Buy your own drone

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DJI-Phantom-RTF-RC-Photo-Video-Drone-Quadcopter-for-GoPro-Camera-HD-Photography/321225906282?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D6792178674464229275 %26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140106155344%26rk%3D1%26 rkt%3D6%26sd%3D261474180746&rt=nc
Think Kallen would like this one, the top link also does Lambo door kits for Chrysler 300 if you know any one with one.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-new-4X4-R-C-High-Lift-Pick-up-Truck-4WD-Off-Road-DI-3328-/261474179607?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Radio_Controlled_V ehicles&hash=item3ce1135a17

[BigRAWesty]

Yea always wanted to do fpv flight. But sadly it is illegal here in aus unless you are licensed..
And by licenced I mean full size and fpv threw casa..

I was going to do it on the glider as you get some awesome shots.. But sold all my gear..

[Clunk]

Yea always wanted to do fpv flight. But sadly it is illegal here in aus unless you are licensed..
And by licenced I mean full size and fpv threw casa..

I was going to do it on the glider as you get some awesome shots.. But sold all my gear..

Wonder if the 4wd action guys are licensed lol

[megatexture]

so whys it illegal? and i saw the latest dvd from them and the thing was bloody high up above sand dunes!! how far can the average rc range go for? as this was bloody high!

[megatexture]

intresting regarding the 4wdaction vids.. snipit from wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-person_view_(radio_control)


Australia[edit]

In Australia the operation of FPV aircraft is subject to laws and regulations regarding radio spectrum use which is enforced by the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) and the use of airspace as enforced by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority).

All unmanned aeronautical activities in Australia are ruled by CASR (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations) Part 101[5] which includes sections for UAV's and model aircraft among other operations. It is currently under review and new regulations specifically relating to UAV's and model aircraft are anticipated.
Any commercial use (i.e. any form of payment or benefit) of an unmanned aircraft results in the operations falling under the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Operations Section, CASR 101-1. This section requires formal licensing, training and documentation procedures to be approved and followed. These requirements will typically require an outlay in the order of thousands of dollars which places commercial operations beyond the reach of most hobbyists. This is one area currently under review by CASA with initial reports indicating a potential option of simpler registration for light-weight UAV's without requiring formal certification.
Non-commercial use is governed by section 101-3[6] which includes requirements that:
No commercial benefit is to be obtained from operating the model – to be flown only for sport or recreational purposes
Maximum weight of 150 kg (models over 25 kg must be operated within a club setting under additional conditions)
Models under 100 grams are exempt from regulation
Only to be flown in daylight unless under written procedures of an authorised organisation (such as the MAAA)
The model must remain within continuous direct sight of the operator
When within 3 nautical miles of an aerodrome or when within controlled airspace, flight is limited to 400 ft above ground level

[threedogs]

so whys it illegal? and i saw the latest dvd from them and the thing was bloody high up above sand dunes!! how far can the average rc range go for? as this was bloody high!

Not sure Kallen's the man for this , its his hobby

[jack]

Nephew something similar and uses it with the GoPro. Did a run over the other nephews property and the film was brilliant. I'd love one as well.

[doka404]

so whys it illegal? and i saw the latest dvd from them and the thing was bloody high up above sand dunes!! how far can the average rc range go for? as this was bloody high!

If your doing long range RC, then you use UHF for the Control frequency and whatever video frequency you want (2.4 is pretty common).

So some people (depending on conditions, type of antenna, transmit power etc) are getting over 10KM in range. Highest flight (I know of) was something like 28000ft (some guy overseas)

I dont fly mine anywhere near that..but I do use UHF for rc control.

[Avo]

not drones but here's one of my rc toys..

[BigRAWesty]

I have sold up now, have been for a few years.

Had heaps..


44409

This was my 28% edge 540, running a 55cc petrol engine and 27" prop..
2.2m wing span.. Was awesome

44410

And my project heli..
Here is the build
http://www.archeli.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=145040
Had this hit 180 something km/h from memory.. Pretty sure it's in the build..

Had heaps of other stuff but can't find pics atm..

[mudski]

Mate of mine has a drone. Cost him around 2k. His drone self levels when there is a cross wind, even really strong winds. We had it down the local park a while back and he gets it into the clouds, yes clouds, and turns the controller off and sits down on the grass. A minute later it was sitting on the grass next to us. Its GPS tracked so if you lose reception from controller to drone it will simply return to the point of where it first took off.

[BigRAWesty]

Yea you can spend some big bucks.
But that's cheat flying.

[megatexture]

Maybe he wants a steady image when flying over topless beaches ?

[Clunk]

Maybe he wants a steady image when flying over topless beaches ?

Bloody awesome for hands free if you have a live video feed to a viewing device :D

[P4trol]

Luckily I'm sure you can gift beer for payment. Also I would class beer as being sporting.

Therefore you could do jobs for beer.

[Lewy]

We just got the Walker X350 Pro.. Taking it to the cape with us to get some awesome footage!! Great bit of gear!! Will be getting the FPV as soon as I get back!!!

[megatexture]

Umm put me down for one of these ! http://youtu.be/SNPJMk2fgJU

[Maxhead]

Umm put me down for one of these ! http://youtu.be/SNPJMk2fgJU


Haha, I;ll have one too...that's the sh1t

[Avo]

Fark putting a camera on them.....

[odd13]

I know it's an old thread but I just joined the forums so I'm catching up...

I've been into quadcopter's for a while now and have a few home made ones. I've been working on a portable one that carries in a pelican case (bunnings alternative cause im cheap) specifically for outdoor 4wd trips and I'm almost there (besides getting the 4wd). Costs around $400 for the full kit, even spare parts. But it does take a lot of time and learning. I'll be installing a gopro attachment on the miniquad soon.

Miniquad:
50639

Largerquad:
50640