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Originally Posted by JetPlaneFlyer
That looks a LOT better Nigel.
I wonder how it would cope with a bigger/faster model?
Honest answer ? Doubt it would cope ...
Its fine as long as model is on a straight course without hard loops / turns etc.
I will be testing of course once the flooded fields dry out ...
At the moment I am trying to figure out a mount for my DJI Phantom ...
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12-31-2017, 10:34 PM
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I wonder if the Pixio is any better.
https://shop.movensee.com/en/?gclid=...UaAm7EEALw_wcB
It seems that there are a few coming to market now.
Oh, BTW . Happy Birthday for Tomorrow Nigel. :-)
01-01-2018, 08:44 AM
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Tks ... at the age now that each year takes its toll !
The Pixio ... I looked at it but its very short range and requires you to supply separate camera etc. But it works indoors ... which SS doesn't without special tag .....
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Pixio relies on IR and Line of Sight .....
But Aime may be better in the Pro version ....
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They were claiming 2000 ft range. Can't believe anything you read or any video you see nowadays. :-(
01-01-2018, 10:17 AM
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Actually I see Pixio has a new system ... looks similar to SS3 !!
Maybe that has the range .... but price !!
Aime is smaller - cheaper but limited range .... the better range Pro has the area markers which really is silly today ...
Once SS3 sorts itself out - I reckon it will be about the best compromise.
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Videos processing to Youtube at moment ... one via GoPro and other a mix of the two - SS3 and GoPro.
I am really annoyed - it took over 7.5mins to get a good green light lock. 3 moves of base to recalibrate, 3 on-off cycles of the tag, countless walking back and forth.
In -3C weather - I can do without that !!
Anyway once locked on - it actually followed the models quite well.
Settings :
Field
Centre
Narrow
1 sec
I did lose my remote mic audio but with all the clothing on to keep warm - it had a job to transmit through. So I added the GoPro audio in the latter part ..
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Here's compilation video ..
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Guy produced a dummy Tag ... this clips into the base .... so I sliced of the box and created from it a mounting plate for my remote mic...
What we are used to seeing :
So plate fixed to mic rx :
Clipped into base :
Perfect !!
Cheers to the guy ...
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Today I get out the SS3 having checked its latest FW etc. Weather is -2C but near clam .. grey overcast ... ready to snow again I reckon.
Switch on ... all powers up nice ... tags on ... calibrates and tracks first time ! Now that's a surprise.
I launch my 3D Hummer and it does a reasonable job following it except when it gets a bit close ...
I'm having a ball and then motor dies ... model goes into one of the tallest spindliest trees ...
My mate (keen Archer) - call him and he tries to spear it with arrow and fishing line. But line keeps breaking..
So we chat to 'services' who run a 'training exercise' ..... all down !!
My biggest worry was not the $40 model - but the $140 TAG !!
Video of flight uploading. I had to agree not to make public any photo etc. of services though ... sorry.
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I hung my Raptor in some power lines and they asked me not to video the retrieval.
I did get a couple of still shots though.
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Really enjoying my Eagle .. and SS3 seems to be sorting out ....
I would like to get a better remote wireless mic ... but needs to be a light unit that can pitch / turn with base unit.
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