No, I am not talking about the iPhone...I personally don't want to switch to AT&T...but it is tempting.
No I am talking about Radio Controlled Helicopters. (not the little ones in the grocery store) By themselves they have some cost involved...especially when a gust of wind throws it into a tree, and you have to buy a few new parts.
But now you can buy an 'autopilot'...well actually an auto leveling/position holding system.
There are a few different styles on the market...but this is the one I am installing, getting ready to try out...
http://en.helicommand.com/
The Helicommand apparently has three axis of gyros giving input to the 'brain'. In addition it has a camera on the bottom to view contrast...to tell if the vehicle is moving (drifting) or holding position. It took a week or so to install and set up (so the helicopter doesn't crash on the first try).
More later when I actually fly it.
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