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Title: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: ak47 on October 14, 2011, 10:49:17 PM
What do you reckon - could i FPV this .................



(http://s4.postimage.org/2f04y39d0/IMG00146_20110106_2241.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2f04y39d0/)


Ant
Title: Re: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: TeeJay on October 14, 2011, 11:01:22 PM
I've seen lots of FPV night flying vids over on RCG, one guy has a mental set up with LED headlights that light over 500m ahead
Title: Re: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: Pooch on October 14, 2011, 11:03:43 PM
I don't see the point of it really. I think it would be deadly dull.

To each their own though I suppose.
Title: Re: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: ak47 on October 14, 2011, 11:06:07 PM
I here what you are saying - heard it was possible but whats to see!!
Title: Re: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: Shikra on October 14, 2011, 11:14:59 PM
Funnily enough, just back from a night flight on my tri.

It was maiden flight too - just to add to the pressure

As to why - purely for the challenge. Bit like the heli guys doing 3d stuff. Doesn't do it for me, but each to the their own.
Title: Re: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: Dizzy on October 14, 2011, 11:24:49 PM
My intention is not to fly in the dark but to photograph backlite monuments at night  :D

there is some really nice pics to be had for sure  :D

dizzy
Title: Re: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: Shikra on October 14, 2011, 11:26:59 PM
QUick clip.....

Short clip or Tri FPV maiden... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuDEYYNOSS4#)
Title: Re: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: bignose13 on October 15, 2011, 06:11:48 AM
Shakira
To be fair mate, you got it sussed, sometimes you just amaze me
I struggle to fly my tri in the day let alone the night and in a carpark
Still think your a pleb though
Should have my nightship up and running within a fortnight, just waiting on LED's and current sensor
Title: Re: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: g.collins on October 15, 2011, 11:22:23 AM
you must have plenty of confidence at flying that mate, it must feel real alien taking of in to the dark.
well don
:) G
Title: Re: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: Coyote on October 15, 2011, 01:18:03 PM
I dont see why not Ant, sticks out enough, get a low lux camera, good enviormental lighting and your in good shape :)
Title: Re: Is it really feasible to FPV night fly?
Post by: Shikra on October 15, 2011, 01:31:27 PM
Cheers guys.

Gordon - "NO FEAR"
or just point in rough direction and try to avoid everything!!

LOL - I'm quite a nervous and carefull flyer actually, but I do like pushing myself a bit further each time. Keeps it alive