Alternative to Runcam 2 ?

[davidhk129]

I know one can download the runcam 2 app to smartphone, ios or android.
My question is :
Runcam 2 is a bit pricey, is there an alternative ?

 

[RENOV8R]

I have a couple Foxeer Legends, quite nice for the price. In fact, the image quality is better than the RC2 afaik. Nice feature, you can set it up to be controlled by your radio
https://www.getfpv.com/foxeer-legend-1-1080p-60fps-hd-camera-3931.html

 

[davidhk129]

I have not done any purchases with US sellers for reasons below:
1. Exchange rate. When the rate is applied, it might cost more than buying in Canada.
2. Shipping charge ……. in US$. Amazon.ca offers free shipping, for example.
3. Possible charge of the so-called "import tax/charge"..... in US$.

When taken the above into the equation, I might end up paying more dealing with US sellers.

I'll look form the same model from Canadian sellers.

Thank you.

 

[davidhk129]

Adding...…..
In Amazon.ca: Foxeer Legend 1 cost more than Runcam 2
Foxeer……….. from $122 to $175.
Runcam 2 ……. $107

 

[RENOV8R]

I have not done any purchases with US sellers for reasons below:
1. Exchange rate. When the rate is applied, it might cost more than buying in Canada.
2. Shipping charge ……. in US$. Amazon.ca offers free shipping, for example.
3. Possible charge of the so-called "import tax/charge"..... in US$.

When taken the above into the equation, I might end up paying more dealing with US sellers.

I'll look form the same model from Canadian sellers.

Thank you.

 

[RENOV8R]

I have not done any purchases with US sellers for reasons below:
1. Exchange rate. When the rate is applied, it might cost more than buying in Canada.
2. Shipping charge ……. in US$. Amazon.ca offers free shipping, for example.
3. Possible charge of the so-called "import tax/charge"..... in US$.

When taken the above into the equation, I might end up paying more dealing with US sellers.

I'll look form the same model from Canadian sellers.

Thank you.

http://www.greathobbies.com/search/...hvendor=FXR&srchcat=UXC&srchstkstatsort=avail

 

[davidhk129]

Thank you.

 

[RENOV8R]

Adding...…..
In Amazon.ca: Foxeer Legend 1 cost more than Runcam 2
Foxeer……….. from $122 to $175.
Runcam 2 ……. $107

If you look on ebay, there are some Legend 2 for about the same price as the RC with free shipping

 

[RENOV8R]

Just curious, what quad are you using that you want this type of camera?

 

[davidhk129]

If you look on ebay, there are some Legend 2 for about the same price as the RC with free shipping

Yes. I also found it from Banggood.
Foxeer Legend 2 C$95.97
CA$3.13 via Canada Direct Mail
Shipping time:5-15 business days

 

[davidhk129]

Just curious, what quad are you using that you want this type of camera?

Well, it is a thought.
I have a Syma x5c-1 which has a camera but just for recording. It is not fpv. No altitude mode, no headless mode. No bell and whistle. Just plain old-fashioned quad.
I have finally managed to fly it with competence. I like it more and more, so much so that I am thinking of installing a fpv cam.

 

[RENOV8R]

Well, it is a thought.
I have a Syma x5c-1 which has a camera but just for recording. It is not fpv. No altitude mode, no headless mode. No bell and whistle. Just plain old-fashioned quad.
I have finally managed to fly it with competence. I like it more and more, so much so that I am thinking of installing a fpv cam.

But the Legend isn't an fpv camera. And too heavy for that Syma to handle

 

[davidhk129]

Oh well. What a shame.
Thank you for the warning.

 

[RENOV8R]

There is a simple option. Just get a micro AIO fpv cam, stick it on the bottom of the Syma and you're good to go. You could connect it to a small external 1S battery as the Syma can handle 20 extra grams of weight without any noticeable change in flight performance. Or you could just open that bird up and connect it directly to the board.
https://www.getfpv.com/z02-aio-camera-5-8g-vtx-wired-version-with-25-35-mount.html

 

[davidhk129]

5.8g ?
So I'll be using my D43 monitor instead of my smartphone ?

 

[RENOV8R]

Absolutely, and with much more range.

 

[davidhk129]

What does it mean by "wired version"?
I have to connect a camera wire to the drone?

 

[RENOV8R]

Just the power wires.

 

[davidhk129]

That can be a problem.
At the belly of the syma, there is a connector port for the included camera to plug in.
How do I know the port will fit the z02 plug?

And, what is an external 1S battery?

 

[RENOV8R]

Ok never mind, I posted the wrong camera. This is what you need, just connect it to a power supply and it will send an image directly to your monitor.
https://www.getfpv.com/caddx-beetle-v1-800tvl-micro-fpv-camera-5-8g-vtx.html