTF are all these tiny springs for?

11-21-2011, 08:25 AM	#2
Shadow Walker Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 10055 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC Posts: 2,303	The idea of a model sailplane (glider) has been around for a while. Operator uses a helium balloom to take it to height, then releases it remotely for its mission. Naturely, a video "eyeball" is needed, transmitting back to the operator. Unless the operator is familiar with the terrain a compass on the sailplane (which can also be viewed by the operator remotely) is required. Video transmissions could probably be blocked by jamming. Having the sailplane controlled by GPS would be better, but that is a bit more technical. However, GPS would make the mission a "launch and leave" operation, with no operator needed oncde the sailplane detaches from the balloom. That means the operator could be miles away, headed for points unknown, by the time the sailplane impacts its GPS point. Overall, a simple and cheap idea.

11-21-2011, 08:30 AM	#3
Cy4ka Banned AKaholic #: 158050 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Behind You Posts: 5,602	Somebody else posted this awhile ago. Have you seen this?:

11-21-2011, 08:51 AM	#4
Shadow Walker Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 10055 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC Posts: 2,303	Impressive! Was that a compass repeater on the dash?? I wonder what the set-up cost. My B-I-L was into RC aircraft for years before he finally burned out on them. Crashing his 1/4 scale P-51 vertically into the ground helped. That was before video was available.

11-22-2011, 10:04 PM	#5
Shadow Walker Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 10055 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC Posts: 2,303	Not a compass repeater, but an altitude indicator. It does look like a lot of fun.

11-22-2011, 10:20 PM	#6
Fundump23 Banned AKaholic #: 9046 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,015	The helo in the OP link was used also by the Lybian rebels. They come from a Canadian firm that only sells to "recognized governments". No civilian sales. Price: Around $100K for the one with zoom and IR capability You can do your own for a lot less! Duh! I'm thinking an electric helo with an rf camera. That said, I believe the expensive part would be the gyro stablization. Wait, they make cameras with "stablization" features already! PS: I did love that F16 video! Watched it twice!

11-23-2011, 08:41 AM	#7
benz mechanic Member AKaholic #: 156257 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: texas Posts: 166	pretty cool videos, you can spend some big money on RC planes and Heli's but still not no where near what the big boys cost, here's one of my favorite flyby's with a f16 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSKIP...eature=related

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)