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Old 04-09-2011, 12:45 PM
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Completed my Drift HD170 Tail Cam mount. The remote works perfectly from the cockpit with canopy closed. I'll post videos soon...



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Old 04-09-2011, 04:24 PM
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Dang that looks nice. Thank you for posting pics. Just wondering, did you figure out the angle you would need on the camera to get the correct view based on cruise flight attitude?
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Old 04-09-2011, 05:28 PM
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Thx! The cameras FOV is large enough I didn't worry about it and simply positioned it parallel to the top edge of the VS.

just uploaded a youtube video demonstrating the Drift HD from the tail cam position as well as a Contour HD capturing the cockpit view (facing aft).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZDuA05ux3E
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Old 04-09-2011, 05:51 PM
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Ken,
Great video!

Not to highjack this thread, but I dig the helmet set up. Would you mind telling me about it? You can PM me so we don't creep the thread.
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Old 04-09-2011, 08:05 PM
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Hi Ken,
It is a very good install. I just loved it. If you have any building pictures of the tail cam mount please provide a link. I am very new to composites and love to learn from you
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Old 04-09-2011, 09:02 PM
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wrapped camera in electrical tape, waxed, and wrapped in carbon and epoxy to form a tube


cut a slot in the VS fairing to fit the tube

used modeling clay and two layers of 2oz glass and epoxy to transition smoothly into the VS fairing

lots of sanding, filling and priming:

Plenty more minor details such as placing some reinforcing layers internal to the structure. Fabricating and spring action plunger which holds the camera in place via the cameras built in screw mount (1/4"-24 thread) and adding the blind nuts to match the VS as well as sealing the rear of the fairing as I did in the original. Took me 3 days start to finish.
I still would like to fab a clear plastic cover to protect the lens and allow me to fly without the camera installed - I wouldn't want to fly with a big open hole like as I'm not so sure it would get torn off in the 200mph winds

Hope this helps.
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Old 04-11-2011, 08:25 PM
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Great pics. Thank you.
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Old 04-16-2011, 02:40 PM
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Default Wing Cameras!!!!!!

Moved to new local!!!!!!

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Old 04-18-2011, 09:30 AM
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I have four different sports action cameras (GoPro, Drift HD-170, Contour and Origon Scientific ATC-9000) and have written reviews on all of them. The best and most for your money without a doubt for shooting from an aircraft platform is the Drift HD-0170! It has a preview screen, Rf remote control with more than enough range to cover the entire aircraft, great photo and video quality, the best mounting system, a movable lens and all the features of the other cameras as well. All that is required to mount this unit is to drill a couple of holes or slots preferably, in one of the supplied mounts. I drilled three holes on two center distances and this allows me to mount the camera in a multitude of different locations simply by removing and replacing two existing screws,(Front top of wing looking foreword, front bottom looking foreword, rear top of wing, rear bottom looking back, wing tip looking at cockpit, Top or bottom of V/S looking foreword or back plus many other locations that virtually cover the entire aircraft). The location can be changed in about one minute or so. When you are shooting and want the ground to be the point of interest for your video, you should angle your camera 13 degrees downward for best results. This holds true with just about any lens from 16mm wide to 600mm telephoto. With the typical wide lenses on these small sports cameras, we use this 13 degree setting even when shooting plane to plane as the video looses interest if you cant see the ground or horizon. The tiny R/F remote is also a must, as the I/R remote models require pointing directly at the cameras lens. If you would like to narrate your video from the cockpit the camera has a standard audio jack that interfaces with your headset or intercom. I will post a short video link here for review that clearly shows the video quality, stability, Etc. This was shot at 200 MPH. If anyone is interested or desires more information just let me know. Regards, Allan

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Old 04-19-2011, 10:13 AM
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Allan,
have you used anything that was NOT HD? I just bought the drift X170, which is only 720p, and thought that would be adequate. Really would rather spend $150....than my entire avgas budget.... on HD!
I haven't tried it yet, but a lot of canned YouTube video seems pretty blurry.
with the slower action filming flight, I hoped it would be ok viewed on a small standard TV or monitor.
time will tell.
thanks for the great tips on mounts...I'll be heading to the airport with tools in hand! ( except if I want to return this to Costco, I guess I'd better not butcher their mounts!
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