nrichardson31 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Hello, need some advice here, sorry not sure where to post - I know NOTHING about RC...figure this could be the place to ask. I'm looking for advice on creating a specific tool... I have a flat roof and seagulls like to nest on it. I figure I get an RC vehicle to control it and generally cause mayhem whenever they land Remote controlled vehicle Not that fast - just enough to put on a charge at the gulls and see them off. Better to be controllable so i dont fly it off the roof... Camera - essential. I need to see the buggers Weather proof - this is scotland, it needs to be all weathers Good standby life - mostly it'll just be sitting there ready to attack, if i had to take down 2-3 times a day to swap batteries, that'd be ok Range - I'll never be more than 20-30 metres from it but it will be through a tin roof, could perhaps still an antenna out my window for line of site Not mega expensive, decent kit though Optional RC nerf gun (only joking...well...any options?) So where would I start, is there a decent kit I could adapt and with what? Any ideas would be great, otherwise it'll be an Amazon cheapie and hope it works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) Interesting question anything small and light could be attacked by a large gull what kind of budget are you looking at Edited February 3, 2023 by Lone-wolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrichardson31 Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 No idea, say £250 to start. It's going to be a year on year driver, the bloody things come back. So yeah, big enough to take on a large gull, they need a bit of payback. Also needs reasonable clearance, say up to 10cm, roof has ridges. Or tracks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I am happy to look into suitable rc cars for you, but the camera is gonna be a problem i guess your talking FPV live view it can be done but the tin roof may cause problems also said roof may prove a problem for a car radio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I'd stick a CCTV camera up and mount a sprinkler up there. Just turn on the tap and give them a dousing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Heng Long RC tank ..... with BB firing gun. You could rig up a small camera system to give you visibilty 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totlxtc Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Why not just get a bunch of these? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Deterrent-Seagull-Repellent-Repeller/dp/B08JPBW4LX/ref=asc_df_B08JPBW4LX/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=500744260026&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10044444561894313927&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007245&hvtargid=pla-1227314466621&psc=1 Although the RC route would be more fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fat Freddy Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 Ignore the sensible advice, https://howesmodels.co.uk/product/heng-long-1-16th-german-tiger-i-radio-control-rc-tank-dual-sound-version/?gclid=CjwKCAiAioifBhAXEiwApzCztmu-9XTE2ySM_MQojFAHZWiR4sxSDZtCz1O2W3ytzvwxK3YGEy8kbxoCfF4QAvD_BwE FPV would be good but potentially expensive, maybe use cctv? Then post a vid on here of gull vs tank… please 🙏🤣 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totlxtc Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 If only there was a paintball RC Apache Gunship… 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stormbringer Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) I think he needs this a rocket firing Lady Edited February 7, 2023 by Stormbringer 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totlxtc Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Stormbringer said: I think he needs this a rocket firing Lady So how much do we need to put in the pot each? We NEED this NOW! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 wow thats good question but to get 1 as shown in vid probably 10-15k 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Stormbringer said: I think he needs this a rocket firing Lady wow that is some skillful flying never mind the rockets, sea gulls would be like nope 😄 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrichardson31 Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Thanks for these suggestions. The attack helicopter is an alluring idea but I reckon I would crash it within 10 or 20 seconds. I think I'm leaning towards the tank, I'm assuming it will be reasonably easy to control - the turret function built-in is plus, so I can be on sentry duty with relatively little fuss. It should patrol the roof easy enough. I think it also sends the right message to the gulls - a tank is tank, it's a universal language. I just want to mess with them, get in and about. If it doesn't work at least the neighbours can say we took it seriously. Any ideas for the video feed, are there any options off the shelf things - no worries with rigging up wireless signal, I'll get it up there. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrichardson31 Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just bought the Tiger tank. The wheels are in motion. Now the VC situation to resolve, and a spare pack of BB pellets.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrichardson31 Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 How about this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKK-KC53-600TVL-Camera-Drone/dp/B082FVW49C/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=fpv+camera+and+transmitter&qid=1675953304&sr=8-9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 youl need a screen as well that will work with camera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrichardson31 Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Thinking one of these... https://www.amazon.co.uk/SoloGood-Monitor-4-3inch-Receiver-Quadcopter/dp/B097QX1LJY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 that should do it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddy Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Brilliant! Good luck. Can’t wait to see the footage 😁😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 You just want to see tank v seagull lol mind you so do i 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddy Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 13 hours ago, Stormbringer said: You just want to see tank v seagull lol mind you so do i I can’t wait! 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrichardson31 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 I've ordered one of these FPV kits from Aliexpress, a bit of modding required to install it i reckon but Operation ****ehawk is under way https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32810053781.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802ot61bC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nrichardson31 Posted February 15, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2023 Let the record show: they drew first blood. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 war is now declared 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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