View Full Version : RC flying with video camera linked to pilot's head movements
Dave_Jackson
20th Oct 2006, 02:36
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
20th Oct 2006, 03:41
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
20th Oct 2006, 03:56
Check this out for coolness ...
http://www.heli-chair.com/pilot_vision.html
bladepitch
20th Oct 2006, 03:59
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
20th Oct 2006, 16:53
Discussed elsewhere
See Here
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=248047
Heli-Ice
20th Oct 2006, 23:23
Dave
Where can I get camera euqipment like that?
Heli-Ice
Graviman
21st Oct 2006, 11:26
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
21st Oct 2006, 17:32
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
21st Oct 2006, 19:16
Hey that guys is flying a Toyota...