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Optional Eyecam Wireless Video
Every Draganflyer purchased with the Eyecam or Eyecam Extreme has a fully adjustable camera
mount pre-installed on the circuit board. The camera is held in by a rubber ‘o’ ring that needs to be
stretched over the camera and attached to the hooks on the mount. We suggest using the supplied
allen key for this. Although the camera mount is
installed, all the screws have to be tightened with
the supplied allen key once you achieve the desired
angle.
The Eyecam system comes with a receiver. This
receiver can be plugged into a TV to watch your
flight in real-time, or a VCR or digital video cam-
era to record the footage. The antenna in the
receiver is located opposite to the jacks, and this
end should be pointing to the Draganflyer. If you
are interested in more information regarding the
Draganflyer/EyeCam setup, many independent
reviews have been completed. Links are available
on our website at http://www.rctoys.com
It used to be that only the military and TV stations that could afford to use airborne video equip-
ment, but now thanks to advances in technology everyone can put an "eye in the sky."
Neighborhood watch has really taken-off with the Draganflyer V Ti. Check out our website at
http://www.rctoys.com to see some of the fun you can have with a camera equipped
Draganflyer V Ti.
When you shoot video with the Draganflyer V Ti remember the range of the video camera trans-
mitter is limited to about 750-1000 feet, but you should not be that far apart because the signal
strength decreases with distance. Metal objects and other transmitters or noisy electrical circuits and
motors may also interfere with the signal. The receiver works best if it is above the ground as much
as possible and in direct line of sight with the transmitter. Some break-up and noise is inevitable;
you will not get perfect footage. Do not forget that even multi-million dollar communications sys-
tems are subject to interference.
Things you should know about Eyecam
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EYECAM TRANSMITTER SENDS VIDEO ONLY – IT HAS NO AUDIO TRANSMISSION
CAPABILITY
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Best Results are achieved where there is a clear “line of sight” between the Eyecam transmitter and
Receiver
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Try to avoid obstacles such as trees, walls, cars, trucks, and buildings.
•
Transmitting over water and in rain will reduce performance.
•
Interference from certain electronic equipment or the moving human body can also affect the range
obtainable.
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For best reception, position the antennas of the transmitter and receiver 1.5 to 2m above the ground.
Please test all devices before final installation because transmission quality can often be improved by
moving the components slightly.
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Turn off the transmitter and receiver if the system is not in use.
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Do not touch the antennas when the system is switched on.
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Do not place the receiver behind a monitor or TV.
Rubber
‘o’ Ring
Tighten screws
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