Video from my homemade drone.

EpyonXero · 06-22-2012, 03:27 PM

When I was a kid I was into R/C planes, I built two planes and flew one once. I just didnt have the money to do more or access to a flying field unless I got someone to drive me 30 minutes away. Earlier this year I discovered that theres sort of a home-brew UAV movement going on based on inexpensive electic planes and multirotors with onboard computer autopilots and I decided to give it another try, I though it might be a good way to do some aerial photography.

My plane: It has a full autopilot that lets it fly autonomously and a data link to transmit information from the flight computer to the ground in real time. Plus a GoPro camera with an AV out feed going to a video transmitter which sends live video to the ground.

Heres some video from this week:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5lk2Jz_BbM

This video shows what I see on the ground station, the onboard video is from a cheap keychain camera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX1LL...hannel&list=UL

My Quadcopter: This doesnt have a full autopilot in it yet, but it does have a flight controller that can auto stabilize and maintain a chosen altitude and heading.

http://vimeo.com/43389666

Trip · 06-22-2012, 03:32 PM

Awesome, you should of been posting this stuff earlier, it rocks.

If it wasn't for the arcade I would totally be building a quadcopter

RACER X · 06-22-2012, 03:35 PM

soon Homeland Sec. will be knocking on your door......kekeke

good stuff man!

Kaneman · 06-22-2012, 03:38 PM

SUPER impressive man! Coolest project I've seen in a long time.

KSGregman · 06-22-2012, 03:59 PM

THAT was wicked awesome....well done!

askmrjesus · 06-22-2012, 04:23 PM

The local Muslim community is going freak the fuck out, when they hear there's a black dude with a fleet of drones in town.

JC

VatorMan · 06-22-2012, 05:00 PM

Pretty frakkin sweet. You might be able to make some $$$ off of that doing building/ area flyovers.

EpyonXero · 06-22-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Awesome, you should of been posting this stuff earlier, it rocks.

If it wasn't for the arcade I would totally be building a quadcopter

If you get the time you should definitely do it, its a lot of fun.

EpyonXero · 06-22-2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VatorMan

Pretty frakkin sweet. You might be able to make some $$$ off of that doing building/ area flyovers.

Thanks. There are a ton of uses for a cheap aerial camera, noting I have yet is good enough for commercial use but I do want to try fish spotting from my friend's boat. I just need a more compact vehicle.

EpyonXero · 06-22-2012, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACER X

soon Homeland Sec. will be knocking on your door......kekeke

good stuff man!

I had a little accident at the beach a few weeks ago when I flew out of radio range and my quad fell into the water. Some people saw it and asked if were were from homeland security

06-22-2012, 03:27 PM	#1
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Video from my homemade drone. When I was a kid I was into R/C planes, I built two planes and flew one once. I just didnt have the money to do more or access to a flying field unless I got someone to drive me 30 minutes away. Earlier this year I discovered that theres sort of a home-brew UAV movement going on based on inexpensive electic planes and multirotors with onboard computer autopilots and I decided to give it another try, I though it might be a good way to do some aerial photography. My plane: It has a full autopilot that lets it fly autonomously and a data link to transmit information from the flight computer to the ground in real time. Plus a GoPro camera with an AV out feed going to a video transmitter which sends live video to the ground. Heres some video from this week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5lk2Jz_BbM This video shows what I see on the ground station, the onboard video is from a cheap keychain camera: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX1LL...hannel&list=UL My Quadcopter: This doesnt have a full autopilot in it yet, but it does have a flight controller that can auto stabilize and maintain a chosen altitude and heading. http://vimeo.com/43389666 __________________ Last edited by Trip; 06-22-2012 at 05:57 PM..

06-22-2012, 03:35 PM	#3
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	soon Homeland Sec. will be knocking on your door......kekeke good stuff man! __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

06-22-2012, 03:38 PM	#4
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	SUPER impressive man! Coolest project I've seen in a long time. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

06-22-2012, 04:23 PM	#6
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	The local Muslim community is going freak the fuck out, when they hear there's a black dude with a fleet of drones in town. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

06-22-2012, 03:32 PM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Awesome, you should of been posting this stuff earlier, it rocks. If it wasn't for the arcade I would totally be building a quadcopter

06-22-2012, 03:59 PM	#5
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	THAT was wicked awesome....well done!

06-22-2012, 05:00 PM	#7
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	Pretty frakkin sweet. You might be able to make some $$$ off of that doing building/ area flyovers.