DIY Camera mount, top vs bottom

[DanC]

Hi Guys,

I ordered a RunCam2 for my Syma X8C. I'm planning on doing a mount similar to the one described here:

I'm not a big fan of legs, props and prop guards showing in the videos. So I'm thinking of doing one of two options:
1. Do a mount similar to the one one the video above, but a bit taller so that the camera is further down.
2. Do a mount similar to the video above, maybe a bit taller too, but instead mount it on top of the quadcopter.

Based on your own experiences which option would you recommend?

Thanks!

 

[RENOV8R]

I would say drop it down some. Mounted on top might make the quad a little tipsy. Lower COG is always better.

 

[Jackson]

I'm not a big fan of legs, props and prop guards showing

These will bolt right up . Need to be 1 or 2.
http://www.banggood.com/FC-DJI-Phan...ghten-Broaden-Landing-Gear-Skid-p-920118.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tall-Landin...637640?hash=item1e8c866848:g:hJYAAOxyBPZTjZK4

Prices are all over the the place can't tell if they are all the same.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tall-Landin...631992?hash=item5671fd9678:g:dW0AAOSwqu9U8DK2

But with a seller called snakewang, who knows.

 

[DanC]

Thanks guys! I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[RENOV8R]

These will bolt right up . Need to be 1 or 2.
http://www.banggood.com/FC-DJI-Phan...ghten-Broaden-Landing-Gear-Skid-p-920118.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tall-Landin...637640?hash=item1e8c866848:g:hJYAAOxyBPZTjZK4

Prices are all over the the place can't tell if they are all the same.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tall-Landin...631992?hash=item5671fd9678:g:dW0AAOSwqu9U8DK2

But with a seller called snakewang, who knows.

Hahaha snakewang, AKA tripod

 

[DanC]

To settle this thread, it seems the way to go is mount underneath mainly because of the center of gravity. I've done that today with "ok" results, but I know I can do better so I'll be experimenting a bit more.