| This picture shows the details of how
the system is laid out. The Panasonic CX161 Color CCD camera
is mounted just behind the co-pilot's seat and angled to get a view between
the top struts. The transmitter is mounted on the side of the body, and
the antenna has been moved to the end of a short length of coax for easier
positioning. The wire going forward is the power cord, and the system
shares the plane's battery. |
 |
| Here is a slightly different angle.
Notice that the main battery (the green Qualcomm's under the nose) were
shifted well forward to balance the plane. I soldered a separate
connector on to the battery to allow me to share the main battery.
The video system adds a total of 1.2 ounces to the plane. |
 |
| This is a tails-eye view of the setup. |
 |
| ... And here's how
it looks on camera! This was shot on an overcast day. |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
