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[juz]

Thanks Jeff.

My antenna IS a normal 3dBi rubber duck from rmrc. I just stripped a bit of the black plastic off to make it smaller and lighter. I don't have a filter but I do have one coming. I don't think I really need it. I have occasional drop outs (behind trees or buildings or in carparks) but I just fly thru it.

[Dado]

juz, on 29 January 2012 - 06:19 AM, said:

VC-FPV1 frame or whatever its called
CopterControl
NTM prop drive 1200 kv motors
Turnigy Plush 18A escs
gaui 8 inch props
3000mah 25-50C nanotech lipo
Hoverthings power dist. board
Rusty UAP1 Standard FC Plate
rmrc 520 FPV camera
300mW 1280mhz Vtx  and  3dBi omni
370mah nanotech lipo battery
Rusty Accessory Mount
AR 7010 rc rx and satilite rx
Gopro Hero2  plus LayerLens / GoPro Lens Protection
assorted spacers and standoffs

AUW is exactly 1300 grams. (with lens cap still on fpv cam )

I'll install an eagletree OSD and eLogger later this week.

hi Juz, it goes without saying that you are a true fpv specialist reason i wanted to ask you about that video tx.
is that you favorit vtx? roughly how far i could go and fly with it? do you happen to know dimensions of it?

Much abliged

Edited by Dadorcp, 22 February 2012 - 04:23 PM.

[juz]

Dadorcp, on 22 February 2012 - 04:16 PM, said:

hi Juz, it goes without saying that you are a true fpv specialist reason i wanted to ask you about that video tx.
is that you favorit vtx? roughly how far i could go and fly with it? do you happen to know dimensions of it?

Much abliged

Hey thanks mate.
Having not used any other vtx's I cannot comment on others, but I can say that I have three of the same 300mW vtx's, so I must like them.

They are small (50mm x 25mm x 8mm), light (20 grams) and use very little power. I get great range and very good penetration.

hope this helps

[Dado]

Thx Juz, that helps a lot

[neobee]

Hi,
I saw that lot's of people use gaui 8 props, I would like to know what is the size of the inner hole of this prop? The NTM prop drive 28 series come with a 4mm shaft. If the hole is too small, how did you enlarge it without vibration issue during flight?

[MrKitambala]

Hi,
I visit frequently the site of hoverthings and untill today nothing about the new VC-FPV1. Seem production of this frame model is not there priority. Strange when seen the succes who it ass produced in the all FPV community.
Juz, do you know reason why still not on sale ?

[Dane]

MrKitambala, on 24 February 2012 - 07:39 AM, said:

Hi,
I visit frequently the site of hoverthings and untill today nothing about the new VC-FPV1. Seem production of this frame model is not there priority. Strange when seen the succes who it ass produced in the all FPV community.
Juz, do you know reason why still not on sale ?

From what I know testing is pretty much complete. I believe Tom is busy getting things ready for the launch. I don't know a release date but I do know Tom has his hands full with some other goodies as well not just the FPV1 Ralphie Frame.

[juz]

thanks for the update Dane.

[LemaLife]

MrKitambala, you should also PM Tom over on RCG or elsewhere since there is a waiting list for the frame

[juz]

Trev and I are lovin' night FPV ops coptercontrolled all the way

[Enthlapy]

Love it Juz, as always!  Damn TREV, look at you trearing it up like that!

[kevinv033]

HEHE!!!

Love night flying. I don't have a GP2 yet so it's all black. HA!

[eyesonsky]

Beautiful night out and great low pass
The gopro hd2 is really good in low light.

Thanks Juz and Trev for this fun moment.

[K Wells]

Tooo Much Fun...Awesome flying guys  

[mk1spitfire]

The worlds one big playground out there. Top vid again

[MrKitambala]

LemaLife, on 24 February 2012 - 02:13 PM, said:

MrKitambala, you should also PM Tom over on RCG or elsewhere since there is a waiting list for the frame

I did not knew that there is a waiting list for those frames...! I imagine that a profesional CNC machine is fast enough to produce hundreds of frames by day?

[Enthlapy]

MrKitambala, on 24 February 2012 - 08:11 PM, said:

I did not knew that there is a waiting list for those frames...! I imagine that a profesional CNC machine is fast enough to produce hundreds of frames by day?

Think about the demand and also factor in available raw materials....

[CrispyCargo]

AND factor in that they do not work full time on this. they have their own full time jobs that they work at in the day, and when they get home they head right back to the cutter and keep at it - making us amazing quality frames.

dont worry....they are coming. tom has never let us down and this frame, along with his others, are worth being patient for.

[flitelab]

MrKitambala, on 24 February 2012 - 08:11 PM, said:

I did not knew that there is a waiting list for those frames...! I imagine that a profesional CNC machine is fast enough to produce hundreds of frames by day?

Keep in mind it is one guy doing it in his spare time with his own CNC.  This isn't a large CNC operation pushing out product.

[lspphoto]

juz, on 24 February 2012 - 03:03 PM, said:

Trev and I are lovin' night FPV ops coptercontrolled all the way

Now that looked like some fun!

Juz was it as easy as switching channels for the fpv signal to work without interference between you?