Polzeath Beach - Low tide and sunset

by ycopter | September 9, 2012 | (14) Posted in Just Fun

Music: Ellie Goulding - High For This (DJ Skrux Remix)
http://soundcloud.com/royalbassrecords/ellie-goulding-high-for-this

Tricopter
2200mah Turnigy 25C 11.1v
Motors - NTM Prop Drive 28-36 750KV
18 AMP RC Timer speed controllers
HK KK V1 board V1.6 firmware
APC 10x4.7 SF props
Turnigy 9X radio with ER9X software and FrSky module
FrSky V8FR (HV) receiver

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flyingAce on November 21, 2012
Would I be correct in saying, that when flying at higher altitudes, or flying in more open spaces, you can back off the gain for smoother flight? Whereas, when flying in and around trees or obstacles, have the gain set higher for more control? I am having trouble with control in tight paces with the gain low or just under the threshold.

Thanks
Stephan
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ycopter on November 21, 2012
As a general rule yes, for higher speed less gain is needed. Having said that with a well designed machine you can still fly in tight spaces with lower gains; a throttle curve and expos help quite a bit. Take a look at my Mulitirotor Tuning video which may help.
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Peaches on September 9, 2012
How long does the 2200mah 3S pack last you on a flight like this? And have you ever tried those motors using 8x4.5 props?
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ycopter on September 10, 2012
The battery lasts for 6 minutes. I have never tried a 8x4.5 prop but I know it would be under powered with 750KV motors. 8x4.5 would suit a 1200KV motor.
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InComing RC on September 9, 2012
Did you have two GoPro's on your tricopter the whole time?
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ycopter on September 9, 2012
No just one, I normally have one flight in each location with the GoPro looking down to give another point of interest.
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InComing RC on September 9, 2012
Do you have a separate camera for FPV?
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ycopter on September 9, 2012
I have used the GoPro live feed and it works pretty well, but I now use a separate FPV camera with a wide dynamic range (WDR). This provides the very best exposed FPV feed and also has the advantage of maintaining the FPV link even when the GoPro battery dies!
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InComing RC on September 9, 2012
What camera are you using?
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ycopter on September 10, 2012
600TVL SONY SUPER HAD CCD D-WDR from www.securitycamera2000.com
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ukbozzy on September 11, 2012
Very nice richard, love the scenery. Excellent edit again. :-)
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enivid on September 27, 2012
do you use any polarized lens on your gopro? I find mine is too sensitive to light.
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ycopter on September 28, 2012
Hi enivid. No filter used and I have not noticed any problem with the GoPro HD or HD2 in bright light. I have always used my HD2 in its protective case, this may act as a filter to some extent. My only complaint is that the green colours often look too vibrant and unrealistic in bright light. I sometimes adjust the colours when editing to correct this.
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mattplaneflyer on November 19, 2012
Wow realy great video!!!
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ycopter on November 21, 2012
Thanks for taking the time to leave your positive feedback.
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cornishairrc on September 22, 2012
dude your on my beach and i missed you wtf im not too sure how i feel as it looks like you got all the butter shots ive been trying to get for a year in 2 sessions and i am just feeling pretty gut wrenched about it and its a awesome video but i was hoping that the local lad could get this video but unfoutantly not you can search me on youtube cornishairrc if you dont beleve me but im just not sure now but congrats on a sweet video and i hope one day to move from fixed wing to multiroatars to publish a video like this thanks
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ycopter on September 23, 2012
Hi Cornish Air RC. Thanks for letting me use your beach! You certainly do live in a beautiful part of the country. By the way you have some great videos on your channel, keep up the good work. Ycopter.
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zygote on July 17, 2013
Nice video. If your ever in the St. Ives area, would love to see some video from there. Took all my vacations as a kid there in the early 60's.
Thanks for all the tech articles, just getting into hobby, and it's a great help.
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ycopter on July 19, 2013
Thanks, no plans to visit St. Ives in the near future. I'm pleased the articles have helped you.
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Polzeath Beach - Low tide and sunset