UAV with FPV and sill camera

Were working on building a UAV with first person video and the ability to take still shots from a 8mp camera.

Before we get into the camera setup I have a few questions regarding the UAV portion.

We are using a predator B as the aircraft with FMA co-pilot. We need to find out the cheapest route to getting this thing autonomous. Has anyone used the AP4? Ive read if it is used in conjunction with the co-pilot that it is a cheap and stable system capable of returning to base.

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by wayne garris on May 27, 2008 at 1:02pm

if your interested you could put together an ap based on a basicx controler and a etrex 32channel 5hz gps module for under $200 ive been testing it for a couple,e of weeks now and although ive had trouble with my rc gear the ap has done great. you can check out my blog on it here.

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Permalink Reply by UAidiot on May 27, 2008 at 2:15pm

definitely interested. I'm not familiar with basicX. What all would we need?

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Permalink Reply by UAidiot on May 28, 2008 at 5:46am

Would a eTrex cobined with the AP4 and FPV camera/Tx be to much weight for the 63" Predator? Were also thinking about adding ailerons from balsa to the bird for stability. The Co-pilot is more effective on aileron wings. Not sure exactly how to mix the ailerons with the V-tail though.

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Chris Anderson on May 27, 2008 at 1:48pm

See the comments on this thread about a used AP4 for sale.

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Permalink Reply by UAidiot on May 27, 2008 at 2:14pm

Thats funny. I'm the one who is about to buy that. Is that a good unit to use?

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