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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ellison Chan Nov 11, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Some of the major players suffered an xbee bricking event: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15698439 At least we're…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hunter Parris Feb 5. 27 Replies 0 Likes
Hello there esteemed DIYD members. I've been very quiet lately. But I have not been idle. Based on the topic title, you might think this belongs in "Simulation," but my target audience is here, in…Continue
Tags: Bixler, EasyStar, ArduPlane, Simulation, HilStar17F
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Pursifull Oct 16, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Mundus is pushing their press release about Air Drone CEO Justin Chapman's publication of what they claim is the FAA manual for UAVs for use in the movie industry. The press release has been picked…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Todd Hill Sep 26, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I purchased a GS407 U-Blox5 GPS 4Hz as part of order 13206 and I am not confident is behaving according to spec. There are two behaviors which I observe. The first behavior is very consistent, it…Continue
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George Swanberg said… Hi Mike,
I put a camera and video transmitter on a Blade 120 heli around the beginning of the year. It works very well for FPV flying, but is a handful being a heli. My next project will be to put a camera with either head tracking or manual swivel capabilities on my e-flite Apprentice. Trying right now to figure out the best way to mount it for best visibility while protecting the camera.
George
George Swanberg said… Good idea on the meeting. I'd like to participate if possible schedulewise.
George

Todd Hill said… Hi Mike, Thanks for the help, but I think I found my problem. Damaged component on the adapter board. Actually it is missing. Could have come off from just handling. It was L1 on the Interface Board. You know what this part is? I have removed the gps module and antenna from the interface board. I am looking to just replace it as soon as I am able to determine where I can get a new interface. I think from now on I will be setting up my own hardware instead of buying it already configured. Seems I am disappointed more often than not with what I get with these plug and play devices. DiyDrones store support was unable to identify the problem when I sent it to them. Not complaining, but you should know more about what you sell.
Daniel Hibben said… yes it is the hi-tec HS-85bb it ha metal gears and a bearing on the output shaft i found that most servos blew out real fast on the tail of this thing and so far the HS-85bb has held up really well i got it from servo city for 20$
George Swanberg said… Hi Mike,
I've been getting help outfitting my E-Flite Apprentice for FPV here in a few weeks. Here's an Apprentice in Co. flying over Devil's Thumb. He's using a GoPro camera to record this wonderful qualtiy video. This guy also helped me choosing equipment to put onboard my plane. At this time this plane and mine mostly have in common that they fly over the same planet. But, I have aspirations
Everything's been ordered to equip my plane. I found another man, Chris Edwards who was flying FPV near Home Depot in Warrenton. He's a great resource in the area. We're looking for available flying spaces out here west of Warrenton. It's beautiful open country just beyond where the TFRs are routine so there's not as much interference in flying activities. Lot's of pilots and interest in flying related things, however, in this area.
George Tarrant said… Mike
I'm not quite sure what you are saying. Do you thinbk I should have put my most recent offer of PID tuning somehwre else? If so, where?
trappy said… thanks mike. we're already back in europe, unfortunately :(
Thanks Mike! That was my first Blog ever. Not sure if I can make changes to it...would check the speeling if I could as I was on the way out the door when I wrote it. I am in AZ right now, but will be flying to Baltimore and staying there for a while. How far is that from your area? I know of a few good airclubs/fields south of Baltimore.
Posted on October 19, 2011 at 9:04am 1 Comment 3 Likes
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Science Magazine published an article suggesting that a project motivated by the recent DARPA push for small,…
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IEEE has published an interesting overview about Google's self-driving cars.
The advances in this field should be of interest to our ArduRover community. The article mentions that…
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BBC has a nice little video news story about the new computer-controlled passenger transport pods at Heathrow. It includes some nice shots of the video monitoring, computer map, and of the pods in use, and also includes a brief history of this form of transport, and a sound bite by a hopeful business owner about deploying this in…
Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:00am 7 Comments 9 Likes
In what we can only hope are unrelated news stories, Wired Magazine is reporting a virus infestation of Reaper and Predator ground control systems, and…
Season Two of the Trust Time Trial (T3) Contest has now begun. The third round was a reliablilty/aerial photography round for both planes and copters, which is now closed. Stay tuned for the next round, beginning soon.61 members
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