Estes Flying Model Rocket Starter Set AstroCam EST 5325
Astrocam Starter Set is a marvel of rocketry design combined with twenty-first century electronic miniaturization. Equipped with its own high-definition digital video camera, Astrocam is built to do amazing things. To make sure you get the best possible views from each launch, the Astrocam HD video camera is positioned so that it points downward throughout flight and during the parachute recovery phase. A unique parachute attachment point at the tip of the nosecone ensures that you never miss a moment of the bird's-eye view of your neighborhood or launch location.
This Estes Rocket Starter Set includes
- Port-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller
- 2 Types of Engines with Starters and Plugs for 2 Launches
- Recovery Wadding for 2 Launches
Ever wonder what the view is like from 900 feet high? Well, wonder no more! The Astrocam Starter Set includes everything you need to capture real-life audio and video from a rocket in flight. Capture your aerial video adventures or plan your high-altitude science experiments with this flyer.
With all parts pre-finished, Astrocam rocket goes together quickly and can be ready to fly the same day. No sanding and painting required. A specially engineered nosecone houses the camera during flight to capture the sights and sounds of every launch. For flight stability, plastic fins and motor mount are designed to align perfectly upon assembly.
Start the camera while this rocket is still on the pad and begin recording audio and video onto the attached 16GB SD Memory Card. At launch, the camera captures the breathtaking sights and sounds of lift-off and recovery from on-board the rocket itself. You’ll get straight sights and sounds treat every time you launch!
Ready to watch your aerial video masterpiece or view your experimental flight data? Remove the HD video camera from the Astrocam Starter Set nose cone and insert it into the USB port of any computer for instant playback. What a sight!
1 Beginner
Weight 1.5 oz. (42.6 g)
Length: 20"in. (50.8 cm)
Diameter: 0.98"(25mm)
Plastic Fins and Nose Cone
Self-stick Decals
15"(38.1cm) Parachute Recovery
1/8" Launch Lug
Screw on Motor retainer
Estimated Assembly Time 1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)
Recommended Engines A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5 900'(274m)
This includes the Launch Controller and Launch Pad(Batteries not included)
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code
