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August 31, 2007

Estes Astrovision Rocket Takes Video While in Flight

When I was a kid I had a rocket set that shot hundreds of feet in the air from Estes. Estes is still around and has a new rocket out that will be selling at Hammacher for $59.95 and comes with a launch pad and controller.

The rocket has an internal digital camera that can shoot a whopping three photos per launch. The cam can also record video at 640 x 480 for 500 feet up.

Once the rocket comes back to earth you can transfer images and video to your computer via USB. The rocket uses C-size engines. From what I recall of the quality of the parachutes used to get the rockets back down, I would fear for the durability of the digital camera inside.

Via OhGizmo!

Posted by shane at August 31, 2007 12:00 PM