Deep in the Mojave Desert of California, the Friends of Amateur Rocketry – Oxidizers Uninhibited Tournament (FAR-OUT) provides one of the most challenging, real-world testing grounds for university rocket engineering teams worldwide.

From May 27 to June 2, 2026, students from across the globe gathered to design, test, and launch hybrid and liquid-propellant rockets.

For these young engineers, this isn't just about watching a rocket lift off. It’s the ultimate test of structural design, propulsion systems, flight control, data acquisition, and real-time image transmission.

FAR-OUT: Precision Engineering Over Sheer Altitude

Unlike competitions that solely chase maximum altitude, FAR-OUT demands extreme precision and verification.

Teams operate under Contract Apogee rules—declaring a target altitude beforehand and engineering their rocket to hit that exact mark. The rocket must fly high, fly stable, hit the target, and successfully deploy recovery systems.

This requires flawless synergy. It transforms the event from a simple altitude contest into a comprehensive challenge covering engine systems, target altitude control, safety recovery, and reliable visual telemetry.

PUT Rocketlab: Poland's Elite Aerospace Innovators

Enter PUT Rocketlab, the elite student rocket team from the Poznan University of Technology in Poland. Specializing in sounding rockets, hybrid and liquid propulsion, avionics, and recovery systems, they have a proven track record of solid engineering on the FAR-OUT stage.

In FAR-OUT 2025, their HEXA 5 project won the Category B Championship and the "Most Efficient Engine - Hybrid" award. HEXA 5 reached an altitude of 34,551 feet (approx. 10.5 km) at a top speed of 511 m/s, culminating in a flawless parachute recovery.

However, launching a rocket at over 500 meters per second into the open sky creates a massive challenge for data collection. Simply recording video to an onboard SD card is risky—if the recovery fails, the footage is lost forever. To truly close the engineering loop, the team needed to see exactly what the rocket sees, the moment it happens. They needed a live, unbroken visual link from the launch pad to apogee.

Walksnail Avatar GT2: Long-Range HD Video Transmission in Extreme Environments

This is exactly where high-performance FPV (First-Person View) technology crosses over into aerospace engineering. To solve this visual telemetry challenge for the 2026 FAR-OUT competition, CADDX proudly partnered with PUT Rocketlab, equipping them with our cutting-edge digital HD transmission ecosystem.

Launching rockets across massive distances requires a video link that won't fail. CADDX delivered exactly that:

Walksnail Avatar GT2: Delivers long-range HD video, low-latency transmission, and dynamic power adjustment. Its strong anti-interference capabilities make it ideal for drones, robotics, and cutting-edge aerospace testing.

Walksnail Avatar Goggles X: Provides a clear, immersive first-person view, allowing ground operators to intuitively and efficiently monitor the rocket's status from miles away.

Walksnail Digital HD System: Streams real-time HD video back to the ground station. This helps the team instantly monitor the vehicle's status, environmental changes, and the parachute recovery zone.

In rigorous engineering tests, a stable visual link isn't just for viewing—it provides critical data analysis and invaluable visual archiving for future verification.

Beyond Drones: FPV Digital HD Technology in Aerospace Applications

First-person-view (FPV) technology is rapidly entering the forefront of advanced engineering. It is no longer just an immersive tool for hobbyists—it has become a critical telemetry and monitoring link for remote operations and system verification.

CADDX remains deeply committed to empowering global innovators in unmanned systems, robotics, low-altitude flights, and engineering education.

Our partnership with PUT Rocketlab at FAR-OUT is another testament to how Walksnail digital HD transmission is transforming scientific research.

As innovation continues, CADDX will keep pushing the boundaries of high-definition, low-latency, and long-range video transmission.

We are here to support more universities, engineering teams, and visionaries, ensuring that a clear and stable visual connection remains your bridge to the furthest skies.

Explore the Technology Behind the Launch

Walksnail Avatar GT2 + Goggles X

Whether you are building a long-range FPV cruiser, outfitting a fixed-wing platform, or pushing the limits of your freestyle drone, reliable telemetry is non-negotiable.

Bring the same ultra-low latency, high-definition video transmission trusted by elite aerospace engineering teams to your own FPV builds.

Ready to fly further and see clearer?