Maybe it was a typo and the story was supposed to read "Phones Being Used By Peeping Toms, The Military, And Terrorists". I think we should regulate phones. I mean, they have cameras and GPSs and stuff in them!
Yeah, I learned to fly with autolevel. It's easier especially if you come from a gaming background.
People who've flown other RC helis and planes tend to prefer acro ("rate") mode, and it is a nicer way to fly; you don't feel you're fighting the sticks to move. Takes practice and getting used to though. It just clicked with me one day.
These are indeed often scratch built, but kits are available. Look for the blackout mini-h quad.
Also google the ImmersionRC Vortex - it's just been released as a "ready to fly" mini racing quad.
Well, it's a little bit better than that, but yeah, HD will make things take a huge leap. Currently the problem it cost and latency.
But in 5 years when we're all running 3D digital channel hopping HD video it will be *amazing*.
Regarding obstacles, people are using things called "air gates" which are basically just little hoops on the ground that the pilot has to fly through. This is just the tip of the iceberg though. Remember this is racing but in 3D. Airborne "obstacles" would be great.
Mate if you think the automation takes the skill out of it, I invite you to try:)
It's 100% manual flying, just with a computer to translate stick movements into prop speeds.
None of the good pilots I know use autolevel, auto-altitude or anything like that on these little things.
FPV is the fairly new thing here. Being able to be on board for the race allows you to fly much more interesting tracks, around corners which you couldn't judge line of sight (or even see!).
Also the mini quads are much more durable and agile than planes.
I tried to sign up for the trial but only got the 5gb free plan. When I sent them an enquiry about this I got this slightly odd reply:
"I regret to inform you that this feature is not yet available in Amazon.com.au.
Amazon.com.au does not comment about rumours or speculative news reports.
I can't provide any additional information on this issue.
I hope this helps."
Well, no, Amazon, not really...
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I love Lenny to bits... someone needs to make an andoid/ios lenny app, which auto-records of course. I would happily pay for such a work of art.
It always worked better when we used Gelflings.
Maybe it was a typo and the story was supposed to read "Phones Being Used By Peeping Toms, The Military, And Terrorists". I think we should regulate phones. I mean, they have cameras and GPSs and stuff in them!
Largely tunelessly, of course. The way it's meant to be sung. https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Yeah, I learned to fly with autolevel. It's easier especially if you come from a gaming background. People who've flown other RC helis and planes tend to prefer acro ("rate") mode, and it is a nicer way to fly; you don't feel you're fighting the sticks to move. Takes practice and getting used to though. It just clicked with me one day.
Aussie racing leagues: http://qarop.com/ http://fpvracing.tv/ Suppliers of gear: http://warpquad.com/ (au) http://nextfpv.com/ (au) http://boltrc.com/ (au) http://getfpv.com/ (us) http://readymaderc.com/ (us)
These are indeed often scratch built, but kits are available. Look for the blackout mini-h quad. Also google the ImmersionRC Vortex - it's just been released as a "ready to fly" mini racing quad.
Well, it's a little bit better than that, but yeah, HD will make things take a huge leap. Currently the problem it cost and latency. But in 5 years when we're all running 3D digital channel hopping HD video it will be *amazing*. Regarding obstacles, people are using things called "air gates" which are basically just little hoops on the ground that the pilot has to fly through. This is just the tip of the iceberg though. Remember this is racing but in 3D. Airborne "obstacles" would be great.
Mate if you think the automation takes the skill out of it, I invite you to try :)
It's 100% manual flying, just with a computer to translate stick movements into prop speeds.
None of the good pilots I know use autolevel, auto-altitude or anything like that on these little things.
FPV is the fairly new thing here. Being able to be on board for the race allows you to fly much more interesting tracks, around corners which you couldn't judge line of sight (or even see!). Also the mini quads are much more durable and agile than planes.
I tried to sign up for the trial but only got the 5gb free plan. When I sent them an enquiry about this I got this slightly odd reply: "I regret to inform you that this feature is not yet available in Amazon.com.au. Amazon.com.au does not comment about rumours or speculative news reports. I can't provide any additional information on this issue. I hope this helps." Well, no, Amazon, not really...