"According to the US dealer's last note he still has a few units unspoken for. 200 units was supposed to be his initial order, so that's not bad. Cost, here in US is 370.00 including shipping. Most recent…"
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Andrew Van Der Plaats
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Local law enforcement uses Border Patrol drone
Started Dec 12, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Local law enforcement authorities use boarder patrol drone to nab suspects. …Continue
Face Recognition sample.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Castillonis Aug 26, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
The Vancouver Canucks Fan Zone along Georgia St. for Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finalwas captured at 5:46 pm on June 15, 2011. It is made up of 216 photos (12 across by 18 down)stitched together,…Continue
Tags: stitching, photo, recognation, face
Sea Breeze Parachute platform
Started this discussion. Last reply by JD Aug 11, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Here's a link to yet a simple to fly option for those looking for a stableeasy to fly platform. These chutes only require two channels, one forthe throttle and one linked to the servo which pulls on…Continue
Tags: parachute
Honeywell T-Hawks capture Fukushima Damage
Started May 9, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
RQ-16A T-Hawks used to capture reactor damagefootage.…Continue
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RQ11B upgrade
AeroVironment has introduced a new miniature gimballed sensor payload for the RQ-11B Raven Small Unmanned Aircraft System.Link;…
Andrew Van Der Plaats commented on OG's blog post Robot Grass hoper on steroids by Boston Dynamics"They're using CO2 to power some sort of piston, much like te same way they use CO2 to fire pellets from a paintball gun, grappling hooks."
Andrew Van Der Plaats commented on OG's blog post Robot Grass hoper on steroids by Boston Dynamics"Given this unit uses CO2 as a power source, it's not surprising at all that it can leap that high. Similar technology is used to launch grappling hooks between two ships or onto rooftops."
Andrew Van Der Plaats commented on Willie Prinsloo's blog post Part 1 - South African, Beaches - Hartenbos, Mossel bay"Enjoyed viewing the scenery, as well as the music. Thanks!"
Andrew Van Der Plaats commented on jim C.'s blog post uav-skywalker parachute"Like the rest, I'm interested in how you set this recovery system up."
Andrew Van Der Plaats commented on Hooks's blog post X8 flying wing"Hopefully these kits are from the initial run and not typical of what to expect when they ramp up."
Andrew Van Der Plaats commented on Hooks's blog post X8 flying wing"part of the issues with getting things out of Asia stem from the fact that they're celebrating the Chinese new Year. Everyone has gone home, so little if anything moves till they return."
Tom replied to Andrew Van Der Plaats's discussion Nitroplane RQ-11 Fiberglass ARF kit"It's nowhere near as slow as an Easystar or similar, but it's pretty docile in how it flies. I think the flight characteristics aren't going to catch a beginner out, but being made of fibreglass and balsa, it's not the toughest…"
Red Goldman replied to Andrew Van Der Plaats's discussion Nitroplane RQ-11 Fiberglass ARF kit"Would the RQ-11 make a good plane for a beginning pilot? I notice some mentioning its speed and am wondering if it would be too fast for someone starting out.
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ModeratorBrian replied to Andrew Van Der Plaats's discussion Nitroplane RQ-11 Fiberglass ARF kit
"I'll be publishing some videos in the morning. Probably late but may still help."
Andrew Van Der Plaats commented on Hooks's blog post X8 flying wing"Hooks,
Thanks for the information. Any idea as to what the EPO version is slated to go for and also how they plan to offer it, either as a ARF, kit or what?
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Andrew Van Der Plaats commented on Hooks's blog post X8 flying wing"It appears they've incorporated a nose skid into the design. Perhaps someone can come up with a fiberglass slipper to help protect the foam?"
Andrew Van Der Plaats posted a discussionLocal law enforcement uses Boarder Patrol drone
Local law enforcement authorities use boarder patrol drone to nab suspects. Local LE uses federal droneSee More
Andrew Van Der Plaats commented on trappy's blog post Slovenia FPV Vacation"Great view of some very impressive countryside. As usual, you've outdone yourselves.
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Andrew Van Der Plaats replied to Andrew Van Der Plaats's discussion Nitroplane RQ-11 Fiberglass ARF kit"THanks for the update Brian, looking ofrward to your photos, especially how you upgraded the tail assembly."
Profile Information
- About Me:
- retired, looking for something challenging to take up spare time.
- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- Would like to see if if I can learn to fly an RC plane first, then hope to build something with which I can feed video back from in real time.
- Hometown:
- Fort Myers
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NASA Develops ACAT Auto-GCAS Smart Phone App
Posted on October 19, 2011 at 3:20am 0 Comments 0 Likes
NASA Develops ACAT Auto-CGAS Smart Phone App
A small hobby-type radio-controlled model aircraft is being transformed into a
high-tech flight research…
International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC) Mission 6 Description
Posted on August 9, 2011 at 4:00am 4 Comments 2 Likes
Maveric Details
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:30am 8 Comments 4 Likes
NOAA ARCTIC MISSION COMPLETED
Posted on May 13, 2011 at 3:25am 2 Comments 1 Like
An international research team, including scientists
from NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Lab in
Seattle, completed a series of unmanned flights over
the Arctic on April 30.…
the Arctic on April 30.…
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:47pm on September 1, 2010,
Moderatorwayne garris said… - is that an old cessna bird dog in your profile pic ? love the old planes .
- At 2:38pm on September 1, 2010,
Moderatorwayne garris said… - A '44 t-craft ! even cooler then i thought.
- At 4:54pm on September 1, 2010, Andrew Van Der Plaats said…
Here's a better shot of the plane. We hired the owner/pilot 3 years ago to come to an event held each June
in NE OK called Oklahoma D-Day. He flew a racetrack pattern over the site of the event site at about 1,000'.
Site measures over 800 acres. As he flew we had our observer sending radio reports on our opponents positions. It's how effective this was that has prompted me to look into what it would take to send live video back to our TOC (Tactical Operations Center) from a RC drone.
- At 8:07am on January 26, 2011,
Papa Jeff said…
Between the Reaper and the new Raven UAV's, I am enjoying the builds and
look forward to all the help that you and the other DIY crew can give me with
your experience.
Raven - http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10232186/tm.htm
Reaper - http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9691415/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm
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