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This may belong in the boost glider section, then again it may be of interest to the wider community so I'm putting it here.
I've been using FrSky RF modules and receivers in my electric R/C airplanes and RCRGs for a number of years now and am very happy with their products. I recently bought a new Taranis TX (https://www.alofthobbies.com/frsky-taranis.html). The hardware has built-in support for telemetry; the software is open source.
TX can display telemetry in real time on its LCD, as well as log it to an SD card. I have also configured it to audibly announce altitude when I depress a momentary switch, so I can keep my eyes on the model.
The image is a plot of a recent electric glider flight. It graphs Relative Signal Strength Indicator (in dB) to altitude in (in m). As one might expect, their relationship is inversely proportional.
Other sensors are available for this system, including (supposedly) a GPS unit, though I'm still looking for a retailer who has one.
Nominal range the manufacturer advertises is 2km, though this number refers to horizontal distance at low altitude (<<1000'). I've seen reports of people flying FPV setups at significantly longer ranges, and with clear (vertical) line of sight I expect even greater range.
I plan to fly this setup at Snow Ranch tomorrow in one if my RCRGs.
Ari.
I've been using FrSky RF modules and receivers in my electric R/C airplanes and RCRGs for a number of years now and am very happy with their products. I recently bought a new Taranis TX (https://www.alofthobbies.com/frsky-taranis.html). The hardware has built-in support for telemetry; the software is open source.
TX can display telemetry in real time on its LCD, as well as log it to an SD card. I have also configured it to audibly announce altitude when I depress a momentary switch, so I can keep my eyes on the model.
The image is a plot of a recent electric glider flight. It graphs Relative Signal Strength Indicator (in dB) to altitude in (in m). As one might expect, their relationship is inversely proportional.
Other sensors are available for this system, including (supposedly) a GPS unit, though I'm still looking for a retailer who has one.
Nominal range the manufacturer advertises is 2km, though this number refers to horizontal distance at low altitude (<<1000'). I've seen reports of people flying FPV setups at significantly longer ranges, and with clear (vertical) line of sight I expect even greater range.
I plan to fly this setup at Snow Ranch tomorrow in one if my RCRGs.
Ari.