Got UAV ?

Having something like this "eye in the sky" might be useful, and good fun for the kids. hmmm...

The FS-HD1 by Mongrel Gear from The Mongrel on Vimeo.

Advantages:

• 4:3 Real-time video from remote control helicopter or aircraft.
• 16:9 720p HD video recording of up to 5 hours onto 16GB SD card, supporting post flight data transfer.
• Separate real-time GPS navigation data download available.

Disadvantages:

• Radio-Control signals up to helicopter/aircraft locate the control station. --> Move transmitter away from high value items. 
• RF video broadcast can be seen by anyone viewing same frequency. --> Minimally Encrypted Video downlink.
• Loiter time. Cycle time to land, refuel, relaunch. --> Multiple units.
• Daylight cameras.  --> Night-time sensors.

This vendor appears to have run out, for now. But FYI - The gear is out there.

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