Balders old hexa - RIP

[Balders]

OK, so today was not a good day to do a quick bit of fpv, although at least I was at home, not over water.

[Balders]

last picture on the memory card...I found the card 4 ft away from the camera...not a good angle...

[Smeagol]

Took a fair hammering, hope that you can salvage enough to rebuild.

If I can help just let me know.

[Jumpy07]

Yikes,

What do you think happened ? ... looks expensive..

[Gaza_07]

Sorry to see that Balders expensive crash what on earth happened   

[teslahed]

O dear, that looks very unfortunate.

I';ve had a few experiences like that - it';s never fun

I hope you get something back in the air ASAP.

[Balders]

can only guess one motor had an issue, whatever that may have been, just been outside again to pick up splinters, found a motor about 20ft away from where rest was, may have come off post or pre crash, not sure.  It just sort of suddently barrel rolled out of the sky. 

[shaktar]

should be able to pick up a lens re-pare kit though for the gopro

[Jumpy07]

You can get lens repair kits for the GoPro if the rest is ok... 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camera-Lens-Repair-For-Gopro-HD-HERO-1080p-Drift-HD170-/180713209531?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1358bebb

Might be more cost effective to buy a second hand one though...

Was it in the protective case ?.. 

[Brian]

That looks like a whole load of OUCH! I';m sure you can get lens repair kits at a lower price. There';s also normal flat lens replacements instead of the fish eye lenses that Gopro';s come with.

Just think of the fun you';ll have rebuilding mate :)
Brian

[benchmark]

Ouch! accept my heartfelt condolences.  anyways, back on that horse again and keep the flag flyin.

You say maybe one motor cocked up? i though Naza Hexas could compensate for the loss of one motor or prop and land safely?

[mickyt]

Crikey sorry to see that mate I spanked mine Christmas Day two motors three props, thought I';d got away with one arm but three were knackered I was lucky the ground was soft due to the weather hope you get it sorted ASAP. As to the naza I spoke to Geoff at quadcopters uk he said you stand mor chance of recovery with the wookong but it would still be pretty hairy.

[shaktar]

Lens Replace

http://oddcopter.com/2012/06/19/replacing-the-m12-glass-lens-on-a-gopro-hero-or-hero2-hd/

http://oddcopter.com/2012/06/27/replacing-the-m12-glass-lens-on-a-gopro-hero-or-hero2-hd-part-2/

Parts

http://www.optics-online.com/search_all_products.asp?PartNumber=DSL377&SearchButton=Search

http://ragecams.com/shop/mounts-lenses-gopro-accessories-c-22_43.html

They even show you how to do it

Montage lentilles SUNEX DSL377 et DSL355 sur GOPRO®

[Gav]

OUCH Balders.  I can do the lens replacement if you want - done it a couple of times now for friends who have butchered the lens on their go pro.  But I am sure a man of your calibre can sort it.

cheers
Gav

[guest325]

That';s rough, sorry to see it - hope you get things fixed up soon!

[Balders]

I';m in two minds to sell it as is on fleabay and buy new (or possibly a GP3 or Nex 5/7) or repair.

Gonna sleep on it.  Old frame is completely stripped of good bits, rest in the bin :)

[benchmark]

I spoke to Geoff at quadcopters uk he said you stand mor chance of recovery with the wookong but it would still be pretty hairy.

Ah yes, i just found it in the Wookong firmware update release notes Version 5.16 ,
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The Naza does not seem to have this recovery function.

[homersainty]

gutted for ya man gutted did you find your fpv camera in the end ?

[Biffa]

I';m in two minds to sell it as is on fleabay and buy new (or possibly a GP3 or Nex 5/7) or repair.

Gonna sleep on it.  Old frame is completely stripped of good bits, rest in the bin :)

I';ll give you a tenner for the GP

I feel the pain though.

[Balders]

gutted for ya man gutted did you find your fpv camera in the end ?

Yup, found in in the gutter of the garage roof!  Rescued a few bits of plastic too, so looks like it hit the roof and ended up on the car bonnet

[Rappy Freak]

OOOOOO not good   

[Balders]

Managed to pick up a brand spanking new GoPro2in the sales today for £170.00 which I thought was pretty good.

[mickyt]

bugger i just paid £190 second hand but it does come with 32g card and two hard cases i still think its  dear lol