Space Glider - FPV to Space and Back!

This is my attempt to send a radio controlled airplane to the edge of space using a weather ballon, and then via a live video feed pilot it back down again.

[paulblair]

7 years after this video was made YouTube recommended this video to me and I'm very glad they did. This is incredible, amazing work.

[llamajoeteam]

this is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

[Shure_Lock]

And this was 7 years ago! The tech has advanced so much I cant wait for another mission like this

[KTPDAILY]

10 years later I find out about this amazing human? We are stuck with a bunch of crap apps and content --- yet this should be required viewing. wOw!!!! thank you sir!!!

[DenDaGamer]

next attempt: attach small rockets with a total of 3 stages and get yourself into a sub orbital trajectory with small rcs thrusters on the glider

[joshuaferguson]

Has 100, 000ft to decide where to land, still hits a tree...

[mattgformayor]

Great video man. That is such a cool little machine.

[SPEXWISE]

Old video I know Doesn't matter that you never retrieve the glider, you gained a view very few humans get to see with their own eyes. Worth it.

[jonbbaca]

it is truly incredible that an average person can now get footage from freaking space! awesome video, David

[sarah.dxv]

I still think this is one of the most amazing and legendary fpv projects and I would totally live to see a part 2 with the tech we have today :)

[aerofpv]

David ... After so many great FPV years I still can't get enough of this video. This is the HOLY GRAIL of long range FPV. Again thank you for all you have taught us. Cheer and wishing you well - Aero FPV

[giovanidiamonds]

This was a real treat. Honestly one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen, because although you’re obviously an expert. You made this seem possible. Truly a beautiful video, narration, footage and editing, background music! Nailed it. -America

[btrappy]

Imagine his face when his plane connects to American Airlines wifi

[johnblaze]

This video is how i got into fpv and drone so grateful for your upload

[Boxtermaiti]

"about 10 minutes of gliding later, I'm getting ready to penetrate the clouds" ( ͡o ͜ʖ ͡o)

[cruizer]

I'm not sure who's more ignorant. The people concerned about the few people that think the earth is flat, the actual people that believe the earth is flat, or the people asking if he found the plane.

[gavinendsley]

WHAT KIND OF TRANSMITTER DO YOU HAVE? GEEZ!!!

[ugsisr]

Fantastic! Well done.. I worked in Electronics for 35 years as an ISR Tech.... Great Job!!! Thank You!

[dankartes]

Great video! I clicked when I read the title, "Space Glider" and it was worth it. Great commentary throughout. Well paced and visually stunning!

[onewheelup]

that was very peaceful friend, i enjoyed the music and scenery thanks for your hard work.from texas