Flying 120 MPH In A Home Made FPV Cockpit

[@FliteTest]

Who wants this FPV Cockpit to be an epic permanent fixture here at Edgewater Airpark?! ;)

[@loufox7224]

Meh

[@wspepsilon]

I would love this! It would be so cool to have that available for visitors.

[@LazySquib]

i think its amazing 1000 times yes

[@aaronpeterson7501]

This would be Amazing! I really want to build one with DJI

[@bige6946]

Can you please do a monster sized B-17?

[@wolfparty4234]

“If there was only a way to retrieve it” Looks like a new build idea for the drone!!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@The_Mimewar]

Right! Recovery drone with a magnet interlock

[@paddington1670]

the guys at my local RC airfield use a crossbow with a fishing reel.

[@theanarchist9733]

@@paddington1670 lol wut?

[@Jandodev]

I'm working on this C02 powered softrobot arm that could work rn!

[@properorientation]

@@paddington1670 very clever! i hope not to be stuck, but if i am, the crossbow retrival is so cool that i wouldnt care about the stuckness anymore.

[@wspepsilon]

It was awesome to see TJ again! Gosh, making me want to splurge on that dji system... I was never happy with the old analog set ups. And that chair... I mean, just epic!

[@fluXxSieRra]

Dude it's totally worth it!

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks Aaron and dude dji HD is incredible. I never record from it myself I still use a gopro on my quads obviously. But the HD flight experience is flat out worth the price.

[@sirajussalikin3895]

That king of random t-shirt reminded me of Grant Thompson. Rest in Peace buddy

[@justin_time]

I would love to see this adapted to search and rescue missions! One camera on top for the person flying and one below for a second FPV for a search observer (or to share the experience with friends in the off times :) ).

[@albatross8361]

Justin, yes, a very low budget kit could do a huge amount of good in 'small child wanders off into the fields' situations. Probably want a slower airframe for greater control, and low and slow ability.

[@80xavior]

They have insane drones in law enforcement. I saw one at the local fair this year. It had thermal cameras and all.

[@dangerous8333]

Why? Regular camera drones with Flir cameras that can hover are way better for search and rescue. Why would you need or want something that goes 120 miles an hour and can't hover? And why would you want to to use multiple operators to accomplish what a single operator with a drone can. 🤷 Edit: You could say that something this fast could cover more ground. However, I would argue multiple drones flying slower can cover the same ground and do it more efficiently.

[@dangerous8333]

@@albatross8361 Actually you want to just use a drone. Why are you guys trying to reinvent the wheel. I had to double-check that your guys's posts weren't from 7 years ago.

[@dangerous8333]

@@80xavior They're using Autel Evo's with flir cameras. It's just a consumer drone. Just the camera is expensive.

[@anthonyechevarria5485]

The people asked, and we received. Now make the RC-model SR-71

[@kotori87gaming89]

Gotta get some head-tracking for your FPV cockpit.

[@CRB9000]

For being an FPV video, you showed precious little FPV. You seem to be in love with the rearview camera and any other shot OTHER than the FPV.

[@ljmproductions1]

I love this type of video, just like what you guys did a couple years ago; just some good old fashioned flying with friends! Great work.

[@LynxGenisys]

At 4:05... the pig in the background... that flies right... please be yes!

[@hmzshk2201]

Love the cockpit setup, looking forward to the revised version

[@jameszd4470]

This was amazing. My favorite thing I've seen on KZbin in a long while

[@yeesssirr4848]

Put the fpv in a "glass" canopy made of cut up water bottles so it feels even more like a real plane

[@The_Mimewar]

Little 180 Servo to turn the camera left to right

[@juanarambarri2373]

Like the a10

[@legendarypot8oanimates160]

Then they could put the fpv cam on a servo head tracker and that would be a real cockpit lol

[@angrymario8259]

@@legendarypot8oanimates160 Or they could use Track IR

[@tbagindustries4331]

Yes that would be next level! Have the camera on a rotating thing so you can look Port and starboard but it returns to looking straight by default. That would be sick

[@properorientation]

I cant imagine something more fun than that. Flying a real plane is much cooler but seems more of a serious ,focused task that wouldnt feel fun untill it was safely landed, this chair with crash forgiveness is just pure fun.

[@marquiswilliams1337]

Having followed you guys from nearly the outset of your enterprise, I have been continuously impressed by your devotion to the hobby and your innovations in the hobby. To that end, I have a suggestion for a future show. I would be interested to see a plane that could be flown with different wings, the same body and power plant, same battery, and same weight. This would mean that each type of wing would also weigh the same, as would every version. Then, the planes could be evaluated by you in terms of speed, handling, etc. It would be fascinating to see the differences, I think. Keep it up.

[@lukefive6238]

You guys definitely need to combine the FPV cockpit with a head tracker on the FPV goggles and a 3-axis gimbal for the FPV camera on the plane! This should be even more realistic, especially with the DJI HD FPV system!

[@AuthenTech]

I wanna check out that rc plane, looks like a blast to fly!

[@peekymonget98]

First reply on a verified channel let’s gooooooo

[@OregonCrow]

Nice plug ya pleb.

[@psplayer1344]

@@OregonCrow shaddup

[@greglautzenheiser3864]

Really good to see TJ back!

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks Greg 😊

[@factbazar4286]

Its very pleasing to have a leader like josh in a group I met a team today while they were flying But leader was such a crap He was demotivating his team and laughing on their crash Those are not made for this beautiful hobby

[@mackdlite5900]

Wow. Such a bad guy. So much sorry for your experience. All sad.s

[@goober24787]

Great video! I’m so glad to see TJ he’s who inspired me back in the Gremlin days to build my first quad. I remember one time I reached out to him on Facebook with an issue I was having and he was happy to help, good dude.

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks for the kind words man! Always here if you need anything 😉

[@matthewpellegrini2740]

This is amazing!! You guys need to perfect this and start selling them! Be a great way for people who want to learn to fly, get an easy introduction.

[@motionsiik4964]

Total, epic fun! FPV has made line of site flying more fun too. Chase footage is the best!

[@tnucgaming8789]

Had a good idea. You could build a big tow plan. Set it up to tow 4 or 5 gliders attached together in a row. Each with it's own release system. Release all of them at the same time and try and land all of them. Would love to see it!

[@mkintzel]

Great to see TJ again on the channel. Great video, what fun. Tom Stanton built a cool FPV chair also; this would be fun to do

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks Mark 😊 good to be back on

[@youdoyouplayer8529]

Add some weight to the controls for the ultimate experience. I’ve use anything from springs, bands, gas struts, and different resistance hair ties even. Relatively easy to adjust and such a major performance improvement for both the control and fpv stabilization.

[@nathancaro9141]

2:34 the drone coming in from the back looked so badass even though its just a little spec on my screen

[@toddabbott781]

You guys need to do a modern how to for FPV with different cost levels and include a 3D gimbal with head tracking. It has been years since you covered FPV goggles and their features and prices... cameras, headgear, antennas... You also have not done much with good starter packages for quads and planes in years also. A lot has likely changed in the industry and while the DJI stuff looks nice it is also rather expensive and lacks upgradability.

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

That FPV spin was wild! So was the crash. You HAVE to refine the FPV cockpit chair! Cool vid, thanks for taking us along for the flight. Sounds like a new project for the drone, parts retrieval.

[@adaltianno]

Listen guys! Dont throw anything away 8:20. Raffle or auction those things to your subscribers and donate the proceeds to a worthy cause, like Resurgence PPG (Todd Scandrett). With 2M subs, you'd be surprised how many people would want FT memorabilia.

[@alexvinson7373]

Nice to see T.J. again. Cheers!

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks Alex!

[@NoahMDub]

Here’s a video idea: You guys should try to make a Buzz Lightyear action figure actually fly!

[@spearshaker7974]

The visuals of what they are actually doing is great. We should just film them doing this.

[@legendaryoski23]

This is what makes me wish I was part of flite test

[@elementor100]

Wow!!!! those shots with the drone following the Airplane are insane!!

[@henryhickman4364]

You guys should make this available to the public, I would totally buy it.

[@xdragclick2074]

they'll make the price too extravagant

[@jimmulator3902]

@@xdragclick2074 worth it

[@jimmytheriot8978]

Check out my homemade cockpit

[@djDTOUR]

So good to see TJ on the show again!! Also you should look for a derelict GA aircraft that you can outfit as a permanent FPV cockpit fixture. You could replace the windscreen with a monitor and place it by the field.

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks dude and i love that idea.

[@sanchitoman1293]

I love waking up to quality content.

[@therc4784]

It’s awesome that TJ is back!!😀😄👍

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks Jaxon awesome to be here 😊

[@K_Nasty]

Those low pitch"watermelon"props are why the qwad was having trouble keeping up. Get some gemfan "flash" and she'll rip .put them on the wing too ha

[@kc8omg]

Holy crap it's TJ! Long time no see man! I'm still rocking the FT270, love that thing 😃

[@BuddyRC]

Hey! That's so awesome to hear. Hope it's given you a lot of fun times!

[@nathanbarraud4349]

You really need to add head tracking with this flying chair, that's what I did and it looks so real now, it's awesome

[@BlutoFPV]

Great to see TJ. Listening on my Raycons.

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks Bluto

[@MonostripeZebra]

I feel like you should make some FPV chair races.. but with everyone sitting in line with googly eyes on the goggles!

[@pantloaded]

Check out drl and dcl

[@scoutworks]

Yes! TJ is back! #LetTJfly

[@BuddyRC]

Haha that hashtag! Some things never die! :D

[@jim2725]

Mad respect for the TKOR shirts!

[@quadbruh9636]

The chase cam footage is so dope.

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks dude

[@mithrandir6283]

6:23 I hope that a Russian warbird in the bottom left corner!!!🤩🤞

[@davidianmusic4869]

Yeah TJ is back. Great flights!

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks!

[@thedoctor4637]

The FPV antennas don't look like a catfish, this is the first aircraft with Rearview Mirrors! It most be Mater's (from the Cars movies) favorite aircraft.

[@TravelClast]

that was a lot of fun to watch fellas, bet it was awesome to fly

[@incrypt_2220]

Id love to swing by and talk to you guys, I'm trying to put together an FPV cockpit system that will use the buddy-boxy port, and off-the-shelf USB joysticks. NO RADIO HACKING OR SOLDERING involved.

[@Airtruksrus]

Using a Taranis radio isn't really that hard, just time consuming but works way better than i could have ever imagined.

[@ChristinanathanWesterfie-pr4jj]

I once saw a vid where the pilot used monitors in his van vs fpv, times have changed!! Cheers!!

[@Dashierez]

So where's Alex been? He didn't silently go the way of Matt and the others did he?

[@chrismitchell5260]

Alex? Been asking this same question alot ....they won't answer

[@hagfelsh]

@@chrismitchell5260 He was a solid member with great screen presence. I hope he didn't disappear.

[@hagfelsh]

I wonder why folks drift away from the FT team so often. Seems like a lovely group to work with.

[@chrismitchell5260]

@@hagfelsh he's way better to watch then that Stephen guy

[@lleemon]

Stephen is a cool cat but they talk a lot of 'brother' and 'family' but when one leaves we don't really know they left officially until 6 months and you just assume. If you google him appears Alex went to Alphabet Wing in Feb 2021and is a Content Marketing Manager. Good for him. Would have been nice if FT would have sent him off with properly farewell. Google isn't a bad company. Congrats Alex. Best of luck.

[@darrelldiaz]

Love that FPV chair. Needs to be a product for sale!

[@jimmytheriot8978]

Check out my homemade cockpit

[@superman04p]

I see a potential product line here !! 👇 If you'd buy one !!

[@AST4EVER]

I liked that DIY COCKPIT.... 👍👌

[@jackisted7689]

Please please keep developing the FPV chair! It's such a cool fixture and I'd love to see what else you can do with it at the base

[@jackcrawford6078]

That looks Sooo fun! FPV the A-10 and do some attack runs on the tank, ship, etc. Please!

[@MorningView]

Classic FliteTest

[@forcemultiflier1746]

Lol,lol, guffaw,lol,lol hand on belly guffaw , lol, " you didn't puke, I'm so proud!" and the Bob Ross clip, lol,lol love ya work!

[@BuddyRC]

Yeah I gotta lose that belly 😂

[@forcemultiflier1746]

@@BuddyRC Me too

[@EJ-74]

FPV chair is absolutely awesome Loved the vid guys

[@snoriverrc3842]

Speaking of the Aura. I just bought one and installed it in a Top RC Swift, and it worked perfectly first try without making any adjustments. The Swift is an EDF powered glider capable of 100mph, a real blast.

[@kenneth6731]

Milli Vanilli in the background. Epic!

[@stephenlane5875]

now that's real arm chair pilot! love it.....

[@Darksagan]

That looked fun gotta get Tj in it.

[@BuddyRC]

I agree! 😁

[@topgenentertainment1704]

I Love this FLITETEST channel...I have even shared it with others who I know but I am very interested in being apart of you guys really

[@scable-eq7bp]

Planes from Flex Innovations are rock solid, very cool video....

[@johncarold]

Hi Guys, I have liked this one same as the first time you brought out the FPV chair. I broke my back in 91 and I have been flying out of my wheelchair since. I still can walk just not able to stand up for more than 5 minutes. I have made a chair way back in the 70s but I used cables to a radio and then to a controller for flying. It didn't work out, but I was really hoping that your did. Thanks again for the video.

[@echobeefpv8530]

A head tracking camera will give an even more realistic experience, and you guys have the know how !!! Very cool video !!

[@CrstnJdiKnight]

YES! Do more with the Pilot R/C chair on the channel. 👍😇😎🥳

[@AeroStuffFPV]

3:34 One of the best landings I've seen on a FT video

[@BuddyRC]

Fully agreed. Think you even heard me say 'oh wow' 😂

[@BuddyRC]

Make that *oh nice

[@EricRobb]

It’s like VR, but REAL!

[@Olkv3D]

Ya'll catch some awesome fpv's. Watchin them through a headset would make them phenomenal. - If there were highlight reels, or something or other, that was of some of these flights and formatted for YT's "VR" mode or whatever, I'd totally watch the hecks outta those.

[@markduckworth5579]

OMG I want an FPV chair too! That looks like so much fun!

[@grumpy_8186]

Best vid so far guy's. Man im gunna do that.

[@walk4718]

Yes. More content with the FPV chair!!

[@user-sq6nu3rv1m]

It's great to see TJ back. Will this lead to more drone-related vids?

[@BuddyRC]

Thanks! And quite possibly! But regardless it's awesome to be able to share the fun again.

[@ThatHosh]

NICE VID SPEEEEEEEED

[@echoscope4278]

I'm absolutely loving this!

[@GroundControlRC]

The fun is contagious ;-) Loved it! See you in the Air!

[@easydoesit2006]

Now you guys need to build Howard Hues's Spruce Goose. That would be so epoch! Thank you for your entertaining channel 😊

[@carrboro_chapelhillfpv2442]

Beautiful flare before touchdown.

[@romanmartinez3701]

That’s so cool! I drew up some sketches of something similar. It looked more X-15 like.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Defiantly make the chair as a permanent. Even made me dizzy looking at that spin. Shame about the tree, but a great video. 👍🏻

[@paulrichards2365]

I wouldn't want to be a young person looking for a career in helicopters today. I can see these sort of things taking over - so cheap and easy to fly.

[@mickeyg.c.1654]

What is Incredible video! Holy cow that was so cool!

[@jimmytheriot8978]

Check out my homemade cockpit

[@taylorpillow2800]

I want the fpv chair a permanent thing at edge water. I love flite test. I watch all of the videos. You guys are awesome.

[@jimmytheriot8978]

Check out my homemade cockpit

[@WickedMoto]

TJs the man!!! - Damen

[@ericwright7570]

Another awesome video. I LOVED the inverted spin. Nice. You all are so good. I like the FPV stuff.

[@surgefilmsbroome7239]

Plane looks so good in the air!

[@daviddidio3655]

This video is feaking awsome. I nearly had as much as you guys there. Noiiice!

[@tughillrc6327]

Definitely a Permanent Part of Flite Test. I would only hope you refine the controls to be more solid and quicker to assemble for yourselfs.👍😎✈

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

Always so amazing your videos. This Old Man loves you guys. ✈️😎💝

[@sushanthdonkada4777]

Right now stephan is the stuntman of flite test

[@mgbaker7]

Quick tip, when looking for a tail wheel for an airplane, just use a hot wheels car wheel, It works perfectly of my simple cub.

[@joegilly1523]

This looks like a lot of fun.

[@SkipBuiltRC]

That was AWESOME. Made me Laugh so hard, OMG.. you guys are GREAT. Been with your channel since you started out in you're garage. Come a Long Way Josh in a short time. Be Proud My Man. Skip-Built RC. The Pilot who learned from you guys several years ago. Taught me how to fly my first drone too...!!! Big THANKS for ALL you DO...!!! Skip

[@propsoff]

You guys are having way too much fun without me!.. So fun looking...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@evtyler]

That looked awesome!

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

I am surprised you have not built a simple launch ramp yet ... 👍👍👍👍👍 🤘 🤜🤛