Big Enough Heli for Camera?
06-03-2010, 04:08 PM
#1
Big Enough Heli for Camera?
I just got a GoPro HD camera, and Im looking to get a heli that would be able to carry it for some on board filming. What should I look for that will be enough to carry it? I have seen some blade cp's for sale and things like that, not looking to spend too much.
06-03-2010, 04:13 PM
#2
How heavy is the camera?
That will have to be considered in your choice.
That will have to be considered in your choice.
06-03-2010, 04:43 PM
#3
They say that it is only 5.9oz.
06-03-2010, 06:33 PM
#4
That is a bit heavy for a CP
A 3s 2200 lipo weighs about that much, A 450 size might lift it...I don't think it will lift it safely though.
You may need a 500 size or bigger.
A 3s 2200 lipo weighs about that much, A 450 size might lift it...I don't think it will lift it safely though.
You may need a 500 size or bigger.
06-04-2010, 12:04 PM
#5
Any suggestions on models that would work?
06-04-2010, 05:00 PM
#6
06-07-2010, 09:53 AM
#8
I decided to go with a Novus to get the basics down, then Ill look into getting one for an on board cam. Thanks for the input.
06-07-2010, 01:27 PM
#9
Tech Master
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good idea, flying a heli is hard. and your going to need something from a 450 to a 500 size to carrry anything bigger than a pencam safely, the key word "safely". Flying a 450 or bigger heli by yourself without knowing how to fly is dangerous, just look a couple of posts down from here and you can see what everyone means.
Another alternitve is to build a tri/quad copter. you can build them for a relativly cheap price depending on how much you have and how good you are at building. They are still relativly hard to fly, but are easier than a cp heli. I would put it between a cx and a fp heli if I had to depending on the size and quality of your build.
Another alternitve is to build a tri/quad copter. you can build them for a relativly cheap price depending on how much you have and how good you are at building. They are still relativly hard to fly, but are easier than a cp heli. I would put it between a cx and a fp heli if I had to depending on the size and quality of your build.
06-07-2010, 08:05 PM
#10
If you get really good at flying a QuadCopter you'll be able to do manuevers like these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvRTALJp8DM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvRTALJp8DM
Its a robotic quad thats fully auto.
06-07-2010, 09:04 PM
#12
With enough practice someone like Alan Szabo Jr could probably fly like that...
06-14-2010, 07:39 PM
#13
If you dont know how to fly, get a simulator first and fly that every day for at least 2-3 months. Then, when you are ready to fly, plan on crashing 3 to 4 helis before youre good enough to fly with a camera.
Just giving you the reality before you spend money.
It sure is a fun hobby but VERY expensive.
Just giving you the reality before you spend money.
It sure is a fun hobby but VERY expensive.
08-17-2010, 12:51 AM
#14
Registered User
Did u make the video?
08-17-2010, 05:55 AM
#15
Tech Master
iTrader: (10)
in reality, if you want to get the thing in the air right away, buy a easystar, or a wildhawk from harbor frieght. put a 3s lipo in it and fly it for a bout a week until you get the hang of it, then toss the camera on it. I have had 3 different cameras on an easystar at the same time and the thing still flew well, its a tank for an ap plane.