DragonLink RC System - 6km Distance - GoPro Camera

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This is the second test of my Dragon Link Long Range UHF RC system. It was very early in the morning. Sun was barely coming up. That is why the video looks really grainy in the beginning, and why the footage isn't the most spectacular. GoPro HD cameras enjoy the sunshine!
FPV Setup:
In the AIR:
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Aircraft: BEVRC Skywalker with 1900mm Wing by bevrc.com ($130)
1 Hitec HS-5485HB Digital Servo (from local hobby shop - for panning GoPro) ($25)
4 Hitech HS-65HB Karbonite Gear servos for rud,elev,and 2 ailerons (ebay $88)
Ogar/Skywalker Power System HC3516-1350, TB54, APC9x6e from readymaderc.com ($110)
Includes:
54A Esc
Himax 3516-1350 350 watt Brushless Outrunner Motor
APC 9x6e Prop
RC Receiver: DragonLink UHF RC System tx and rx ($269)
3s 1300mAh LiPo from local hobby shop ($30)
(powers Hornet OSD, Video TX, Futaba RX, FY31-AP)
3s 5000mAh Zippy LiPo (ebay $25)
(powers esc and Brushless Motor above)
1.3G 800mW tx for 12V system ($75 bevrc.com comes with rx below)
Feiyu Tech FY31-AP Flight Stabilizer trade edition with
GPS, Current Sensor and
Hornet OSD ($290 bevrc.com)
GoPro Hero HD cam for HD Recording of flights ($200 ebay)
16GB SDHC Flash Card for GoPro ($15 ebay)
BEV-KX181H-NTSC (Made by Sony - Live video Feed Cam) ($82 bevrc.com)
Misc parts and glues (carbon fiber, ply, etc.) $100
FLYING WEIGHT 5lb 9.5oz
===Total Cost in Air: $1439 ===
On the GROUND:
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Futaba FP-8UAP PCM 1024 72mHz transmitter ($200 used)
DragonLink UHF RC System (tx attached to Futaba radio)
8 cell 9.6V 2500mAh high capacity battery pack for Futaba tx ($28 ebay)
1.3gHz rx on 12V system (included with 1.3G tx above from bevrc.com)
2200mAh 3s LiPo batt powering video goggles and 1.3gHz video RX ($30 ebay)
BEV 1.2/1.3GhZ 8dBi Patch antenna ($30 bevrc.com)
FatShark Dominator video goggles ($300 bevrc.com)
Misc parts, tripod, wires, connectors, solder, velcro, servo programmer, etc. ($150 easily)
===Total Cost on Ground: $738 ===
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Total Cost: $2177 (Be sure to hide all receipts from your wife or girlfriend!)