Gr8 video Saurabh!! The concept of OSD has been explained really well....will be very useful for beginners...congratulations on receiving the ARF... hope to see it up and flying soon...

Quote from: SunLikeStar on March 28, 2011, 02:20:59 PM
This could be the first EPP FPV to fly in India

Sai (rcforall) has been doing similar things for a while now. 

I meant the ARF he has bought. I don't know why they gave such a generic name to it.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14465

Quote from: atul_pg on March 28, 2011, 02:10:41 PM
More pics please..What kind of plane is this ? Links ?

Hi Atul,
This is the EPP PFV plane from HK.

Here is the link to the actual product.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14465

A lot of other things will be going into it. I will mention in my following post.

Quote from: SunLikeStar on March 28, 2011, 04:10:01 PM
I meant the ARF he has bought. I don't know why they gave such a generic name to it.

Yep... I was referring to the same... just search for "Skywalker" here.

You can see a picture here :

http://www.rcindia.org/rc-locations-and-clubs/rc-in-kerala/msg46486/#msg46486

Some details here :

http://www.rcindia.org/rc-locations-and-clubs/rc-in-kerala/msg46496/#msg46496

Sai was selling it earlier, and he showed me one when I visited his office.  He had also made one himself using the other one as a template.

I remember Skywalker but this is a totally different plane.

Hi Friends,

Now that I have received my EPP FPV from HK, following are the 'works' that will go into it.

A.) HK EPP FPV PLANE SETUP
 1.) EPP-FPV 1.8M X-Large EPP & Carbon Fiber R/C Plane
 2.) 4 X MG90 High Speed Metal Gear Servos.
 3.) Turnigy Plush 60 Amps Brushless ESC.
 4.) NTM Series 35-36A 1400Kv / 550W Brushless Outrunner Motor with accessories.
 5.) TGS Sport 10x5E Precision propeller.
 6.) 2 X Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 20C Lipo Pack.
 7.) XT60 Harness for 2 Packs in Parallel.

B.) FPV GEAR SETUP
 1.) HK 900MHZ 1500mW Tx/Rx & 1/3-inch CCD Camera PAL 520TVL with Receiver.
 2.) EasyCAP USB Video Capture Card to monitor and record real-time on Laptop.

C.) AUTOPILOT & OSD
 1.) FeiyuTech FY21AP + AP117(OSD) Autopilot and Stabilization System. (with GPS and Current Sensor)

FURTURE UPGRADE (Already Ordered)
 1.) FY602 Real-time Telemetry Transceiver (433 Mhz, 2000mW, 25 KM Range)
 2.) FeiyuTech Ground Station Controller + GCS Software (for autonomous / waypoint navigation and flying)

Quote from: SunLikeStar on March 28, 2011, 04:26:26 PM
I remember Skywalker but this is a totally different plane.

"Totally" ?   1.6m/1.8m, EPP, pusher.  Yes, T-tail, exposed rod for fuse etc are different, but same class. Anyways, just wanted to say that people have been doing similar things.

Most importantly, even if it is the 100th time, it is still a charm

PS: My duty to remind all that long range FPV seems to be restricted, under AP guidelines/rules  

Hi Friends,

Here is the FY21AP UPGRADE Kit... Received today.

It comes with  :

1.) 2 X Data Transceivers 433 Mhz, 2000mW (25 km range) + Antennas (First Pic)
2.) GCS (Ground Controller Station) + software + all necessary cables. (Second Pic)





You can see AIROLI Flying field in the above pic

Quote from: anwar on March 28, 2011, 04:56:15 PM
PS: My duty to remind all that long range FPV seems to be restricted, under AP guidelines/rules  

+1 on that ,Also airoli is on the final approach path for R/W 27 of mumbai, FAP incl 30 deg from R/W threshold on either side of the threshold in case of a straight in approach and for a circling approach, it is 18 nm i think, in both cases it is within the field, be advised, be extremely careful. unlike other countries our DGCA rules are extremely restrictive and stringent. all the best

Quote from: saurabhhsrivastavaa on March 28, 2011, 04:36:19 PM
.. NTM Series 35-36A 1400Kv / 550W Brushless Outrunner Motor with accessories...

Hi saurabh

Do update me on the performance of the motor + plush 60..i am planning to buy the same for my extra 330s.

Regards
Ankur

Quote from: augustinev on March 29, 2011, 02:37:52 PM
+1 on that ,Also airoli is on the final approach path for R/W 27 of mumbai, FAP incl 30 deg from R/W threshold on either side of the threshold in case of a straight in approach and for a circling approach, it is 18 nm i think, in both cases it is within the field, be advised, be extremely careful. unlike other countries our DGCA rules are extremely restrictive and stringent. all the best

Thanks for the headsup Augustinev. I will not be flying the setup there anyways... I just downloaded the map as sample. I plan to fly with the 25km setup, way away from the city... maybe I will take help from Praveen to get to his farmhouse 40 km away....
The last thing I would need is a legal implication... Not worth it at all. Not to worry.  
Appreciate your inputs and help.  

Thanks to Anwar as well for bringing this to notice.

Quote from: ankurkaul17 on March 29, 2011, 03:07:00 PM
Do update me on the performance of the motor + plush 60..i am planning to buy the same for my extra 330s.

Sure Ankur. Will keep you posted once I receive the parcel.

Quote from: anwar on March 28, 2011, 04:03:38 PM
Sai (rcforall) has been doing similar things for a while now. 

Anwar ,
I have my own air frame which at best could be described as a highly modified Skywalker using locally available 30kg/cu. m styrofoam hand made 
Done a couple of flights beyond 3 KM  but  cant go beyond as we are boxed in beyond that distance considering our flying location
So I guess have to live with this limitation for a while .
My LRS is Dragon link  which  has been flown beyond 20 km else where.
Had a severe Crash a few weeks back  with the plane slamming nose first  from an altitude of 116 m  at a terminal impact velocity of well over 100km/h.
Plane was write off but no damage what so ever to the electronics including the Auto Pilot . Proving that local HD styro is as good. Battery was a write off though
In fact I found that the fact that the styro gave way completely helped in decimating energy .


Sai

Oh i missed this update from saurabh.. the plane look huge man..
How is the fuselage space inside, enough to fit all your electronics?
As I plan for eagle tree, I need a monster in air 
Will start building my fpv plane in a month or so

Quote from: rcforall on March 19, 2011, 04:17:02 PM
BTW we are their distributors in India should you need any tech support from the company let me know.
Sai

Sai, was wondering what is the legal status of the OSD in India.

Also, anyone has any views on FPV (first person view) flying - I mean is it illegal, or is it just that the rules are conspicous by their absence (as is the case for general RC flying), and therefore one should refrain.

Regards
Rishi

Hey saurabh, have a doubt regarding the HK fpv plane you have bought. Are the wings in two halfs like the easy star and could be removed for transportation?

Quote from: rashdon on April 25, 2011, 07:49:27 PM
Sai, was wondering what is the legal status of the OSD in India.

Also, anyone has any views on FPV (first person view) flying - I mean is it illegal, or is it just that the rules are conspicous by their absence (as is the case for general RC flying), and therefore one should refrain.

There is no legal cover under the law of the land even for RC Flying. It was AMAI which set FPV out side the purview of Legal R/C Flying. Well, AMAI is still prove itself as governing body to lay laws/guideline for Indian citizens.

Till then, everything is Black, everything is White. Use your judgement and ability to convince authorities in event of any eventualities. 

one law that i see it will be covered under would be , (a) FPV should be 25 Nautical Miles 46.3 Kms from nearest Airport (This is called the TMA i.e Terminal Manoeuvring Area ) (b) Outside this area max ht , if i am not mistaken is 1000 feet agl, above which Flight Plan is mandatory. If push comes to shove this is the rule DGCA will apply. Bottom line is all FPV guys need o fly it responsibly, one show off, one news piece and that will be the end of FPV in india.

Quote from: foamybuilder on April 11, 2011, 03:00:47 PM
Oh i missed this update from saurabh.. the plane look huge man..
How is the fuselage space inside, enough to fit all your electronics?
As I plan for eagle tree, I need a monster in air 
Will start building my fpv plane in a month or so

Hi Foamybuilder,

Yes, there is a lot of space inside the fuselage. Infact the fuselage is quite huge indeed. I should easily hold a 6Cell 5000 mah pack. However, I will be using the 4 cell 5000 mah pack. The only problem is that, the inside space is a bit narrow for your hands to slip in.

Quote from: foamybuilder on April 28, 2011, 10:56:27 PM
Hey saurabh, have a doubt regarding the HK fpv plane you have bought. Are the wings in two halfs like the easy star and could be removed for transportation?

Hi,
Yes, the wings are in 2 pcs and you can dismantle for transportation. However, I plan to epoxy them together for more sturdiness.
Cheers...

Quote from: augustinev on April 29, 2011, 05:16:24 AM
one law that i see it will be covered under would be , (a) FPV should be 25 Nautical Miles 46.3 Kms from nearest Airport (This is called the TMA i.e Terminal Manoeuvring Area ) (b) Outside this area max ht , if i am not mistaken is 1000 feet agl, above which Flight Plan is mandatory. If push comes to shove this is the rule DGCA will apply. Bottom line is all FPV guys need o fly it responsibly, one show off, one news piece and that will be the end of FPV in india.

+1 to that.. FPV guys have to use their systems responsibly and at their own risk.

I received my FRSky DIY module with 2 receivers yesterday. I have installed it in my Turnigy 9X and it works really well.

Here is the video for installation guide.



My radio gear is ready for the FPV flight, however I am still waiting for the power setup to arrive.

The new GSC by FYTech.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showatt.php?attachmentid=3973398&d=1303898692
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showatt.php?attachmentid=3973399&d=1303898972

Just try it... you need to have the google earth plugin installed.

http://www.google.com/earth/explore/products/plugin.html

I know I have been going slow on my FPV project, but thats how I intend it to be. Dont want to rush anything. Yesterday, I received my power setup for the EPP FPV plane. I will be installing it over the weekend and the flying starts soon after that. In the meanwhile, I also converted my Turnigy 9X to the FrSky system... Here are a few pics with stock antenna and a HIGH GAIN Antenna.

This is the converted radio WITHOUT any antenna.



Here is the radio with FrSky 2.4Ghz Stock antenna (2dbi gain)



Another pic with STOCK antenna



This is the tx with HIGH GAIN Antenna (5dbi) for Longer range



Another pic with the High Gain Antenna