Is it better to use a RC helicopter or RC jet if i want to create a UAV type of thing-using a wireless camera?

Question

so yeah i have like a 250 $ budget.

you can go to nitroplanes.com for better info

but there is the "predator RC jet" with a video of a wireless cam attached to the jet which is pretty cool.

http://www.nitroplanes.com/4eluavrqprra.html

the speed is just right to identify anything on the ground, but do you think that using a helicopter would be better for a UAV (unmaned areial vehicle) type of thing (used for scouting and relaying enemy positions)? this would come handy for me in airsoft fights so yeah...

thanks for the help!

Answer 1

woah! you must be serious about the airsoft fights. On a budget of $250, you can not get a live feed camera on a plane or helicopter. (From my knowledge, but I could be wrong) You could however get the camera to record it, then you have to upload it to a laptop or some computer you have to see the images and video. Besides from that, you have to spend a little more. In my opinion, i would personally get the helicopter. Planes are good and fast, but sometimes it is too hard to maneuver around tight spots- like trees and all that. Helicopters could hover and remain in place (in terms of perfect no wind weather conditions). So, I would get a helicopter. Also, have you ever flown a RC helicopter or RC plane? It is not easy. If you have, then alright! you are almost set!

Oh yea, if I am wrong about the camera thing, just ignore that.

Overall....

my opinion is... helicopter.