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Mounting a video camera to the RC airplane

I thought it would be a fun project to mount a video camera onto an RC airplane so that's what I have done. On this page I have some information, pictures and a video about this.

There are several ways to do this and I even considered mounting another servo inside the plane so I could control the camera. But maybe that will be the next step. For now I just got a Flip video camera, made a box for it and mounted it to the bottom of the plane. It should give me some fun video footage and when I fly the plane I will post the footage to this page so you can see. The video below shows a little bit about the camera and how I mounted it to the plane.

 

 

 

The Camera Mount

The Camera Mount - It's a pretty simple set up using a flip camera which is very light weight, HD and can record two hours of video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camera Mounted Under Plane

Here is the Camera Mounted Under the Plane.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have taken this plane out for a flight with the camera mounted underneath. I got some great footage and I crashed the plane! I got that on film too: See it here: Crashing the RC Airplane with a camera on board

 

P-47D Thunderbolt Giant Scale Kit

The Giant Jug is Here! This is the 1/5 P-47D Thunderbolt "Gold Giant Scale Edition" Airplane Kit. This was modeled after the P-47D-30-RA attached to the 366th Fighter Squadron, 358th Fighter Group, USAAF, Tour, France, 1944.

This 1/5th Scale Warbird boasts Incredible Scale Accuracy, along with the Ease of Assembly made possible by Gold Edition Engineering.

FEATURES: Utilizes Familiar Wood Kit-Building Techniques, Tools and Materials Precisely Interlocking Parts Designed through AUTOCAD, and a thorough Photo-Illustated Manual Helps Guide Modelers Through the Assembly Process. Balsa-sheeted exterior provides an ideal surface for scale finishing.

Easy to Build and Fly for the First Time Giant Scale Modeler In the Air, the Giant P-47D Delivers Scale Flying Performance, and its Large Size makes it Easy To See and Appreciate. IMAA (International Miniature Aircraft Association) Legal Uses a notable elliptical wing platform using the proven S8036 airfoil at the root and the S8037 airfoil at the tip. This Combination delivers excellent flight performance and stability. Fully-Symmetrical Wing Vacuum-Formed ABS Cowl Included Includes instructions and most parts for optional P-47D Razorback version (except Canopy).

INCLUDES: ABS Parts (Cowl, Turbo-Supercharger Cover, Air-Cooler Vents), Clear Bubble Canopy, Pushrods, Full Size Plans, Photo-Illustrated Instructions and All Wood to Complete the Kit and Decals. REQUIRES: Engine: 2.1-2.8 cu in (34.5-45cc) Glow OR 2.5-4.2 cu in (41-70cc) Gas and more.5" Spinner, Propeller, Engine Mount, Fuel Tubing, Easy Filler Fuel Valve, 24-32oz Fuel Tank (see commments on multicylinder option) Main Retracts (see comments), Tailwheel Retract, Air Control Kit. Radio: 6 to 7 Channel Servos: 10 (Standard: 2-Flaps, 1-Retracts, 1-Tailwheel Steering, 1-Throttle High Torque (over 45 oz-in): 2-Elevator, 1-Rudder, 2-Ailerons Y-Harness: 4 (Elevator, Flaps, Ailerons, Rudder/Tail Steering) Servo Extensions and more

 

P-47 D Thunderbolt Gold Edition Kit .61-.90

Get a classic looking P-47D Thunderbolt with Legendary Gold Edition Quality / in This Great Kit from Top Flite. / / FEATURES: CAD engineered parts make building a breeze / Custom designed Selig airfoils improve flight performance / / INCLUDES: All the wood to build the kit, plastic cowling, clear canopy, nylon / engine mount (adjustable), decal sheet, pushrods, rolled plans, / building instruction book, CA hinges, and miscellaneous hardware. / / SPECS: Wing span: 63" Wing area: 713 sq.in. Length: 55" / Wing Loading: 27-32oz/sq ft Weight: 8-10lbs CG: 3-5/8" back / Airfoils: Root S8036 Tip S8037 from LE / / / REQUIRES: .61-.90 2-stroke or .91-.1.20 4-stroke Engine / 4-7 Channel Radio / 4-8 servos (2 servos for flaps, 1 for retracts, and 1 for bomb drops) / 3-Rolls of Covering and Matching Paint / Building and Field Equipment

 

Cessna 182 Skylane Gold Edition Kit

The Classic Cessna 182 Looks You Want with Top Flite's Legendary Quality in this 1/5 scale Cessna Skylane. FEATURES: CAD engineered interlocking parts make building a breeze. ABS strips for the control surfaces easily simulate the full-scale Cessna's corrugated Fowler flaps, ailerons, and elevator. INCLUDES: All the Wood to Build the Kit, Plastic Cowling, Clear Lexan Wind- shields, Plastic Wheel Pants, Two-Piece Aluminum Landing Gear, Plastic Wing Fairings, Decal Sheet, Pushrods, Rolled Plans, Instruction Book, Adjustable Engine Mount, and misc. Hardware SPECS: Wingspan: 81"" Wing area: 906sq.in. Length: 64.5"" Weight: 10-12lbs. Wing loading: 23-28oz/sq.ft. Throws: Hi Rate Low Rate CG: 4"" aft of le @ root Elev 1-1/16"" each 3/4"" each way Flaps: 1"" Takeoff Rud 1"" each way 5/8"" each way 2"" Landing Ail 5/8"" each way 1/2"" each way REQUIRES: .61-.91 2-stroke or .91-1.20 4-stroke Engine 4-6 Channel Radio 5-7 servos (ailerons and flaps use two servos each) 5th and 6th channels for optional flaps and lights (see ACG for info) 4-plus Rolls of Covering Building and Field Equipment

 

 

The HobbyZone Sports Cub S RC Airplane

  • Everything you need to fly RC today
  • SAFE technology from Horizon Hobby
  • Recovery with the pull of a trigger with Panic Recovery mode
  • Proportional 4-channel control with working throttle, rudder, elevator and aileron
  • Steerable tail wheel for easy ground control

 

E-Flite Apprentice S 15e RTF Beginner RC Airplane with SAFE Technology

SAFE technology is a revolutionary leap forward in flight control and training. Key Features SAFE technology provides spatial awareness and flight envelope protection The ideal beginner's choice when learning to fly with an instructor Quick, easy assembly Lightweight and durable Z-Foam construction Powerful 15-size, 840Kv brushless out runner motor installed-flite 30A Pro Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC installed Large, easy-access battery compartment Wide-stance tricycle landing gear Nose wheel steering for better ground handling Powerful 3S 3200mAh 20C Li-Po battery included-Po balancing DC charger included Optional E-flite Apprentice S Floats (EFLA550), available Safe Technology Information Needed To Complete Nothing! Everything you need to get flying is included in the box. Overview The E-flite Apprentice S 15e RTF airplane is the most intelligent RC airplane ever offered by Horizon Hobby. At its heart is groundbreaking SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology that makes RC flight incredibly easy, even for the least experienced user. Its combination of spatial awareness provides flight envelope protection which adds a degree of security never before available, while its smooth flight capability battles windy conditions so that all you feel is control that's crisp and responsive. Multiple levels of flight envelope protection are provided that can be reduced or removed as your skills progress, yet the "panic" feature is always there to instantly return the model to level flight if you ever lose orientation.

 

 

FlyZone DHC-2 Beaver Select TXR RC Airplane

  • FEATURES: Construction: Aero Cell foam with pre-applied decals and tinted plastic windows at canopy area Wing: One-piece design with functional struts
  • INCLUDES: Flyzone TX-R DHC-2 Beaver Select Scale Airplane with Brushless Motor, ESC, five Servos, SLT Receiver, Propeller, Instruction Manual, Spinner
  • REQUIRES: Compatible SLT transmitter with at least 5 channels LiPo battery: 11.1V 1800mAh 20C battery Charger: AC/DC balancing charger Building

 

HobbyZone Duet RTF HBZ5300 Airplane

  • Duet RTF, Everything you need to teach yourself to fly in one box, even the "AA" batteries for the transmitter
  • Purpose of use for RC vehicles, Accessories and parts
  • Manufactured in China