kbehrent
Well Known Member
I've been researching HD cameras that I could install in the cockpit to record my first flight along with documenting some of the phase I test flights. I also want to capture the audio from my intercom and radios. I want a simple plug-n-play solution without voiding my warranty by hacking into the camera and replacing the built-in mic.
The Drift cameras are one of the few that have both a built-in mic along with an external mic jack. Not sure how good the audio is when plugged into a headphone jack or directly wired into the audio panel. I have the PSE 9000EX audio panel, which is a 4-place audio system, so I could easily dedicate one jack for the camera if I don't want to use the co-pilot one.
Since I'm ready to fly, I decided I better make a decision so I started looking again and noticed that Drift has a new HD camera, Drift HD Action. Below is a list of differences I found when comparing new HD camera to the HD170.
Differences between new Drift HD compared to HD170:
Recording Angles: 170 deg in 1080 mode instead of 127deg
Replaceable lenses
Improved 2.5mm external mic jack easier audio recording
Remote Range: 5m range instead of 10ft
Photo resolution: 9mp vs 5mp
Dimensions: 30mm shorter in length & better aerodynamics than HD170
Weight: Lighter (119.1g vs 138.9g)
Supposedly smarter, more programmable than the HD170
ED: This camera won't be available in stores until early October
I would be interested in hearing from anybody that has used this new camera or the HD170 and connected the external mic jack into the aircraft headphone jack or audio panel.
The Drift cameras are one of the few that have both a built-in mic along with an external mic jack. Not sure how good the audio is when plugged into a headphone jack or directly wired into the audio panel. I have the PSE 9000EX audio panel, which is a 4-place audio system, so I could easily dedicate one jack for the camera if I don't want to use the co-pilot one.
Since I'm ready to fly, I decided I better make a decision so I started looking again and noticed that Drift has a new HD camera, Drift HD Action. Below is a list of differences I found when comparing new HD camera to the HD170.
Differences between new Drift HD compared to HD170:
Recording Angles: 170 deg in 1080 mode instead of 127deg
Replaceable lenses
Improved 2.5mm external mic jack easier audio recording
Remote Range: 5m range instead of 10ft
Photo resolution: 9mp vs 5mp
Dimensions: 30mm shorter in length & better aerodynamics than HD170
Weight: Lighter (119.1g vs 138.9g)
Supposedly smarter, more programmable than the HD170
ED: This camera won't be available in stores until early October
I would be interested in hearing from anybody that has used this new camera or the HD170 and connected the external mic jack into the aircraft headphone jack or audio panel.
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