New runcam/mobius like camera... but with low latency and a built in transmitter

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I'm just going to leave you with the video, here is the description:
Published on Sep 28, 2015
In this video we bench test the "Sky-HD01" camera from SkySightHobby. It is a 1080p@30fps camera with a Mobius/RunCam form factor which comes with an integrated 400mW 32ch 5.8GHz transmitter. In addition it comes with a tiltable lens, which avoids the need for a tilted camera mount on quadcopters. This is a full bench review of the camera and its functions, including latency measurements of the live out, which is relevant for FPV usage.

This is a rather long video, so here are some jump points for you:
Introduction/Unboxing: 0:00
Features & basic functions: 1:28
Changing the settings: 6:49
Weight & size comparison: 10:51
Live out latency measurements: 12:58
Conclusion: 16:16

If you are just here for the latency measurements, here they are:
Without recording: 100ms
While recording 1080p@30fps: 67ms

Further information on this camera:

Manufacturer:
http://www.skysighthobby.com/

RCGroups Thread:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showth...

Where to buy:
Aliexpress: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/produ...
Geekbuying: http://www.geekbuying.com/item/AIO-SK...
FPVModel: http://www.fpvmodel.com/sky-hd01-5-8g...

 
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Hey GJH, have you tried one yet? Looks like it could be a great solution for non-racers. I have been trying to come up with a all in one solution. The separate components and wires take up a surprising amount of room. I have been trying to use a single HD board camera running to a mini DVR and there is latency that you can easily see. Even when flying slow it is unnerving. For us general hobby fliers do you think this would be a good choice?
 
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HDtallrider said:
Hey GJH, have you tried one yet? Looks like it could be a great solution for non-racers. I have been trying to come up with a all in one solution. The separate components and wires take up a surprising amount of room. I have been trying to use a single HD board camera running to a mini DVR and there is latency that you can easily see. Even when flying slow it is unnerving. For us general hobby fliers do you think this would be a good choice?
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100ms delay is actually really good, even for a racer. I have yet to try it, but really like the concept. I actually think a racer would be one of the better uses of it because it is small, reasonable latency, and takes up only a little room.

Bonus video haha

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=159330967745956
 
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HDtallrider

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Haha! I'm way too old to do that ( I can remember when the Dead Sea was sick:rolleyes: ). Really looks cool, though. I thought the racers used FPV setups that were closer to zero latency? I'm gonna do a little more research, but I'm intrigued. Looks like it could solve one of my problems as well. Have you heard of this company before?
 
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HDtallrider said:
Haha! I'm way too old to do that ( I can remember when the Dead Sea was sick:rolleyes: ). Really looks cool, though. I thought the racers used FPV setups that were closer to zero latency? I'm gonna do a little more research, but I'm intrigued. Looks like it could solve one of my problems as well. Have you heard of this company before?
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Never hear of the company, and this would be suitable for someone starting as they would not notice the latency (1/10th a second), where as it may make someh what of a difference for people who are REALLY good haha.



The second to last number is tenths of a second, the last number cycles from 0 to 9 in a tenth
 
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HDtallrider

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Really? You think it's pricey? It takes snaps and videos and records. It has internal and external power. It has a 400mw Tx. It can be operated by remote. Comes with everything for under $100.00. Sounds pretty competitive to me. Besides, you said you already have a gimbal....... Time to spend some of that OT money you earned:D
 
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HDtallrider said:
Really? You think it's pricey? It takes snaps and videos and records. It has internal and external power. It has a 400mw Tx. It can be operated by remote. Comes with everything for under $100.00. Sounds pretty competitive to me. Besides, you said you already have a gimbal....... Time to spend some of that OT money you earned:D
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Hahahaha, I meant that I can't fly FPV from a gimbal with it as I need to have the camera I record from a gimbal with. For me all it would be is a DVR for my FPV.
 
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Ha! Ok. Now I get it. I am mostly interested in occasionally recording my FPV without adding the latency I get from a DVR.
 
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HDtallrider said:
Ha! Ok. Now I get it. I am mostly interested in occasionally recording my FPV without adding the latency I get from a DVR.
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You should be able to wire your FPV in parallel to record your FPV without the need for your signal to pass through the DVR if you have a separate DVR that is. This camera is defiantly a way forward for FPV haha.
 
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Hadn't thought of that. I just weighed my FPV stuff and it's 91g. Almost double the Sky-HD01. A lot more than I thought it would be. My birthday is the end of the month, maybe I'll drop a hint with a link attached........
 
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