Trying out camera siting and editing- a bit amateurish and not tightly edited, but OK for a first pass.
Not sure why the audio wasn't captured.
Drop box link-
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yigqy1rktdvrjaq/11.10.22%20HOME-NZTE.mp4?dl=0
Camera is mounted up in the top right corner just above the master switch.
This was about the best fixed place I could find- perhaps a chest mount may be better?
Need to tilt the camera up more to get a better lookahead.
Pity about my bald head- need to wear a cap!
Thank you Stuart, for taking the time; My knowledge and enthusiasm are growing thanks to good folks like yourself
Further update- Fusioncopter sent me an stl file of a camera mount they use. I 3D printed it and tried it out- works well.
It allows a relatively unobstructed view of the flight controls, EFIS and suroundings.
Perfecto! Thansk Fusioncopter!
I need to firm up the mount- it was only softly clamped in this test- and permanently wire the camera 5V supply inside the side canopy hoop to keep an uncluttered cockpit.
A sample video is here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A60hxbm8QG0
A video of 3 landings at the local field.
https://www.facebook.com/1034764558/videos/918836509095280/
The nano is super easy to land gently- it just floats along at 20-30 kph in ground effect.
I have posted another video- a bit shorter and tighter editing this time!
Aim was to better understand my take-off technique and also try a head-mounted camera.
The video is here> https://www.dropbox.com/s/26mqze9e08339go/22.10.2022%20HOME-NZTE%20head%20mount.mp4?dl=0
The head mounted camera is not a good idea-
The canopy hoops obscure the view-almost as bad as my head with the bulkhead mounted camera.
With your head on a swivel checking traffic, instruments, and generally enjoying the view- the video is too 'busy'.
Next flight I will try a chest mounted camera position.
Re take-off technique-
Above 3000 engine rpm my brakes start slipping, so I normally just go with the flow as in the first take-off in the video.
The second take-off I held some back stick above about 200 rotor rpm so the rotor was helping the brakes hold. It felt more in control.
Very nice Stuart. Keep them coming. l’m stealing every idea I can get from you guys. Mine should arrive soon!