"Took down to post office under pretext of shipping it. Estimate on assembled weight of Innov8tions Quadcopter at 3 lbs 2 oz"
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Lithium Sulfur & Lithium Air Batteries
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Jarvis May 10. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I know that this isn't about 'props' but it is closely related.... My buddy and I have a Innov8tions Designs 650 Nm quad with cobra motors and a Quadrino board. It's a true beast of a machine...…Continue
Lets Talk Cameras...
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Moore May 7. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Although I don't want to trivialize the many other aspects of 'drones', they are essentially flying platforms to which we intend to mount aerial cameras. Therefore, I'd like to start talking a bit…Continue
So much for dealing with the morons at Nitroplanes.com
Started this discussion. Last reply by arashi Apr 18. 4 Replies 0 Likes
An email I just sent following a phone call from UPS saying "They have launched an investigation": So, Nitroplanes as well as UPS stand around and point fingers at each other... I'm out $132 dollars…Continue
Bulldog Investigations Quadcopter Project
Started Apr 12 0 Replies 0 Likes
It's up and running, and undergoing beta testingThe 650mm Innov8tive Designs platform, with scorpion motors Video of…Continue
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"Appreciate the response. The 5 min is the current safe flight time as estimated by my friend with the 2800 Mah or so battery. I'd like to have at least 10 min, and possibly 15 min flight times. At least…"
Lithium Sulfur & Lithium Air Batteries
I know that this isn't about 'props' but it is closely related.... My buddy and I have a Innov8tions Designs 650 Nm quad with cobra motors and a Quadrino board. It's a true beast of a machine... that frame is built (maybe too built, concerned it could be dangerous in a crash)... anyway it's POWER HUNGRY.... I'm not sure what a realistic flight time would be given my configuration, but I'm thinking 5min or so with a 2500 Mah battery...and a short battery life due to hammering it for power. It…See More
"I originally got into this hobby (as an adult) because I was interested in an aerial still photography rig. But as learned more about it its become a hobby in itself. I still plan to build an AP rig with my Panasonic GF3 as the camera. I think the…"
Wesley Chuen replied to James Pollock's discussion Lets Talk Cameras..."I have both Contour+ (158g) and GoPro HD Hero 2 (198g with mounting). Both have fisheye effect because of the super wide angle and they are great for FPV flying. Quality between them are very similar.
For actual camera, I have a…"
DeveloperJohn Arne Birkeland replied to James Pollock's discussion Lets Talk Cameras...
"The Panasonic GH2, Micro Four Thirds DLSR is very popular in more professional rigs. Used together with a firmware hack to get high birate recordings the results can be nothing short of amazing. https://vimeo.com/31986867
Myself I am experimenting…"
DeveloperR_Lefebvre replied to James Pollock's discussion Lets Talk Cameras...
"I have a Contour HD instead of a GoPro. I greatly prefer it largely because of some physical factors such as design and constructions. I find the GoPro looks like it came out of a Crackerjack box. Also, the GoPro has way too much…"
Lets Talk Cameras...
Although I don't want to trivialize the many other aspects of 'drones', they are essentially flying platforms to which we intend to mount aerial cameras. Therefore, I'd like to start talking a bit more about the camera side of the equation. Gopros have become quite popular... I'm aware of that. But has anyone been using other cameras they have positive results with at the same level of image/video quality? Going a step beyond the Gopro... who's tinkering with FLIR and other 'professional'…See More
Toby replied to James Pollock's discussion Nitroplanes Screwup: Really ticks me off"James,
This is my first post on DIY Drones, I have read many articles here and always wanted to reply to them. I just purchased $100 worth of helicopter parts from Nitroplanes (apparently the same company as Xheli and Hobbypartz). I paid using…"
arashi replied to James Pollock's discussion So much for dealing with the morons at Nitroplanes.com"I've had only excellent service from nitroplanes. I received a kit with a shipping damaged wing. I sent a photo to them and had a new wing in 3 days. They also let me keep the damaged wings, so now I have 2 sets."
"was ordered on the 2nd, supposedly shipped on the third... and in limbo since."
DeveloperR_Lefebvre replied to James Pollock's discussion So much for dealing with the morons at Nitroplanes.com
"What's the context here? How long has it been lost?"
So much for dealing with the morons at Nitroplanes.com
An email I just sent following a phone call from UPS saying "They have launched an investigation": So, Nitroplanes as well as UPS stand around and point fingers at each other... I'm out $132 dollars or so, and still don't have my plane (the Hawk Sky)... How many crappy companies are floating around in this industry? I just went through something similiar with a china shipper who couldnt figure out how to mail a skywalker to a US…See More
Jake Stew replied to James Pollock's discussion OBAMA signed UAV BILL: NOW WHAT?"Check out...
microadsb.com
The other units linked in this thread are a $250 ADSB IN unit and an ADSB OUT only unit that's probably well over a thousand dollars. MicroADSB is $97.
Does anyone really think the FAA WON'T require at…"
M-H replied to James Pollock's discussion OBAMA signed UAV BILL: NOW WHAT?"These ADS-B units seem almost a requirement for medium sized UAS that fly any significant distance from the GCS. It seems a little overkill for small UAS that operate in airspace not normally used by manned aircraft such as between buildings and at…"
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Quite a bit of information about myself, my company, and my opinions can be found on the webpage.
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- I am a private investigator and the president of a private security services company, Bulldog Investigations and Security LLC. Virginia License #11-6038
My professional background is a bit unusual for the private security and investigation industry, but
the skills aquired during employment as the former technology director of a Pennsylvania school
district have proven priceless in this field.
Instinct and old fashioned detective work remain at the
heart of Private investigation, but Internet databases and dramatic changes in photographic technologies have majorily impacted the industry.
The winds of change are blowing yet once again, both for myself as well as my profession. 'Drones'as the media tends to call them, are not just a passing fad. The world that we live in, will for better or for worse, undergo a transformation not seen since the introduction of the personal computer.
Unmanned vehicle systems will impact private industry, law enforcement, and our lives in ways we are only beginning to understand. I intend to capitalize on those opportunities. I initially joined AUVSI in 2010 with the intention of networking with robotic engineers, and other
interested parties.
On March 12, 2012, after lengthy consideration and research, a major decision was made: Bulldog Investigations is now undergoing a restructuring centered around these new approaches to age old problems. An interesting road lies ahead for those of us brave enough to
venture out into this new territory.
James Pollock
Bulldog Investigations and Security
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