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A short history .....
In the late 90's I watched a friend build and fly a video camera with transmitter. With the exception of the time it triggered the altimeter when he turned it on, the system worked great. From that time on, I have been interested in packing a camera or a video camera on a rocket. I have flown various versions from $500 down to $80. Most were packed in the rocket with or without mirrors with mostly good success. With the availability of cheap cameras from China and the advent of 3D printing, Malcolm and I have put together a pretty neat combination. The U8 video camera, 8 gig memory card and 3D Printed Mount for 3", 4" 5" and 6" airframes. We offer two colors, White and Black ABS. Since the mounts are printed with ABS Plastic, you can paint them any color you like. Although the printing is not as smooth as I would like, it has turned out to be very functional.
Information and videos can be found at: https://theflightcommander.com/flight-commander-video
Cost of the Camera, 8gig Card and Mount of your choice is $60. We include shipping within the US and will pay the sales tax if you live in South Carolina.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Sam
In the late 90's I watched a friend build and fly a video camera with transmitter. With the exception of the time it triggered the altimeter when he turned it on, the system worked great. From that time on, I have been interested in packing a camera or a video camera on a rocket. I have flown various versions from $500 down to $80. Most were packed in the rocket with or without mirrors with mostly good success. With the availability of cheap cameras from China and the advent of 3D printing, Malcolm and I have put together a pretty neat combination. The U8 video camera, 8 gig memory card and 3D Printed Mount for 3", 4" 5" and 6" airframes. We offer two colors, White and Black ABS. Since the mounts are printed with ABS Plastic, you can paint them any color you like. Although the printing is not as smooth as I would like, it has turned out to be very functional.
Information and videos can be found at: https://theflightcommander.com/flight-commander-video
Cost of the Camera, 8gig Card and Mount of your choice is $60. We include shipping within the US and will pay the sales tax if you live in South Carolina.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Sam
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