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Few questions more
Started this discussion. Last reply by Luke Smith Mar 30, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello again. I've started to think this. Is it really worth of it? Yes, I'm really interested in UAVs, Different kind RC airplanes and so on, but what if this goes over? That I lose my interest to…Continue
Need help with UAV....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Luke Smith Mar 28, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hey.First of all, I have to say that I'm at the beginner level with these things and thats why I'm asking for some help. I hope you wont criticize me, but I've been always interested in robotics and…Continue
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ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Luke Smith's discussion Few questions more
"Well, you probably will crash the plane--we all do. But then you'll glue/tape it back together again and try again, and eventually you'll have some awesome flights and feel like you've got it. That's why we mostly use foam…"
Luke Smith replied to Luke Smith's discussion Few questions more"I hope so too, I just want to make sure that I wont crash my plane so going to fly on flight simulator before I even try the whole plane."
ModeratorGary Mortimer replied to Luke Smith's discussion Few questions more
"Well you will have some fun flying at very least!"
Luke Smith replied to Luke Smith's discussion Few questions more"Thanks for your advice and time. Unfortunately I think that here are no people who are interested in these things. I've seen too much different people than me and I don't believe than anyone here could be interested in that, but anyway,…"
ModeratorGary Mortimer replied to Luke Smith's discussion Few questions more
"I'm with Chris, make this summer the summer of learning to fly model aircraft. Its a hobby on its own you know.
Too many people are trying to fly UAS with no stick time, all the autopilots around are great but none of them will fly a badly set…"
ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Luke Smith's discussion Few questions more
"One step at a time. Get the plane first, like the Dynam HawkSky, and if nothing else you'll learn to fly and have fun."
Luke Smith replied to Jay B's discussion Which radio controller?"Yes, you should get a better what means also more expensive radio controller. But if you're going to get something like Futaba 7 channel Radio controller, it costs 350$ if I remember right, but if you have money, it's okay then. But if you…"
Luke Smith posted a discussionFew questions more
Hello again. I've started to think this. Is it really worth of it? Yes, I'm really interested in UAVs, Different kind RC airplanes and so on, but what if this goes over? That I lose my interest to these after I have spent some money? I would have some fun at the summer, but what if I lose my interest? So I'm asking if this is really worth of everything, because I have to choose between two things, between the new computer what I could need too, and these. I only have money for one. Yes, I may…See More
Luke Smith replied to Luke Smith's discussion Need help with UAV...."I will. I have a lot ideas, but first, as you told me, I have to get used with UAVs and learn to fly them. I hope that my interest doesn't remains until I get the plane. And I will take a look at SPAD, but a little later. And I'm…"
Luke Smith replied to Luke Smith's discussion Need help with UAV...."Yes, you're right, but I'm just too strong willed. I just want to make sure that I don't waste my money for nothing, so that looks good. So that comes as RTF package.... Still I hope that I wont crash it."
ModeratorGary Mortimer replied to Luke Smith's discussion Need help with UAV....
"Well don't stop thinking and planning, have a look at SPAD, Simple Plastic Airplane Designs if you are happy to build your own. In fact you are to be commended if you do that. You will end up knowing your system better. Teach yourself to fly RC…"
ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Luke Smith's discussion Need help with UAV....
"You're biting off way too much to start. Every one of those tasks, from RC piloting to autopilot programming to payload/mission design, is a major project even for experts.
Frankly it makes no sense to build your first plane, since you'll…"
Luke Smith replied to Luke Smith's discussion Need help with UAV...."Thanks for the fast answer.
So it sounds like I have to forget all my plans for this. Well, what do I need to make UAV with my budget? With 700-800 dollars? I would like to build one on my own, without buying a RTF plane, so I will get some…"
ModeratorGary Mortimer replied to Luke Smith's discussion Need help with UAV....
"With all that payload you are going to be making a big Predator to lift that lot,and I think your budget will really be stretched.
First thing to do is to perhaps purchase an Easystar or clone and get flying. Then when you get to adding your…"
Luke Smith posted a discussionNeed help with UAV....
Hey.First of all, I have to say that I'm at the beginner level with these things and thats why I'm asking for some help. I hope you wont criticize me, but I've been always interested in robotics and technology. I have not much experience from flying planes or other, but I'll practice with RC Flight simulators too before I even think flying that, I don't want to crash it immediately. Well, I really like the Predator UAV, I'm sure everyone knows what I mean, the model is just super cool. It'sa…See More
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