RC flying with video camera linked to pilot's head movements

[Dave_Jackson]

Remote controlled flying with an onboard video camera, which is gyro controlled by pilot's head movements.

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-2237947353453839215&q=bromont+golf+club

Can go to Google Video and enter [Bromont Golf Club], if the above link does not work.

Dave

[bladepitch]

hey dave.

i sure the military already use this in some form or another. ive seen it in a doco. interesting though. any model builder putting that in their plane could use the cashola to get a proper license. they would even have change to spare. would make a bit more sense you would think.

great vid none the less.

BP

[wishtobflying]

Check this out for coolness ...

http://www.heli-chair.com/pilot_vision.html

[bladepitch]

in that case put the headset on those who dont like real aircraft and do aerobatics with the model, hopefully the ensuing disorientation and reactions would be a hoot. :E

[Colonal Mustard]

Discussed elsewhere

See Here

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=248047

[Heli-Ice]

Dave

Where can I get camera euqipment like that?

Heli-Ice

[Graviman]

Amazing. I did notice that the RC heli had hiller paddles on a 2-blade rigid head, to make a very stable control system. It did make me wonder about lack of acceleration feedback to "backside" (although probably a good thing the 2P vibration couldn't be fed-back). I guess all motionless simulators have this problem, and they still seem to work. Seeing the R22 hover after several minutes total flight is truly incredible - one assumes the student has control of pedals and collective too, since the instructor waves at one point.

Imagine gyro vision system on the heli-chair. Really cost effective way to learn... :ok:

Mart

[Dave_Jackson]

Heli-Ice,

There is a new [Comments] link on the right hand side and it appears to have some information related to the project and equipment.

Dave

[Chairmanofthebored]

Hey that guys is flying a Toyota...