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camera at the rover using GPS, a telemtry link, and pan/tilt unit.
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+## Implementation
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+* a [PixFalcon Micro](https://hobbyking.com/en_us/pixfalcon-micro-px4-autopilot-plus-micro-m8n-gps-and-mega-pbd-power-module.html)
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+* [SiK radio](https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hkpilot-transceiver-telemetry-radio-set-v2-433mhz.html)
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+* a [Lynx B servo based pan and tilt kit](http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-287-lynx-b-pan-and-tilt-kit-black-anodized.aspx)
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+* a [Turnigy 2K HD actioncam](https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-2k-hd-camera-black-edition-lite-package.html)
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+Assembling this is left as an exercise for the reader :) There are some
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