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  1. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Spouse support is a critical component !!! As you well know !!! We not only must justify a considerable portion of disposable income spent...we must justify the time spent at the flight line !!! Perhaps the best solution would be if the spouse is also bitten by the quad bug ???? MMMmmmmm...
  2. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Thank you 5775. Your many posts are greatly appreciated. I read them very carefully !! The question boils down to; cost, latency and keeping a record of a most memorable flight. This ( expensive) hobby, as with any hobby is best when " spouse supported ". A way to encourage this support...
  3. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Well....NOT a big response !!.........I have had the pleasure of talking with Eric at VooDooQuads !!! He took a great deal of time to teach me !!! The bottom line ....if I got it right ??? The HD downlink is now available in the market ( Connex HD)......but to start out....I will go much, much...
  4. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Still studying.....so I can ask the right questions !!! SO....Dragonlink V2 or Connex ??? for the HD video downlink ...with zero latency ??? mmmm....BIG $$ difference !!! SOOoooo.....I want what the Connex does....but $ 1600 is kinda steep !!! But...maybe THAT is what one must...
  5. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    This will take more study !! Much more study !!!! Trying to understand the issue of Latency !!! The first video really shows what it is !!! BUT....What dedicated camera to use to get 0 latency ???? Do I need the DJI Lightbridge ??? $ 1600 Yikes Dragonlink Tx/Rx look to be excellent...
  6. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Price is not the driver....although...price is a consideration. Picture resolution, FOV are the deal....along with latency !!! It really looks like the Headplay goggles have it ALL....and for $ 250.00 a pop....THAT is a very reasonable price....with the receiver built in !!! The OLED Zeiss...
  7. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Hello Boys....I'M BACK !!!!!! ( Independence Day quote....) Time to get this ship up with a real set of " Seeing Balls ".....aka "HeadPlay" googles......Have done some standard flying with no FPV....finally....perhaps....will be the " I in da Sky " !!! stay tuned....
  8. I in da sky

    New Hi Res FPV googles-Headplay

    WELL....F I N A L L Y....after a two (2) year wait.....Technology has arrived !!! IT IS HERE NOW !!! I saw it at the Toledo show !!! I tried it out !!! Very light weight...and a perfect hi res pic !! I have NO connection to these people....but they have a great product !!! And...I am going to...
  9. I in da sky

    Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset Used to Control Quadcopter Drone (video) - Geeky gadgets

    The new DK/2 unit offers 1080 res....I think...not out yet.....Latest blah, blah sez July 2014 ????? FOV at 100 degree !!! I might go this way ???? Still researching !!!!! ANYBODY...ANYBODY happen to experience the new model yet....possible at a trade show, ect ?????? Comments...
  10. I in da sky

    Problems Posting & Replying

    All looks good now !! Thanx. Now.....if I just had more time to finish my first ship !!! IIDS
  11. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Something has happened ....I cannot reply to the above post.....not in the normal fashion !!! And why is the above post highlighted ????? What gives ???? IIDS
  12. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Some additional thoughts !!!! I must continue to match my wants with my wallet....against the backdrop of how I want to do my flying.....AND taking into consideration the wise words of our MOD...." Keep the expensive hardware ON THE GROUND....especially when starting out !! " OK.....What does...
  13. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Well...It IS as I suspected...FPV.....especially Virtual Reality technology is a very fast moving area !!! And really difficult for a person to understand....if they have NOT done some homework !!!!!!!!!!!! Which I had NOT !!! I THINK.....I know what I want.....It seems as the latest...
  14. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    SOooooo....Going to the BIG SHOW in Toledo !!! Got my FrSky receiver/transmitter from Aloft for Christmas....AND...the weather is FINALLY turning good !!! BTW.... What a beautiful and well made product !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanx Aloft !!!!!!!!!!! I had SO many other...
  15. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    RTF coupled with HD....THAT will sell....if the price point can be LOW enough !!! Manufactures: READ !!! Have a set-up at the Toledo SHOW...and.....I get " dibs" on the first one !!! As to having a RFT or ARF section....yes !!! That would be good....and I bet it gets traffic....ESPECIALLY if...
  16. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Yea...I am fortunate to be in the market when the latest and greatest is set to be available !! BUT....I am sure there will be improvements...as the hobby evolves as a whole !!! Increased FOV, Longer range, Even better resolution. The Oculus Rift does have the head position feedback feature ...
  17. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    " It gets more expensive "....hahaha.....now, that's a suprise !!! As you had previously stated....at least with ground born equiptment....there is a much lower degree of potential damage !!! Again...ONE good thing is that....at least...the "HD" googles will be my first set !!!! so, they will be...
  18. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Mmmmmm....OK....THIS posted over at FPVlab.com on 11.11.2013 - concerning the availbillity of the "Dominator HD" goggles "Well it comes down to a few things really. How much do you want to spend ? How are your patience levels?..lol Attitudes are availiable and have big FOV , HT , Reciever...
  19. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Well....another question.MM ???? Oculus Rift ??? 110 degree FOV !!! THAT is wide !!! Since I will be ready to dive into FPV...say by June/July !!! I have plenty of time to wait for the latest and greatest.....which sounds like is coming to the Consumer Market ...in 2014 !!! Well....as you...
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