Has anyone used wifi streaming video in a rocket (i.e., wifi transceiver in rocket that you connect to with phone / tablet so you can watch / record video live on your phone / tablet)?
I have been really impressed with the range on the wifi transmitters in modern drones - 1 kilometer seems pretty easy to accomplish. I was looking at some inexpensive wifi cameras and wondering if I could put one in a nose cone and have it work for live viewing. I am still firmly in the low-powered rocket zone but have been avoiding higher-flying rockets (e.g., dual-stage, E-engines, etc...) since I have a relatively small field to launch in. If I had a live camera feed this would go a long way to finding a rocket that drifts further than expected. Also it looks like you can use the wifi signal strength to locate lost drones so thinking I could do that to find rocket as well (particularly in combination with video). I am trying to avoid anything with a monthly subscription (i.e., most GPS tracking systems) and don't want to spend a bunch so wondering if this might be a decent enough option at a low cost.
Wondering about something like this:
If I just wanted to use wifi signal strength to locate rocket I could maybe use these:
Sorry if this has been discussed / dismissed. I tried to search the forums but so much comes up with wifi relays and other stuff it is difficult to find anything if it is out there already. I did see an Open.HD thread but that seemed quite specific with a limited number of wifi transmitters supported (although I did learn some from the wiki / discussions).
I have been really impressed with the range on the wifi transmitters in modern drones - 1 kilometer seems pretty easy to accomplish. I was looking at some inexpensive wifi cameras and wondering if I could put one in a nose cone and have it work for live viewing. I am still firmly in the low-powered rocket zone but have been avoiding higher-flying rockets (e.g., dual-stage, E-engines, etc...) since I have a relatively small field to launch in. If I had a live camera feed this would go a long way to finding a rocket that drifts further than expected. Also it looks like you can use the wifi signal strength to locate lost drones so thinking I could do that to find rocket as well (particularly in combination with video). I am trying to avoid anything with a monthly subscription (i.e., most GPS tracking systems) and don't want to spend a bunch so wondering if this might be a decent enough option at a low cost.
Wondering about something like this:
Amazon.com: AKK KC03 2.8MM 120 Degree 800TVL NTSC Switchable Camera with 600mW FPV Transmitter : Toys & Games
Amazon.com: AKK KC03 2.8MM 120 Degree 800TVL NTSC Switchable Camera with 600mW FPV Transmitter : Toys & Games
www.amazon.com
If I just wanted to use wifi signal strength to locate rocket I could maybe use these:
Amazon.com: Longruner 3pcs Wireless Transceiver Module 2.4G 1100m NRF24L01+PA+LNA in Antistatic Foam for ArduinoIDE Compatible with Antenna LKY67 : Electronics
Amazon.com: Longruner 3pcs Wireless Transceiver Module 2.4G 1100m NRF24L01+PA+LNA in Antistatic Foam for ArduinoIDE Compatible with Antenna LKY67 : Electronics
www.amazon.com
Sorry if this has been discussed / dismissed. I tried to search the forums but so much comes up with wifi relays and other stuff it is difficult to find anything if it is out there already. I did see an Open.HD thread but that seemed quite specific with a limited number of wifi transmitters supported (although I did learn some from the wiki / discussions).