CAM Height Limiter
Description
Designed by Soaring Circuits for the US 200m altitude limited electric soaring format, the CAM is small, light, and easy to install. Just plug it in between your receiver and ESC. That's it! The CAM automatically shuts your motor down at 200 meters or after 30 seconds per the emerging altitude limited soaring rules. This simple competition format promises to put the "soaring" back into electric sailplane contests. Even inexpensive RTF models can compete!
The CAM has selectable cut-off altitudes of 100m, 150m and 200m, and does not require a computer to program or use. You can easily change the cut-off right at the field. With the CAM you can make multiple climbs to cut-off without having to land. Great for practicing!
Size: 23 mm x 18 mm x 6.5 mm max
Weight inc leads: 6.5 g (0.23 oz)
Existing users: Please see the new CAM Users Manual (link below) with updated safety info. Spektrum users need to read this.
Note this device is not legal for UK eSoaring competitions run to BMFA rules as it does not include a logging facility.
Reviews 28
Excellent device for competition glider events
Tiny and simple unit with height resetting by the transmitter. I have used one for years in my Radian without any problems and purchased a couple to use as club loaners to get new members started flying competition.
This is an extremely simple device to set up and is very compact. Recommended AAA+
When products such as the CAM unit are not in stock in the US, don't hesitate to check with Neil at Hyperflight! Always great and friendly service, with quick shipping.
Craig Robinson
does what it says on the tin. fly till motor cuts, check altimeter(660ft ish), close throttle,
simples.
I bought two of these for my two two metre Res E gliders. Just fitted them in ine with the throttle lead and hey presto it just works. It also resets onec you are below the chosen height, just in case you need to power up. Very small as well.
Worked limiting height to 200m right out of the box. Pretty much plug and go. It does make things more complicated in terms of knowing when your ESC is armed. It also beeps to indicate when it's working so you'll notice more beeps and delays in your ESC arming.
I bought two for my NG2 and Eli. Slid them in with no problem due to their small size, Set up as instructions, and both are operating fine. A good product at relativey cheap price, and almost plug and play.
Ordered Sunday delivered Tues brilliant, and worked straight out of the box....
They are sometimes hard to find. Thanks for your help. Works great.
Shipped promptly and was as advertised. A no fuss product suitable for training and practice sessions. Not suitable for F5J following FAI rules i.e. not a data logger.
Super quick service. Ordered on Thursday night, I got it in time to install it and use it in a contest on the Sunday.
I have purchased about 30 cams over the years for our club competitions they easy to use and set at the field. As usual fast delivery.
1st.class service from Hyperflight.
Cam height limiter ordered on Mon.& received the following day.
Could not ask for any better service.
Performed as per specification and met my requirement. Delivered promptly once in stock
Performed as per specification and met my requirement. Delivered promptly once in stock
Excellent device that I have used for many years. Shipping was fast to the US. Thanks Neil for the prompt service.
Great poduct and fast service. Would be good to have 124mtr option for AELS Radian Class though.
Excellent product and Prompt service to Australia
I ordered a Cam hight limiter and motor ,limiter working perfectly motor not installed yet, both arrived by return post . Will use hyperflight for future purchases.
This is a super little device that should fit in any electric glider. Easy to set up for 100m, 150m or 200m launch height. 30 second climb out time is preset & cannot be changed.
Okay for most club elec thermal glider comps.
Not accepted at National or International comps as info cannot be recorded to a laptop computer.
As I don't enter comps at that level it's fine for me and I guess 95% of other electric thermal glider flyers.
Once you've set up any future adjustments are staightforward, few seconds, although setting up and instaling is simple no more than a few minutes including following instructions. Works perfectly.
This is an extremely simple device to set up and is very compact. Mine is plugged up between a Hobbyking YEP 60 ESC and Multiplex Rx, and works perfectly. I would prefer it to be programmable in feet, not meters, but that's me just being picky.
I received next day delivery (here in the UK) so many thanks to Neil for his usual efficient service.
CAM arrived in two days.
So simple to programme and use and very small. I'll order another one.
I put one of these in my Sapphire sailplane, as I wanted to make thermalling more challenging where I fly. Setting up was dead easy to my required 100m, and it works a dream to cut off every time at the right height. Small and compact it fits just about anywhere and being so light, doesn't affect the cg.
I received my CAM height limiter next day, after a morning order which was a pleasant surprise. It is very compact, and has pretty basic functionality. I could not use it in the intended model as the Hyperion Atlas ESC refused to arm the motor with the CAM connected. However, it is working quite happily in another model with a Hacker ESC, and I would have given it 5 stars if not for the initial problem.
A really small, light and effective unit. Much easier to operate than expensive height limiters. Can't download flight data but I don't anyway.







