S.O.B. Whitehawk Vision 2 Surveillance Quadcopter

April 14, 2014

The Daw Tech Quadcopter "Whitehawk Vision 2" with integrated FPV camera is the second generation of quad-rotor RC helicopter and features it's own 14 megapixel wireless HD FPV camera, giving you first-person view (FPV) experience right out of the box. With a larger battery and improved prop design, flying time lasts up to 25 minutes. This product will appeal to a variety of potential users, from RC aircraft hobbyists who want to record their flights to videographers and photographers looking to open up a whole new range of shooting possibilities, as well as tactical surveillance.

Charger & Battery Parameters

  • Battery Type: Lithium polymer (LiPo)
  • Battery Capacity: 5200 mAh
  • LED Indicator: Four LEDs Indicate remaining capacity
  • Handheld Transmitter TX Parameters
  • Working Frequency 5.8 GHz ISM
  • Communication Distance CE; 984 feet (300 m) FCC: 2,625 feet (800 m)
  • Receive Sensitivity: 93 dBm
  • Transmitting Power: CE: 25 mw FCC: 125 mw
  • Working Current/Voltage: 80mA at 6V
  • Power Source: 4 AA Batteries

Camera Specifications

  • Sensor Size: 1/2.3 inches
  • Sensor Resolution 14 MP
  • Lens 140 degrees FOV (35 mm equivalent: approximately 8 mm) Fixed f/2.8 aperture
  • Video Resolutions: 1080p30, 1080|60
  • Photo Resolution 14 MP
  • File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW (RAW requires included Windows-based conversion software to create widely-accepted DNG file type.)
  • Video: H.264
  • Working Frequency: 2.4 GHz
  • Communication Distance: Without range extender/repeater - approx. 164 feet (50 m), with range extender/repeater - approx 1,640 feet (500 m)
  • Latency: <0.1 seconds (100 ms)
  • Control DJI Vision App for smartphones with IOS 6.0 or later and Android 4.0 or later
  • Settings: Continuous photos (on/off), photo and video quality, white balance, light meter mode/exposure
  • Camera Tilt/Tilting Range: 0 degrres to 60 degrees
  • Recording Media: Micro SD Memory Card up to 32 GB

Range Extender

  • Operating Frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz
  • Communication Distance: 984 feet (300 m)
  • Transmitting Power<=17 dBm
  • Power Consumption 1.5 W

General

  • Take-off Weight: <3.1 pounds (<1,400 g)
  • Max Yaw Angular Velocity: 200 degrees per second
  • Max Tilt Angle: 35 degrees
  • Max Ascent/Descent Speed: 20.7 feet/second (6 m/s)
  • Max Diagonal: 13.8 inches (35 cm)
  • Weight not specified

Product Highlights

  • 14 MP Stills and 1080p Video
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Downlink for Smartphones
  • Up to 25 Minutes Flying Time
  • iOS/Android App for Monitoring/Control
  • Smartphone Mounts to Controller for FPV
  • GPS-Based Autopilot with Return to Home
  • Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)
  • Supports Dual Flight Control Modes
  • LED Indicators & Low Voltage Protection
  • Self-Tightening Prop Design

Included with the Whitehawk Vision 2 Quadcopter is a 5.8GHz wireless controller (TX) that has an operational range approaching 1,000 feet (300 m) line-of-sight. The camera is controlled via 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi using an app available for iOS and Android devices. Using the supplied mount, you can attach your smartphone directly to the controller, giving you a "heads up" display directly from the camera's point-of-view with only 1/10 of a second latency. From the app you will also be able to start and stop video recording, take a snapshot and even tilt the camera up or down.

Because of the complexity associated with multi-rotor aircraft the Whitehawk Vision 2 relies on a GPS-based navigation system to maintain flight stability and provide other features. While fully manual operation is possible, most users, especially videographers hoping to get the smoothest possible shoots, will opt for GPS Flight Mode. GPS Mode is an autopilot system that keeps the Whitehawk Vision 2 stable and right-side-up when moving, and holds it in a fixed horizontal and vertical position whenever you release the controls.

New for this model, the Whitehawk Vision 2 features a 5200 mAh battery system that has been simplified from the previous version. The battery now slots in and provides LED indicators on outside, tall-end of the aircraft so they can be seen in flight. Charging is also simplified with all of the charging circuitry built into the battery itself. You simply need to plug it into the wall with the supplied universal AC adapter.

The Whitehawk 2 Vision includes a Wi-Fi Range extender that will increase the wireless range of the smartphone used for FPV camera operation up to 984 feet line of sight. The range extender mounts on the radio controller along with the smartphone.

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