Bruce, please don't stop the Sense and Avoid work. Its very much needed and will revolutionize the field.
@xjet10 жыл бұрын
Well I wish someone would tell CAA, MFNZ and the local district council -- all who seem to think that the SAA system is far less important than preserving a particularly unhealthy monopoly in respect to RC model flying at/near airfields.
@chorianopoulos200210 жыл бұрын
***** Progress cannot be stopped. I think the answer is to stay under the radar with mini quads for this technology. Testing with mini quads and SAA should go unnoticed.
@xjet10 жыл бұрын
Chris Horianopoulos No, still can't fly miniquads at the airfield (where my test gear is located -- not practical to relocate it) so that's no help. And remember -- CAA bitched and whined about me flying an AXN in a tropical cyclone -- even though: probably every other full-sized light aircraft in the country was grounded due to the weather, I had a radio, I had an observer and I was under the supervision of a "wings" carrying MFNZ member. Their bitch? The wings-holder was standing too far away from me. There are some (me) who can do no right, and others (everyone else) who can do no wrong -- at least in the eyes of MFNZ and their buddies at CAA.
@chorianopoulos200210 жыл бұрын
***** This is ridiculous. Maybe its time to build a company that develops this technology and is situated outside this constraint.
@xjet10 жыл бұрын
Chris Horianopoulos Ah... that requires money :-) Unfortunately, with MFNZ working so hard to stop me earning a living from my chosen vocation (promoting and educating the hobby), money is in rather short supply right now. I don't need money though -- I just need people to get out of my way and stop acting like grumpy old men :D
@rctv-uk312610 жыл бұрын
Please don't give up Bruce, that would be giving them what they want. I don't see you being the kind of guy that would let them win and we'd all miss your channel if it went. ATB Malc RCTV-UK
@aboveview10 жыл бұрын
Bruce, please don't stop the videos. Thank you very very much for everyone of them . your time and hard work you have dedicated to them is very much appreciated .
@warp0000910 жыл бұрын
Thank you once again for the most interesting video! Please don't let the locals discourage you too much, you'll always have an appreciative audience here!
@lumeah410 жыл бұрын
All the manufacturing stats we read are interesting but your applied tests are BRILLIANT. You're worth more money!
@Hoverbot1TV10 жыл бұрын
One of your most applicable FPV videos ever Bruce. Thanks,
@OOKH19 жыл бұрын
I'm new to the hobby and value very much these educational video's for my up coming purchase of a vision + quad copter for videography. FPV seems to be the logical choice for this. The information that you are providing is invaluable to the layman such as myself. I'd much rather hear it from someone that knows what they are talking about over the guy in the field or salesman in a store. 5.8 GHz helical ant 7/8 rap a long with the omni directional ants seem to be the way I want to go now. Thank you for you time in making this and the other videos that you've done. Bruce, please don't stop making them because all you are doing is passing a long information in an understandable manor for all us noobs to understand. A teacher of sorts. I have to say that I'm look forward to getting more educated through more of your videos. Thanks again. Don
@CaallMeeMrrD10 жыл бұрын
Please continue to do what you do now, you are one of the great hobbyist out here (internet)
@f18hornetm10 жыл бұрын
Love the video Bruce. Really interesting topic. I have learned so much about electronics from your videos. Can't wait to see part 2 and best of luck with everything going on. No matter what happens please keep up the bench videos. They are an extremely interesting and educational look into the details behind rc.
@rasmusgupta47789 жыл бұрын
Great work! I very much like your way of presenting, you seem very enthusiastic and knowledgeful which makes it a joy to watch and learn from you. Don't let grumpy people let you down, keep up the good work and spirit! :)
@1Logan33810 жыл бұрын
It's always one of the very first of the Freedoms to get attacked, free flow of information. Don't stop the videos, their some of the best I've seen. Thanks from the States.
@nelsonromero739810 жыл бұрын
You have inspired me to take a course on electronics. I'm presently looking for a certification course I could take to better understand my new way of life. Your a great teacher and I would be honored to make your acquaintance. Keep the tutorials coming I look forward to them as they poses a vas deal of knowledge, and you make them so easy to comprehend. You are my go to guy when I need clarification on RC. Teacher of the year :-)
@IvanLayton10 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. You're good for the hobby, pity people cannot see that.
@hiwayM910 жыл бұрын
who in the world would imply otherwise? Bruce has taught me more about foundations than perhaps any other person. I can honestly say, he is probably responsible for almost all of my successes, and if I had known about him sooner, I suspect I would have had far fewer failures.
@hotcarp1210 жыл бұрын
The almost 10,000 people who've watched this video in the last week would probably say that Bruce is good for the hobby! ;)
@lancethrustworthy10 жыл бұрын
Forward, ever forward! ;) Thanks for enlightening us about antennae. You're an asset to RC hobbyists everywhere.
@TheDanishCore10 жыл бұрын
Bruce, you are this hobby's Albert Einstein, it's unfortunately with your current situation in New Zealand. Just so you know, you have my deepest respect and support here from Denmark. It would be great if all viewers just donated a small amount for you so you can continue the good work. Best regards Jan Sig, Denmark.
@martinward72399 жыл бұрын
I commend you whole heartedly. Your videos are utterly sublime and you are considered the best at what you do in the entire world. Keep at it. We need you and you have our support.
@versask8td10 жыл бұрын
Bruce thank you so much for the work you do for the hobby. I really hope that the powers that be can get off your back and let you continue your progress in helping the RC community forward with awareness to safety and do it yourself fixes to common problems. You're one of a kind sir and I hope you can continue your passion.
@Deceptive2410 жыл бұрын
Thanks once again for an informative, engaging and inspirational video. Your teaching style is perfect. I am born and have lived in NZ for 30 years, I see that "respectful fun" and people that try to promote the concept (which can stem education, innovation, entrepreneurship, a different contribution to our economy - and not to mention a happier society) are being taken out of the equation, ever so slowly, one by one through various methods. Commonsense and personal responsibility is a thing of the past. People telling you how to operate (people that have little to no idea themselves) will be a normality soon - if it isn't already. With bureaucrats its not so much about the facts, its all about schmoozing and being schmoozed. You cant apply normal logic to their way of thinking and acting ;) But you already knew that. The power is in the people, always has been and always will be, the people just need to wake up and realise this ;) your wide awake - so keep fighting the good fight!!
@xjet10 жыл бұрын
Yes, unfortunately there are too many dim-witted folk (usually in the halls of bureaucracy) who believe that safety is a function of the number of rules you can create. I believe that safety is not about rules but about understanding, knowledge, education and respect. I try to make the hobby safer by educating people and providing them with the levels of knowledtge and understanding they need to ensure that they do not unwittlingly place person or property in jeopardy. Sadly, the dim-witted folk are usually well-funded and backed by more rules (legislation) that allows them to continue dumbing-down everyone else to their level.
@niallfinn710910 жыл бұрын
Nice work Bruce. Very interesting as usual. You certainly have rattled some cages over there. Definitely time for them to start building bridges!
@tokoam10 жыл бұрын
I learn so much from this guy please don't go away :(
@JonathanPopZAR10 жыл бұрын
Great work as always Bruce. Please don't stop
@Tryin2FlyII10 жыл бұрын
I don't get a lot of time to "tinker" much anymore but I love R/C & electronics I really enjoy your build videos as well as your way of explaining it all -But WHY on earth would anyone try and "STOP" what you are doing??? I just don't get it it is a sad thing if you let them achieve that goal but I also understand that's how it go's sometimes Just wanted to say Thanks for all you have taught me and you have my support in what ever direction you choose
@dezent10 жыл бұрын
To be honest Bruce, you do not need to fly to make one of the best rc youtube channels right on par with flitetest! you are brilliant! Still sad that you can not fly but your videos are great anyway.
@gwatson42610 жыл бұрын
Got to admire your tenacity Bruce! Interesting topic, thanks for the time you put into these videos.
@lasersbee10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on the helical antennas Bruce. You just steered me in the direction I was not sure about using on my Hex Quad FPV setup. Great job on the tests and explanations as usual ;)
@clintw575110 жыл бұрын
Love the videos/reviews. Thank you for taking the time to make/post the videos. I've learned a lot from the videos and ALWAYS looking forward to the next one. Thanks again...........
@philliprporter9 жыл бұрын
keep up the great work your doing educating our future generations.
@ScottElder10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing that experiment Bruce. _Good to know._
@Dianaranda12310 жыл бұрын
I always love these reviews, even as a total noobie, I recently bought a Bixler2 lots of work on it to make it upto the specs that I want, such as making the easy to take off and fit into a Backpack, together with all the other smaller stuff.
@petedread9 жыл бұрын
A few people making video's like yours, with the reviews and testing and explaining stuff. BUT none as in depth and explanatory as your vids. Your the best! Top of your game. Leader of the pack. Have you heard of the ImmersionRC transmitter-Flysight 32 channel monitor issue? Perhaps you could do a vid on this. It seems to me (i'm a noob) that the cheapest way to fix this would be to replace the ImmersionRC transmitter with a different brand. Instead of replacing the expensive monitor. But I don't know really. Many people with this set up having range issues (antenna not the problem), could get a lot of views.
@laneboysrc10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. Never having done FPV myself I found the comparison using an actual image quite interesting -- and more useful than the RSSI. Keep going!
@cup_and_cone10 жыл бұрын
Did a group ride once where a guy pulled out a McDonalds hamburger from his back pocket and started eating it halfway through. Was pretty ungentlemenly of him not to offer me any. Smelled amazing.
@amiramziv98649 жыл бұрын
Dear Bruce The information that you are providing is invaluable to me and I believe for many many others.I had gained most of my knowledge in RC flaying from your in-depth and interesting tutorials. Please keep up with your excellent job !!!! for our worldwide community.I live about 12.000 km (7500 Miles) East to you and steel have good "reception", audio and video, of the materials you are "transmitting" (talking about the FPV Helical antennas discussion). Thank you so much
@HallmarkAust10 жыл бұрын
I have the CW 5.8 helical and I'm not prepared to say the range I get, but the three kilometre test will be aced by this unit no problems!
@SuperBigCamel10 жыл бұрын
Hey Bruce, I love your videos. Your commitment to the hobbie is very much appreciated! Thank you very much!
@agentbertram47696 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruce. Some good pointers for my future builds.
@peterlucleis373610 жыл бұрын
Never give up Bruce
@billsomrak8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video review. Just now researching various RX antenna platforms to maximize my range for FPV with my aerial camera UAV (XK X380).
@BreatheRC10 жыл бұрын
nice one bruce i always check in on you before i buy anything please keep up the good work i am sure you can overcome your obstacles and you are doing it for the greater good ie:us many thanks you are very much appreciated all over the world mate
@LWJCarroll10 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video...keep on trucking Bruce...Rgds...Laurie
@jackevans23862 жыл бұрын
Throw your receiving antenna at the focal point of a 600mm satellite dish. Now we have some gain, with a narrow beam width !
@link6909610 жыл бұрын
You can notice that the signal (voltage) is linear with the number of turn of the helix antenna. We may conclude that the quality and the performance of the three antenna is similar.
@justinwood29 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, as it is the most informative one i have seen for helical vs clover leaf.
@grahamweaver718010 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce , good vid mate , I have made a 4 turn helical to try on the 1.29 diveristy circuit you made . I have 2 RC 805 and a skew for the other antenna , cheers G W
@svareter4210 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear "they" are still trying to shut you down. I really find your videos good and very use full. Keep up your mood Bruce and stop if doing the videos is killing you, Don't let them stop the SENCEandAVIOD. If youcan make it cheap, and fairly light You might get it into every full size glider, and save someone's life. sadly I haven't got the spare money to help you out, ever $ my daughter as of now, no job and all.
@marcoaurelioxaviermoreira46315 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Sir to a well done episode ! Keep Walking...... Thanks for sharing it with us.
@m93sek10 жыл бұрын
hey bruce. from what i have seen over the past time you are really brilliant at electronics... why dont you convert such a sun tracker for solar cells into one using a high gain antenna. then you'd had all the benefits. shouldnt be a problem for you.
@ryanbellyt10 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce what about the Immersion RC RF meter it can tell you the VSWR and other details for a moderate price. It can also tell you the mw from vtx's so you can test the power from those 200mw micro tx's. Great video and hope you get the sense and avoid working.
@InformationTooMuch10 жыл бұрын
Hi great video, there is a new 5.8 vTX available by Flysight called the Black Mamba. This vTX supposedly will get you as far as 9km with the stock antenna. 2000 mW
@biscuitbassbroom73065 жыл бұрын
I agree give me hell ......... What yr doing helps a lot of people........ Even the ones who don't fly Rc FPV it's al EDUCATIONAL in my books that works 👍
@spocktra5010 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done Bruce.
@iandavidson9910 жыл бұрын
Always try and buy the highest quality ground-station components (e.g. antennas) you can afford. Your aircraft may crash or be lost, but a ground-station build from high-quality, well constructed parts will outlast every aircraft you ever own.
@el8rg8r10 жыл бұрын
Great video Bruce! Keep up the good work!
@iandavidson9910 жыл бұрын
Great video Bruce, but I believe you should have put your attenuator on the TX and not the RX, as currently you are attenuating the noise floor level too (as well as the received signal), which isn't ideal.
@xjet10 жыл бұрын
The atmospheric noise (ambient) on 5.8GHz around here is negligible. I tried the receiver with a shielded 50-ohm terminator instead of an antenna and the noise level (RSSI) didn't change at all which indicates that the noise floor is lower than the noise generated by the reciever itself. The FPV backpack I used has a hard-wired antenna so it was easier to throw the attenuator on the receiver.
@xjet10 жыл бұрын
al Cella Without the attenuator, the transmitter would have to be much, much further away to get a sensible reading because the RSSI figures would all be "maxed out" (and thus, all the readings would be the same) due to the strong signal the receiver would see.
@TeamIcarusRC10 жыл бұрын
Bruce- wondering if that video from when I met you might be up soon:) Really looking forward to it and it would really help out my channel. Thanks!
@NormanLedoyen10 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Bruce. Well done.
@CrayonboxAviationAdventures10 жыл бұрын
Buck to the binch. Thanks Bruce!
@garyhunkin10 жыл бұрын
Adding an attenuator after an antenna increases the noise figure as well. You are actually almost doubling the attenuation of weak signals. You should not use the attenuators value as the empiricle value, there is more to it, especially with very weal signals. I design GPS receivers that work at -160dbm...
@konturger10 жыл бұрын
Maybe you want have a look to the immersionRC rf meter. With it you will be very well able to meassure the receive power. Cheers.
@Cyberdactyl10 жыл бұрын
From the looks of all three, it appears the best choice is the cheapest.
@healingbench31988 жыл бұрын
Bruce, changing channels will also change the SWR. what i dont like about the antenna manufacturers is they never provide the SWR for the optimal channel so its hard to match antennas. If you ever do this again, can you switch the channel too
@Junkheadrocks10 жыл бұрын
Well done Bruce. Thank you.
@jet21025110 жыл бұрын
Great vid Bruce. Man you are the best. I sure hope they get a change of heart so you can put up more flying vids. Come on guys if you don't have something positive to say how about keeping it to yourself. Bruce produces good content and outdoor vids have challenges. Get over it boss you can always go to another channel with sound quality you can live with.
@nigelholland181110 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos. I hope the SS get of your case soon.
@RotorPics10 жыл бұрын
Nice shootout video Bruce. I'll try to get my local rf expert friend to build you a mixer+LO for your 3Ghz spectrum analyzer... This way.. you can play at high Ghz....
@xjet10 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of doing that myself -- and perhaps I will -- but I wanted to get this vid out because I know lots of folk have been waiting for it.
@RotorPics10 жыл бұрын
***** Sat LNB's are a good source of parts.....
@SighKick10 жыл бұрын
I have just sent you a TXT offering you a Sharp Ku-LNBF model BS1D1AQ412A free for parts if it is of any use? L.O.:10.75GHz 11.7~12.75/12.25~12.75GHz 950~2000/1500~2000MHz. Brand new, never used.
@christianferrazgruner9 жыл бұрын
Extremely cool and informative videos with great humor! In the end of this video you mention trying a lefthand circ pol antenna with a right hand counterpart. But I can't find that video. Can you do that experiment? :D
@TAGE_FPV10 жыл бұрын
give em hell bruce. I love your videos!
@MrTaz007910 жыл бұрын
In regards to what Antenna to use, How about trying the TBS patch that comes with the TBS 5.8Ghz Module for the FatShark Dominators?? Would be very interested in seeing your results.
@RustyHero10 жыл бұрын
Great video Bruce! Have you ever tought about making a DIY antenna tracker? I loved your DIY diversity controller, and it would be a great sollution for allot of us who dont have the budget to buy one!
@sloperdude10 жыл бұрын
What surprises me is how wide the beam is on these helical antennas. Using receiver diversity with a cloverleaf on one receiver and a helical on the other, I may not even need an antenna tracker.
@sloperdude10 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@meottome10 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. Thanks.
@photorocket455010 жыл бұрын
Very informative, very enjoyable and very entertaining
@agentbertram47696 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Bruce. I really enjoy your videos. I'm new to the sport as you know... So please may I ask some daft questions? What does the 2.4gHz antenna do? Is this for the mechanical controls? Are there better options than the standard black finger shaped antenna that came with my Hubsan X4 H109s without using an amplifier? Amusing stroke of bad luck. My Hubsan arrived yesterday. I put the batteries on charge. I oiled the motors. Now a 70mph gale has blown in and looks set to stay for the next four days. Bum Bum Bum!!!
@AppliedMetaphysician6 жыл бұрын
As with many things, "best" depends upon use-cases.
@Ashley38910010 жыл бұрын
Has the review for the Hitec Aurora 9x been published? Hope you can continue with your invaluable KZbin show
@ryantaylor41208 жыл бұрын
Hello Bruce, a little late I know, but the HobbyKing video says that the Circular Wireless antenna includes an SMA to RP-SMA adapter in the box, is that true? Love all your videos man keep up the good work!
@Quokka5710 жыл бұрын
"....trying to put me out of business 'for reasons I cannot fathom'..." Ferkrysakes man, you took them on and pissed them off. And we all know how well Grumpy Old Men with power tolerate insubordinates from mere Mortals such as us, hey? IMHO, stick to what you do best, Bruce - educating us with your experience and enthusiasm. The 'powers that be' will always be that - powers to be and legends in their own lunchtime. If you keep prodding a bull on the arse, it will eventually charge. If you can't beat them, join 'em - now there's a thought. Bruce for Mayor :D Do your paperwork to join the Establishment. If they block you, go the jugular for discrimination. That's the angle I'd be taking....
@ulightme10 жыл бұрын
keep on keeping on
@servoman119 жыл бұрын
Very good demo of rhcp helicals.I really like using the 305 receiver(rssi) out to compare the antennas. Can you also use the (305) receiver for other type antennas in the 5.8ghz band?
@Glofilter10 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Bruce!
@fullmetaljacket710 жыл бұрын
Bruce, please do the followup video on this one. I'm very curious to see how the chinese antenna performs against the others.
@ikariku9 жыл бұрын
Excelente video, muy ilustrativo.
@MrHandsomejackuk9 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce.... i have had a go at making some 5.8ghz clover leaf with some success... i just wondered.. why is it that a cloverleaf appears as a dead short on a transmitter / receiver, and a normal dipole doesnt. ? I understand that it would be a dead short. due to the construction of it... but dont really understand the theory...please explain Thanks Al...
@scottthompson248110 жыл бұрын
Bruce , will you ever do a helical antenna build video , or could you tell us what is the correct wire and bottom plate to use for best results ? many thanks Scott .
@11skyparte1110 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce, How about a video about: - Lost Model Tracker (Locator - Finder) - Transponder chip (Like in car keys)
@xavier_arthur7 жыл бұрын
How do I decide on LHCP or RHCP helecals? Also how can I extended my Controller range 2.4ghz range, same helecals in 2.4ghz?
@meickus8510 жыл бұрын
Great video. What kind of antenna did you have on the TX while doing this review? Cloverleaf I take it?
@Lasseu7 жыл бұрын
almost usable image without antenna at 12:31 :)
@JasperJanssen8 жыл бұрын
Any chance that for the next video you could remove the protective film off your multimeter screen so we can get a better picture?
@HarleyFPV10 жыл бұрын
keep em coming Bruce LOVE ure vids :)
@HansMilling10 жыл бұрын
If the FPV goggles has only one antenna input, could you attach both a clover-leaf and a helical and have some electronics choose the best signal?
@charliespann396710 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr. Bruce. Very interesting. Has any one thought about making a tracking system for these antennas? I'm sure you could figure it out. thanks again from Texas.
@George-nt8uw6 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your KZbin presentations and must say that I am learning a lot about this new hobby of mine. I have a need to use a small transmitter in a stationary position and a receiver stationary as well. In order to not interfere with others on the spectrum, I would like to use as little power as possible. Everything is line-of-sight and up to 600 meters at ground level. I would like to use Helical antennas on both ends. My question is, would there be a problem using the "Aomway FPV 5.8g Helical Antenna 11dbi Right Circular Polarization" antenna on both transmitter and receiver? I am concerned with damaging the transmitter mainly. Thanks for all you do and hope to see much more of your work.
@ninnada119810 жыл бұрын
Hi! Fantastic work. I wondered why you are using an antennuator on the reciever?
@DobyxRC10 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the second part Bruce! I find this subject very interesting indeed. I have one of those helical antenna's from Circular Wireless and I've just received my SkyZone goggles (thanks to your review) and will use that antenna in conjunction with IBCrazy's 5 Lobe Mad Mushroom on the Vxt. I was going to use a antenna tracking system but I will wait to see the results of your "Part 2" to see if it's worth it. Which brings me to a question: If I do use a tacking system can I use a higher gain 9 coil or higher for further range? Is there a limit to turns on these antenna's i.e. can you make a 15 turn 35db with a 12 degree field ?. Thank you for doing these video's I always learn a lot.
@Scottyman999 жыл бұрын
Where's the 3km test you promised? :)
@RubensCampello8 жыл бұрын
Which receiver points the wires must be connected to measure the multimeter ? We imagine the boscam 200mw model 5805 receiver for example ...
@knwest201210 жыл бұрын
Great video. I recently lost a model and am researching how to avoid this in the future. I bet this would be right up your alley! Thinking of going the beacon route. Any advice ?
@rockyesperon647010 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@doccpu74 жыл бұрын
Wish you would make a tabular list showing ant, gain, swr, comments. its hard to watch a whole long vid hoping to hear about swr and gain comparisons to hear general comments like its good, better, ok.
@Glofilter10 жыл бұрын
Hey Bruce, on a side note, have you ever thought about reviewing the Boscam Thunderbolt TX? Was wondering if it was worth the extra cost over their new 600mw version. Thanks!