Launching A GoPro On A Model Rocket

For years I have wanted to launch a GoPro on a cardboard model rocket.

I finally did it and failed .... kind of.

Here is a link to the video of the launch. click here

And here is a video of how I did the launch. click here

I made one booster rocket and two camera mount noses, photos below.

I cut a square the size of the GoPro out of the tubes.

One looking straight down, the other at a slight angle.

If you watch the video you will see I only used the look down nose.

I underestimated the engine power needs, so I only did three launches.

I will need to build a bigger rocket with a bigger engine to try this again.

I think the camera mount idea will work, it's not perfect but the balance seemed right.

Also using a camera nose allows the camera to be above the parachute and not

below, that is if you can get the rocket high enough to deploy the parachute.

It was a fun and interesting experiment and the GoPro survived!

As I mentioned in the video, if you attempt this please read all safety materials.

Your first priority should always be safety first.

If you can't do it safely, don't do it!