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Just getting into RC planes and quad copters


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Looking to explore all facets of uav and autonomous flight. Both fun/person use and commercial possibilities.


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Robert Sinclair commented on TheMissingRobot's blog post Has anyone considered the Wii U tablet/joystick for FPV flying purposes?
"Interesting idea.  At the vest least you could pull the internals out and put in your own sticks and rig up a video receive to the screen."
Nov 23, 2012
Robert Sinclair posted a discussion in X8
Hello X8ers,I've been mostly focusing on Quads with a slight itch to try out an actual drone.  This is where the X8 would come in.  I noticed HobbyKing has an X8 in stock and was wondering if anyone has ordered it?  Is it the real X8? or a perfect…
Oct 15, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on Muthanna Alwahash's blog post Researchers use GPS spoofing to 'hack' into a flying drone
"I like the SUAS article better.  The choice of pictures make it sound like they hacked a predator when they actually hacked a small quad. 
http://www.suasnews.com/2012/06/17144/college-professor-hacks-uav-g...
 Because GPS systems work by measuring…"
Jun 29, 2012
Robert Sinclair left a comment on Moderators
"I approved Eric Schuster's member application he said this: 
About Me:
Completely insane, unlimited patience for details, passion for problem solving, interest in electronics started at age 5 and chemistry at age 13.

2 minutes ago I noticed another…"
Jun 29, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada
"Near crowds you may want to play it safe.  

The point I focused on was as soon as your model craft is used for profit it's a UAV and requires an SFOC.  As for your MAAC i cannot comment on it as I don't know.

Good luck with the border crossing to…"
Jun 29, 2012
Robert Sinclair posted a blog post
When started assembling my quadcopter I hated the thought of having to drill holes in the HobbyKing frame kits to get the APM2 mounted.  So I took some measurements, made these adapters in Google SketchUp and submitting them to Shapeways:Here are…
Jun 28, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on Gisela & Joe Noci's blog post SurVoyeur, the Rugged Electric Flyer from NamPilot, Namibia
"I'd be really interested in seeing a price for these, both tail setups"
Jun 27, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on ARHEXA's blog post UNIVERSAL 6 position mode switch for ANY TX !
"Just ordered one for my Turnigy 9x. Tommy said it best, Exactly what I was looking for"
Jun 27, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on Gisela & Joe Noci's blog post SurVoyeur, the Rugged Electric Flyer from NamPilot, Namibia
"looks fantastic, are you going to be selling kits?


Also looks like the PDF didn't make it, Did I approve this too soon?"
Jun 26, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on kitegruppe's blog post Chateau Lichtenstein and car chase
"Great video.  The chase car / car chase was really cool.  How much damage did it cause when you hit the sign?"
Jun 24, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on mister ligi's blog post Solar Acitvity Monitor - a Open-Source Android Widget
"Installed! as soon as i find my phone I'll take a look.  Where does it pull the storm data from? is it a standardized place or something you maintain?"
Jun 20, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Reminder: DIY Drones Multicopter Rodeo is today!
"Wow that sounds like a great time, I can't wait to see some videos from the event :)"
Jun 18, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Reminder: DIY Drones Multicopter Rodeo is today!
"How many people made it out for this?"
Jun 18, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on Samantha Oborne's blog post SparkFun AV Challenge 2012 - Video!
"Was there only like 10 or so planes that competed?  Was the wind a big factor?"
Jun 18, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on Max Yeo's blog post Hunter-Vtail: Need to get APM2 to work on this V Tail frame
"So other than looking bad ass what would the benifits be? Just the Video LOS?
I'm thinking the Vtail allows for a sort of Tri-Config/balance?

I am curious if a mixer between the rear motor and servo, of a tri, to the two motors of this V would be…"
Jun 14, 2012
Robert Sinclair commented on Nick Mann's blog post Remote Western Australia
"The croc was a nice surprise.  Would have prefered at least some audio of the motors/props.  And what chris said, What is your set up?"
Jun 9, 2012
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