Saturday, January 22, 2022

what I liked about the TX16s the most...

Got this nice radio for review and instantly installed EdgeTX on it - see why...

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

RF in 3D: Analog vs DJI digital Video

One of the suggestions from the 1st "RF in 3D" video was: compare analog with digital video transmission. In this video you will hopefully understand better why DJI (and other digital video transmissions) can look so much better and how they achieve it! Analog is relativly easy to understand (works like your 1950ties analog TV) although I simplified it: it's not only FM but rather the color part is phased in as well). Digital on the other hand is quite complex and we need to know a few basic RF principles until we can "understand" the block of radio waves used by DJI and how it works:
DJI HDL (our Caddx Vista/Airunit RF spec): OFDM, 256QAM? or 64QAM 79.9999ms sync

ASK (amplitude shift keying) + PSK (phase shift keying) = QAMxx many spikes (64 or 256) on a grid that can transmit data simultaneous... After all the research I was a bit dissapointed that I couldn't decode the "spikes" myself with the spectran - but either my knowledge isn't sufficient (I'm not an RF engineer), or we don't know the correct modulation parameters, the sync time... If you want to join my PATREON, please check it out here: https://bit.ly/2ESMtIO ●▬▬▬LINKS▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● ►my "Analog vs. Digital" video: https://youtu.be/tOgS4ME5tBg ►RF in 3D FIRST video (control links): https://youtu.be/1Eagm0EKp0o QRP: Digital FPV 1: Overview https://youtu.be/oEDt_Kx2gr8 QRP: Digital FPV 2: Modulation https://youtu.be/E8FxdZp_QzU Bardwell: HDZero vs DJI: https://youtu.be/SmfbMTe80Uc Aaronia QAM Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYrWMjasNrI https://aaronia.de/spektrumanalysator/spectran-v6-usb-echtzeit/
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Saturday, January 8, 2022

how you RF Signals look like (Crossfire, FrSky, Futaba with Aaronia Spektran V6)

If you ever wanted to know how RF signals of popular protocols look like in 3D check out this video made with the Aaronia Spektran V6 (a pro grade RF spektrum analyzer). I was curios how the different protocols achieve their properties (long range?, fast refreshrate / low latency). There will be more videos of this kind as soon as I get more RXs bound to different protocols (like ELRS for sure). If you want some facts or numbers to be checked - just let me know in the comments! Greets and happy 2022, Mario
my Findings: TBS CRSF MicroTX:
- 868Race mode 2sec intervall vs 1sec - as soon as I enter the crossfire setup LUA script, telemetry and 150Hz are enabled
- TX16s: internal module off, ext mod: TBS crossfire micro 25mw: yet spikes on 2400hz
---TBS crsf: Freq. range: 860-873MHz (863-868 inCE) Interval: 1000ms Refreshrate: 50-150hz Freq. hopping: variable pattern ---FrSky X4RII: Frequ range: 2403 to 2473MHz Interval: 1693ms Refreshrate: 110hz Freq. hopping: 9MHz ---Frsky L9R: (LR12 mode) Frequ range: 2403 to 2473MHz Interval: 846ms Refreshrate: 55hz Freq. hopping: 16MHz ---Futaba "FAST" (old): Frequ range: 2405 to 2475MHz Interval: 252ms Refreshrate: 150hz Freq. hopping: 4MHz sequencial ●▬▬▬LINKS▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● REVIEW of the Aaronia Spektran V6: https://youtu.be/L4H7R-5DVU8 ●▬▬▬EQUIPMENT▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Filmed with: Sony A7c, OBS and Lavmic on Laptop Edited with Premiere Pro ●▬▬▬♫MUSIC▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● I use EPIDEMIC SOUND, get your account here (affiliate): https://bit.ly/3p6OGE0 ●▬▬▬VIDEO INDEX▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 00:00 Intro 02:48 TBS MicroTX in TX16s 11:26 FrSky 13:41 FrSky L9R Longrange 15:13 Futaba FAST (old 2.4 mode) 16:50 summary

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Runcam Split HD Review

Contents of my review (use chapters!): Installation (not so easy), Latency (high) choppy live video quality, 2.7k video quality samples (with trick for optimal quality) Weight: 20gr (-10gr for other DJI cam, +5gr for 5vBEC) = 15gr Live-feed: - high latency (62ms avg) - choppy since 11% of the frames are dropped (and doubled) Power: had to install a BEC (my FC was too small) Box-contents: ND16 Filter! screws, cables

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

How to get CINEMATIC motionblur (and save precious YT bitrate)

There are a few ways, how we can achieve nice and smooth FPV footage. 4k60fps + stabilization is already butter-smooth out of the box. Problem tho: 60fps footage needs more bitrate than we get from youtube (at least in 1080p) so if you have a lot of moving objects it all degrades into a pixelated mess... (whilst looking nice and crisp before uploading it).
If the fast moving stuff is blurred - it "costs" less bitrate - so we have more bandwidth for the important objects that we want to see crisp! That's why we dial down to 30fps and make each frame a little unsharp. Now we get a smooth look still with good details - aka cinematic look. (and don't get me started on 24fps mistakenly used as cinematic look by many - it just looks jerky if you don't use big camera cranes, dollies or tripods) In my review of the Freewellgear ND Filters for the DJI Action 2 I also show you a bit about how to use them correctly and what to consider. Basically: set ISO to fixed 100-200 and exposure to auto! BUT: choose the right ND filter (lower number = brigther) Most flights I can use ND 8 or ND 16 and will be fine. Rarely needed ND32 or even 64 - gotta be very bright and sunny conditions to need those! Since this will be my last video before Xmas - merry Christmas to you all! Seasons Greetings, Mario

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

DJI Action 2 in the winter, FPV flights, Sharpness


...many reviews out there - but this one features lots of "cool" winter FPV shots and my honest opinion (spoiler - I like it!). Special test: sharpness comparison in different modes (use index!). (Seasons)greetings, Mario

Sunday, November 28, 2021

6S LIPO Packs longterm testing (RCSchim Volt sag test)

I tested all those packs 1.6years ago (when new) and now again after a longer periode of usage and (good) care. See the results quite well documented (since I'm an excel data nerd ;)

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Sunday, November 14, 2021

DJI FPV Kaiju Antennareview

Kaiju: a giant monster of a type featured in Japanese fantasy (Gozilla is a type kaiju).
Buy the Kaiju here: https://bit.ly/3wH529I (no affiliate link!)
Claim: 9.63mi / 15.4km Gain: 9dBi @ 5.8 6.5Dbi @ 2.4 Pol: linear, vertical Horiz. Beam: 5.8: 55° 2.4:75° Vert.Beam: 5.8: 65° 2.4:70° Tested over 30 times out in the desert by flying different designs! Each antenna is hand made. When ordering don't forget to specify the Pilot's name to be engraved. ------------------------- ORT: DigieyesV2: 11dBi 2.4/5.8 ? Horiz: 110° V:75° Review: https://youtu.be/sGScGJl7DUc I DONT earn money with affiliate links - I'm not a sales guy, here you get HONEST reviews and opinions. If you wanna support me: 👍, sub, 🔔, watch, share or even become a PATRON: https://bit.ly/2ESMtIO (there's early access and behind the scenes stuff over there!) ●▬▬▬LINKS▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● ►Test data as XLSx, Script download: https://bit.ly/3n9eb7M ORT Digieyes2 Review: https://youtu.be/sGScGJl7DUc SRT tutorial: https://youtu.be/03E2iRZeT0k MadsTech review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzsFAF5peFU

Monday, November 1, 2021

Waldbrand Hirschwang, viele Helikopter und Löschflugzeuge

Am 26.10.21 brach der bisher größte Waldbrand in Österreich aus. Mindestens eine Woche hatten die Einsatzkräfte damit zu kämpfen (und trotz Regens ist es immer noch nicht endgültig gelöscht). Vom Boden schwer zu bekämpfen (unwegsam!) muss hier schon Einiges in der Luft anrücken: Airbus H125 (Polizei), Alouette III, Agusta-Bell AB-212 2 Blackhawks, ein roter Super Puma, eine slovakische Mil Mi-171 und die italienischen Wasserflugzeuge vom Typ Canadair CL-415. (Tip: nutzt den Index wenn ihr bestimmte Maschinen sehen wollt!) Toll zu sehen, daß die Nachbarländer so toll mithelfen. Danke an alle Beteiligten!
26.Oct 2021 a huge forrest fire (for our scale) was started. It seems thru an abandoned campfire - but also because the forrest was very dry due to long periods of no rain.
Now it's over a week and each day 500 or more firefighters and many helicopters and planes try to extinguish the fire! It's especially difficult due to the rough terrain (very steep!). In the next days rain is forecasted - so it should end soon! Despite the incredible damage to the woods (will take 20+ years to repair) it was a spectacular sight to see all those copters in the air and amazing to see so much people work together to achieve one goal! Great to see neighbouring countries (Italia, Slovakia and Germany) stepping in to help us. Forrest fires of that scale are seldom in Austria - that's why we don't have enough large helicopters or planes. Also it looks like the water-planes Italy sent are not optimal - large rivers or lakes to fill up the planes water tank are mostly too far away... Thanks to all involved, thank you for watching (and reading this description), greets, Mario ●▬▬▬LINKS▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Location: Hirschwang an der Rax https://goo.gl/maps/W9DQPRmf9CE8HTWW9 ●▬▬▬Credits▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Thanks @Hover82 (for plane fillup video from today!): https://www.youtube.com/user/hover82 Credits: Wiener Zeitung: https://youtu.be/yjIr_8aLYWI for parts of Mil Mi 171 and "TeamAigner" on Tiktok (thanks Hover for showing me this funny clip) ●▬▬▬EQUIPMENT▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Filmed with: Panasonic GH5, GX8, 100-400mm Lens, or 14-140mm (times 2) Edited on Premiere Pro

Friday, October 29, 2021

RCSchim - Back in the DIVE business ;)

Rekon6 finally got his first proper DIVE mission in one of the best locations for mountain dive videos I know so far. First I flew without the HD cam - so you see DVR footage for the first flight (we have to be remembered that this is live video - no glitches, great quality!) Then I managed to mount my universal mount for the InstaSMO4k on the Rekon6 and got ~10mins of extreme scenery by flying up there with a regular 6s Lipo (more stable in higher winds than LION 4cell).
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Mountain Dives Playlist: https://bit.ly/2XZZslU 2014 Dive video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JulUSqBQ9XQ or my DJI Inspire flight there: https://youtu.be/wyhRtBIRXBY?t=245
DJI Telemetry overlay: https://youtu.be/03E2iRZeT0k
DJI Goggles Antennas: https://youtu.be/8TYY1-3Lo_c
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