Syma X8C
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Captaindan87
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Next question, can I change the camera?? If so, any recommendations
TJ Wright
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Of course you can....how much imagination do you have?....that is the only hindrance.....sky's the limit
oh...and weight......you need to keep ...(camera..battery..and camera mount)...4 oz or less....NO MORE
a gopro is too heavy...I suggest something like a xiomi sport cam or a runcam...I am using a runcam copy..and also I have an "Ion" Snap Cam Lite...5mp....100 bucks online..both give great video...
you need to figure our how to mount a camera using the original dovetail mount underneath the Syma X8
I used the corresponding piece off of the original camera, and mounted that onto a Andoer gimble, for vibration elimination.the whole assy, then slides into the original mount securely.
go to the build threads and find mine..the pics will show you how to mount it.
oh...and weight......you need to keep ...(camera..battery..and camera mount)...4 oz or less....NO MORE
a gopro is too heavy...I suggest something like a xiomi sport cam or a runcam...I am using a runcam copy..and also I have an "Ion" Snap Cam Lite...5mp....100 bucks online..both give great video...
you need to figure our how to mount a camera using the original dovetail mount underneath the Syma X8
I used the corresponding piece off of the original camera, and mounted that onto a Andoer gimble, for vibration elimination.the whole assy, then slides into the original mount securely.
go to the build threads and find mine..the pics will show you how to mount it.
Captaindan87
Member
I will build this via your instructions and succeed.
TJ Wright
Well-Known Member
If you do....You will not go wrong...and you will be happy...
order a Andoer gimble assy...non motorized...under 20 bucks.....
then order a set of DJI Phantom III white gimble balls...the black ones that come in the gimble are way too stiff for light cameras....when these items are in your hands...then I can guide you through whatever you don't understand....as for the camera...whatever you can afford to buy will do...but lighter and smaller is always best....Spectrum makes a very good camera with built in 5.8ghz Tx and a card slot...12mp 72.00
later you can add FPV goggles, and fly that way......this is a good way to start.
order a Andoer gimble assy...non motorized...under 20 bucks.....
then order a set of DJI Phantom III white gimble balls...the black ones that come in the gimble are way too stiff for light cameras....when these items are in your hands...then I can guide you through whatever you don't understand....as for the camera...whatever you can afford to buy will do...but lighter and smaller is always best....Spectrum makes a very good camera with built in 5.8ghz Tx and a card slot...12mp 72.00
later you can add FPV goggles, and fly that way......this is a good way to start.