💥Head-tracking FPV Flying from RC Spitfire Cockpit

[@dudeinthesea]

rearview mirror AND a gunsight. 11/10 points. amazing build

[@Mixtapen]

Well, not a British/ Spitfire gunsight tho

[@motionsic]

@@Mixtapen Learned eyes😉

[@Mixtapen]

@@motionsic You not proud of me? took me a while to learn eyes

[@penguinplay2501]

@@Mixtapen go away

[@WinstonSmith1984]

Wow! That's the best FPV cockpit view I've ever seen.

[@motionsic]

Thank you for watching & commenting🙂Please subscribe!

[@Brandonthesnifferofall]

Seriously the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while!!!😃

[@RobWhittlestone]

Speechless! It's like owning your own Spitfire. I'm just blwn away. And the sit awareness is exactly what you do when really flying, fixing reference points and all. Just AWESOME. It doesn't get any better than this does it? Real RPM-dependent Merlin or Griffon sound... a boy's dream come true. All the best, Rob

[@motionsic]

Thanks Rob😉

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

2% the fun of a real spitfire for 0.1% the cost so it's 20x the value!

[@motionsic]

@@RADIOACTIVEBUNY I like your analysis!

[@codeack101wlck]

@@RADIOACTIVEBUNY this dude knows how to party lol

[@motionsic]

@@codeack101wlck word! Sharp, too! Spot on on the cost estimate!

[@Tiger-i_lovepokopen]

Here was the dream I had as a child (about 50 years ago).

[@arno7804]

Make it real, this is the time! I had the same dream as a child and after some money it’s real now! 👍🏼

[@M1stFink]

first i was astounded by the head movement, then i was even more impressed by the mirror, but the radical.. oh my thats so awesome

[@motionsic]

Astute observations! Cheers!

[@kwcnasa]

Wow, mind blown. FPV, RC, sim, immersion, situational awareness, the real use of head tracker.

[@motionsic]

Thanks! I always wondered why head-tracker have not caught on earlier. It's such a great device to make FPV truly immersive. I literally can't fly and don't find FPV enjoyable without using head tracker.

[@kwcnasa]

@@motionsic Is it because of the price thing? Or is it because of the software and programming things are hard to setup in general?

[@motionsic]

@@kwcnasa I guess t's just inconvenient to setup for most people. People really want a plug and play solution. Which it is now almost that easy. I guess it's the cost of the Digital FPV goggles that is really keeping from mass adaption.

[@tofuComputer]

Man, this is definitely on my bucket list! Looks so incredibly fun!

[@motionsic]

It is! Closest thing to flying full scale warbirds, without the cost and risk!

[@tofuComputer]

@@motionsic so it would seem! I'm a 107 commercial drone pilot but don't fly fpv. I'd love the chance to try this out someday! Sounds so fun, probably 109 times better than X Plane!

[@motionsic]

@@tofuComputer in case you want to get started, here is the list to buy: DJI Digital FPV Goggles: www.getfpv.com/dji-fpv-goggles-v2.html DJI Digital FPV Air unit fpvdogfight.com/products/dji-digital-fpv-air-unit-by-caddxfpv Motionsic BAG - BadAss Gimbal fpvdogfight.com/products/motionsic-b-a-g-badass-gimbal Head-tracker fpvdogfight.com/products/tally-ho-head-tracker

[@tobymassoom]

​@@motionsicFor the equipment to fit under the cockpit glass what kind of scale do you need?

[@OrionLaerithryn]

Awesome! Can't wait for these builds to start using game-quality graphics for tracer rounds along with incorporating smoke generators for scored hits.

[@SimonButler]

This is a whole new level of RC flying!

[@motionsic]

Haha, thanks! I agree. Wish more RC bros would join the fun!

[@JakePickett-mz7lg]

I got a close friend of mine working on a RC jet plane that will have the ability to reach the stratosphere. The biggest problem is the the video feed with ELRS these days you can easily reach that height with radio signal but video is much harder.

[@motionsic]

Very impressive! What’s the mission for the jet?

[@adamm2943]

I remeber watching some rc poanes as a kid few years back and I always thoguht about camera inside of sorts

[@Leemaw]

You Sir are starting off the new year with GREAT!! content....TY for this excellent and informative video.....👍👏👌

[@motionsic]

Thank you for the encouragement & patronage Lee. Happy New Year!😁

[@JustRememberWhoYoureWorkingFor]

Is this an rc plane? Whoa it looks awesome! You must feel like flying a real one! I have many times dreamt of flying an rc plane or helicopter with an inboard camera to live stream the video to myself on the ground, but being able to look around just takes the experience to the next level!

[@alienlobsteroo4882]

This is freaking awesome.

[@imlurkn5291]

Very cool. You can get a servo stretcher to look up all the way and turn all the way left and right

[@motionsic]

Thanks for the advice!

[@MindsetNerds]

Can you plug up the googles to do live video feed for a spectator?

[@motionsic]

Yes. Spare goggles can be used in audience mode.

[@suecobandito8954]

nice model. For aerobatics line up on a road/runway/cardinal heading. Loop-turn your head to watch the wing tip to follow progress. When over the top reduce power to idle-recover. Spins-line up over runway high and level flight slower speed-power to idle maintaining level-keep holding level or slight nose up-wait for buffet-use rudder to keep straight-when she goes over pull stick full aft-full rudder (either direction for now)-nose will drop and count 3 revolutions-stick neutral-center rudder-recover-add power in and level out. Easy peasy.

[@motionsic]

Thank you for the acro instructions. Will be practicing diligently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGbGc36je79pgtE

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

Having just had this come up on my feed, watching this on my phone not in full screen mode, my first thought was "holy hell those are some amazing graphics on the background!" until I noticed the RC in the title and realised what that meant!

[@motionsic]

More thrilling and impressive than a Sim, I hope🙂

[@TheCiardellas]

Mounted a caddx vista in my phase 3 F-16 and enjoyed flying in fpv but ended up crashing from lack of range on my spektrum Dx-8 and spekrum receiver.. what radio system are you guys running? And man.. I think I need to get the head tracking going on one of my airplanes because that will solve the tunnel vision feeling flying fpv on an airplane Cool stuff! Love the Spitfire One of my all time favorite aircraft

[@motionsic]

@@TheCiardellas get the Flightline 1.6 Spitfire or 1.2 if space is a concern. FrSky X20S and Tandem Receivers have dual band 2.4GHz and 900 MHz for long range. See this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3uzdmePhd9ol6M

[@livtrillo2375]

The sight is so nice

[@motionsic]

Functions like full scale reflex sight, no parallax…

[@iamsoulcandy]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@envitech02]

OMG. That is absolutely freaking cool!!!

[@terryteed1903]

Well that's just effing amazeballs

[@carlosfabianmaciel9643]

SENCILLAMENTE IMPRESIONANTE!!! FELICITACIONES!!!!

[@motionsic]

Muchas gracias

[@raygaming5899]

dude wtf mirror and holo sight?! Im amazed

[@codeack101wlck]

All of this is pure excellence

[@motionsic]

Thanks for the encouragement! Cheers!

[@Steven-zp8hf]

New flight sim game looking awesome. Full working high res mirrors, too!

[@motionsic]

Ha thanks!

[@oje101]

Awesome.. but why have you not done a Corsair.. I'd love to see the " Whistling death " in fpv..

[@motionsic]

I will get the Corsair eventually. That Mk8 Navy reflector sight in this video was meant for a Corsair😉

[@oje101]

@@motionsic airwolf would also be sick...

[@motionsic]

@@oje101 Airwolf has been considered, though I don't fly helis. Something to aim for.

[@keithpowell1357]

This should be made into combat rc planes, just awesome absolute love it

[@motionsic]

True, I do think this could be developed into a sport🙂🕹🛩🎯

[@dannyboyNS752]

@@motionsic what make/model rc spotfire is that? Would love the build info.

[@motionsic]

@@dannyboyNS752 Avios Spitfire Mk Vb, 1.4m span. Here are the FPV equipment used: Digital FPV Goggles: www.getfpv.com/dji-fpv-goggles-v2.html DJI Digital FPV Air unit Micro fpvdogfight.com/products/caddx-air-unit-micro-version-for-dji-digital-hd-fpv-system Motionsic BAG - BadAss Gimbal fpvdogfight.com/products/motionsic-b-a-g-badass-gimbal Head-tracker fpvdogfight.com/products/tally-ho-head-tracker

[@cypsoon]

As Sim pilot im gona say Bro respect! Thats how it look like and little fight at end just Epic!!!

[@motionsic]

You know it! A little bit thrilling, too with some skin in the game. Can’t just hit reset when I crash😉

[@cypsoon]

@EndGameYTcaptain my friend from SQ306 was playing on mouse and board with no pedals but he got track ir hand made. I wasnt bad pilot, rather good but he was able to fly so smooth i couldnt reapeat on stick pedals and mouse to move head… so dont give up just practice and time gona make you better 💪🤜🤛

[@avipatable]

Happy New Year! Spot on as always and good to see you have the Spitfire back in action!

[@motionsic]

Happy New Year! Good to see you chime in. I need to update the camera & gimbal in the Spitfire. The HT and gimbals we are using now are much more precise and smooth then what’s seen in this video.

[@avipatable]

@@motionsic Wow, that clip looks great, I will keep an eye out for your improvements. Happy Landings!

[@mkmorfius]

always wanted to fly rc with headtracker... awsome

[@Kevin-bi9nf]

very cool ... i would like to see more of this

[@michaelmanese2228]

This is really Amazing‼️ One of the Best Video Ever ‼️✌️❤️😊🇵🇭

[@kelvinkeme9397]

This is the ultimate simulation.

[@johnnuske2878]

Wow!

[@Thatfoxdreamer]

Oh my god, I don't know you, but, You are a legend.

[@motionsic]

Thanks! I am flattered, but undeserved…

[@odinsonicYT]

ONE WORD! INSANE! EXCELLENT!

[@motionsic]

And Fun😁

[@MassimoHely]

simply FANTASTIC

[@motionsic]

Thanks!

[@Killerplanes]

That;s the thing I forgot to ask about- the gunsight!

[@motionsic]

$64000 question….

[@williamoleary9330]

They’ve built themselves their own RC runway… I mean that is just AWESOME!!!

[@motionsic]

It’s Orange County Modelers Association in Silverado, California. We have roughly 400 members.

[@stormsy4078]

I was just wondering you recommend the caddx version but when I clip the link it shows the DJI camera version. Is the newer model the caddx camera version you suggested. Thanks

[@motionsic]

I designed the gimbal to fit DJI Air Unit camera. But DJI stopped making it and relegated production to Caddx. That’s why I started recommending Caddx Air Unit and they are slightly more affordable. Performance wise they are the same.

[@stormsy4078]

Thanks I'll go ahead and order the caddx. I have a nitro spitfire I thought might be interesting to use lol 👍👍

[@motionsic]

@@stormsy4078 nitro planes would be more vibration prone then electric planes. Will put the damping ability of the gimbal to test😉

[@stormsy4078]

I do have other brushless motors esc ect just thought it would sound good lol but yeh good point 👍

[@serolrom]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! I have started writing a message for like 5 times but I don't find the right words, I'd better keep it simple: Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@motionsic]

That’s how I feel when I first started flying the Spitfire this way. And still do every time.🙂

[@33CEdwin]

You have a new subscriber! Great video

[@motionsic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Ricovandijk]

This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time! Would your kit fit in a flair puppeteer powered by a .56 four-stroke? I have one of those nearly airworthy laying in the attic

[@motionsic]

Yeah for sure. The Spitfire is 1400 wingspan. Flair Puppeteer is bigger. Should fit no problem.

[@goochygoochoutdoors.1913]

That's pretty bloody impressive

[@motionsic]

Thanks! Fun times!

[@DuranMediaSolutions]

THIS IS SO COOL!

[@The_Tactical_Wook]

Ok that’s cool but that targeting sight made my mouth drop. That’s sick!

[@motionsic]

You know it!

[@evanlebaron9465]

thats pretty freakin awsome

[@motionsic]

Thanks!

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

That looks like so much fun! Would make flying so much easier too!

[@motionsic]

TRUE! It’s indeed easier than conventional line of sight RC flying…

[@eliasprice7553]

The head tracking is awesome, but god damn that cockpit is incredible. How was the gunsight made?

[@motionsic]

Resin printed scale Mark 8 Navy Gunsight, with LED light and collimating optics similar to the real one. It's parallax free meaning cross hair stays aiming true despite movement of camera.🙂

[@bradleybunt6556]

Amazing! What is the range and flight time on a plane like that or jet? I'd love to do something like this vs a box drone!

[@motionsic]

Depending on the RC system used, the effective range is from 1 mile to dozens of miles. Flight time for an aerobatic prop plane is usually 5-15 minutes. Just an electric cruiser can be 30 minutes or longer. Typical flight time for electric jets (EDF) is 5 minutes or less.

[@bradleybunt6556]

@@motionsic Is there something to look at that could increase flight time? Looking to cruse for aerial footage and a little fun flying, nothing like that video.

[@motionsic]

@@bradleybunt6556 checkout AtomRC Swordfish or AR wing with big battery.

[@bradleybunt6556]

@@motionsic Thank you! Those 2 both look perfect options for me to start out with. The FPV swival camera is going to be game changing, and yes I know I sound like a dumb ass. I'm just new to this lol

[@bagoistvan3182]

Amazing !!! It's like the real thing. You are awesome.

[@motionsic]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib]

Can’t believe what i am seeing! 👌

[@raybrown5890]

wow!! its amazing!!

[@cdgonepotatoes4219]

it's just plain cooler

[@dammydmeech]

Jesus this is beautiful.

[@motionsic]

Thank you!

[@larsmast2613]

Hi. I start to setup a spitfire with fpv too. From where you get this crosshairs on the front

[@motionsic]

From a German builder but I have since acquired the right to produce them. Hope to have products to offer in a few more months.

[@larsmast2613]

Hi thx for your very fast answer. Than I wait for the information from you. I start with the headtracker first. Later comes the fpv combat 😜

[@naveda08]

Nice had been looking for a premade tracker for the DJI goggles 👍

[@motionsic]

You can buy one here: Head-tracker medlin-drone-store.myshopify.com/products/pre-built-head-tracker

[@Hegotflow99]

This is amazing stuff

[@J2onton]

Enjoyed your video. I fly PPLA at Barton Manchester. Also fly DJI mini 2. Would like to get back into fixed wing fpv. 6 years since I flew one.

[@motionsic]

Digital FPV with head-tracking really gives one the feeling of being in the cockpit. It’s an inexpensive alternative to flying private planes while retaining much of the fun😉

[@J2onton]

@@motionsic Trying to work out the best VTX camera and goggles + RX combination for an easy life.

[@motionsic]

@@J2onton This is what I use. No fuss, just works! DJI Digital FPV Goggles: www.getfpv.com/dji-fpv-goggles-v2.html DJI Digital FPV Air unit fpvdogfight.com/products/dji-digital-fpv-air-unit-by-caddxfpv Motionsic BAG - BadAss Gimbal fpvdogfight.com/products/motionsic-b-a-g-badass-gimbal Tally-ho Head-tracker fpvdogfight.com/products/tally-ho-head-tracker

[@J2onton]

@@motionsic Thanks for the info.

[@young_fella]

your headtracker is super slick, but 89$ is alot of money for it, in the future, will there ever be a cheaper option that is as compact/ slick?

[@motionsic]

The servos are premium ones from Taiwan with 280° + range and super fine resolution, digital, metal gear and metal case, so well worth the money.

[@stumpusMaximus]

“Guns,Guns,Guns!” As us virtual fighter pilots shout when he has a bead like he had 😆

[@aliberkozderya3112]

this looks amazing

[@motionsic]

It feels amazing flying “in” a properly setup head-tracking FPV plane. Truly freeing!

[@Strelinc]

I like it! Can you make any video about patroling of territory? Like duo flying mission. Very cool videos)

[@motionsic]

Sure! We like to fly formations all the time. But it’s tougher to frame the shot with both scenery and two planes, takes more planning. Similar to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJSxmYqboqZ4bbc

[@Strelinc]

@@motionsic Yeah, like this, but mb for longer distance and higher.

[@KC-bg1th]

What’s the delay on the movement? I can’t see myself not getting sick if I’m turning my head with a noticeable delay in what I see.

[@motionsic]

It was long (70ms) for the setup in this video. The ones we are using has almost no noticeable delay.

[@kitchenstrand]

and what device did you use to run the cam on the spitfire..

[@motionsic]

A head-tracker, here are the FPV components I used: Digital FPV Goggles: www.getfpv.com/dji-fpv-goggles-v2.html DJI Digital FPV Air unit Micro fpvdogfight.com/products/caddx-air-unit-micro-version-for-dji-digital-hd-fpv-system Motionsic BAG - BadAss Gimbal fpvdogfight.com/products/motionsic-b-a-g-badass-gimbal Head-tracker fpvdogfight.com/products/tally-ho-head-tracker

[@MASTOMOKUCRUSH]

This is totally awesome, mate.

[@motionsic]

Glad you think so!

[@imperialstardestroyer712]

This is amazing

[@motionsic]

Thank you!

[@jonlannister345]

This feels like the proper use of a VR headset

[@ajcyrilldy]

Great. Can’t wait for third person.

[@motionsic]

Will do!

[@tyersontheroad2607]

That is totally BAD ASS!!!

[@motionsic]

Thanks man!

[@xiandan54]

Damn I might have to get myself dji setup just for that haha

[@mustangmania6177]

Question - what if you have a bad eye and you can't see out of one of your eyes because of a chronic condition i have optic neuropathy and i can see fully from one of my eyes can i still use this fpv technology in my planes and fly them ?

[@motionsic]

Should be able to, in my opinion, if you can drive with one good eye. Even though the goggle has two screens, they are presenting the same image from the same camera, so not stereoscopic. And the image is individually clear. In fact, I am helping another client with similar condition setting up his first FPV plane as well. He has already “taken a ride” in my plane and decided to go for it!

[@markbriley]

That's pretty cool - do you use a buddy box where the "master" controller is available as a backup with line-of-sight control, and then transfers control to the FPV pilot? Just curious. I can see my club making a big stink about it - was wondering if it violates any of the new "rules" by the FAA. Sorry, just wondering.

[@motionsic]

I have a spotter and comply with FAA, AMA rules.

[@gakeng5579]

Must have chair simulation and controler it’s perfectly

[@alessandrozamboni5274]

Tnx for the informations, j really appreciate it, i hope you niece things.

[@Carboneye7]

Love your channel, how do you deal with the lower efficiency of edf jets? Trying to decide on a platform but really only looking at prop planes.

[@motionsic]

Some EDF jets at cruise power can still get 7~8 minutes of flight time, 4~5 minutes of spirited flying, not too shabby, like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGbGc36je79pgtE

[@karamellkungend2444]

This is so f*@king cool !

[@Draagenn]

That is insane!

[@garyjohnson1970]

Because its awesome!

[@michaelhorn4540]

That's so cool

[@rizzorizz2923]

Is the gunsight something that’s available as an off the shelf item or was it custom made?

[@motionsic]

It was a custom made prototype. I am setting up production line to mass produce the reflector sights. They will be available for sale in a couple of months.

[@iCatch]

Cool! how did you make the HUD (cross hair)?

[@motionsic]

It’s miniature functional reflector sight, similar optics to full scale: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflector_sight

[@philkennedy342]

That’s an excellent way to add to your flying experience even better with the sight you can with practice dog fighting 👍👍🤞

[@motionsic]

That’s the idea! A new perspective to give experienced RC flyers to enjoy the hobby and progress, with formation and dogfight skills that they could not do before.

[@coutlaw3664]

Incredible !!!

[@motionsic]

Thanks!

[@chk6194]

Fantastic 👏👏👏

[@noneNone-mw1px]

sir only holy ghost can fly like that. i am lovein it

[@motionsic]

Thanks! Praise not deserved but I’ll take it😁

[@noneNone-mw1px]

@@motionsic it is more than praise sir. .

[@theKeppis]

Omg that is just absolutely gorgeous

[@motionsic]

Thanks man!

[@azzir325]

THAT'S the way FPV should be flown!

[@motionsic]

Yep! Glad you agree!

[@davidfruin]

So cool! I love the headtracking FPV and the realistic scale cockpit! Are there any planes that come like this or do I need to build my own? Thanks.

[@motionsic]

This is a Avios Spitfire from HobbyKing. It comes with a lot of scale details. I added the mirror and reflector sight. The head-tracking FPV parts you need to buy separately: DJI Goggles Integra: www.dji.com/mobile/goggles-integra DJI O3 Air unit www.dji.com/mobile/o3-air-unit Motionsic BAG - BadAss Gimbal fpvdogfight.com/products/motionsic-b-a-g-badass-gimbal Tally-Ho 2 Head-tracker fpvdogfight.com/products/tally-ho-2-prebuilt-head-tracker

[@BlackCatRedScarf]

Look like DCS. Pretty good.

[@motionsic]

Slightly more thrilling, no reset if I crash this😉

[@BlackCatRedScarf]

@@motionsic indeed. 😂 I have a Piaget 3D here... I do wonder how it would be to have a head tracking FPV on it. Probably vertigo inducing.

[@motionsic]

@@BlackCatRedScarf possibly, probably hard to keep it light with camera/gimbal. But it’s all in the way you fly…

[@Edward2Fan47]

This technique is way better than controlling from the ground without the right POV.

[@motionsic]

Cool thing is we can fly either way, so get two uses from one plane😁

[@larsulrich3356]

Any updates or information about getting a cooling unit for the DJI air unit system?

[@motionsic]

You can easily attach one DIY with zip ties or get 20 x 20 mm fan and secure with included 2mm long screws to air unit mount, need to drill holes in the base of the mount for air to pass through though.

[@larsulrich3356]

@@motionsic Have you successfully done this?

[@motionsic]

@@larsulrich3356 have seen many of my clients do this with their builds.

[@Augusto200100]

esse é o futuro do aeromodelismo! FPV é a melhor coisa que existe. Para mim nunca fez sentido comandar um avião com a visão apenas do solo, pois você não pode voar livremente e depende do alcance do seu olho para poder acompanhar o aeromodelo.

[@nanooseguy327]

very cool. What is a ballpark number for a setup like this ?

[@motionsic]

@@nanooseguy327 $600~$1000 on top of typical RC plane set up for the Head-tracking FPV system. Here are the main components for reference: DJI Goggles 3 www.dji.com/mobile/goggles-3 DJI O3 Air unit www.dji.com/mobile/o3-air-unit Motionsic BAG - BadAss Gimbal fpvdogfight.com/products/motionsic-b-a-g-badass-gimbal Tally-Ho 2+ Head-tracker fpvdogfight.com/products/tally-ho-2-prebuilt-head-tracker Motionsic ARMS - reflector sight fpvdogfight.com/products/motionsic-arms-attitude-reference-miniature-sight

[@motionsic]

And a tutorial video on how to set up: How to Fly a RC Plane from Cockpit Using Head Tracking FPV - Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYeUf6CXYtl1hcU

[@mrfluendboy]

My dream dude

[@54mandingo]

How hard it is to set up something like this???

[@mxqbox-zd1qx]

cool

[@Bishopea]

omg this is so awesome!!!

[@motionsic]

Thank you, cheers!