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Gary Mortimer commented on Monroe's blog post 'Team Prometheus'
Some of us have been using APRS for years Monroe. But as we are not allowed BLOS there is really little point. Good as a back up for a lost model though. Have a ferret around on this site for those interested http://www.jbgizmo.com/page32.htm
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Gary Mortimer commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'Warning from the LAPD--do not use UAVs commercially!'
Deep sigh, if you were really worried about it you would help the chaps at RCAPA, yes there are lots of members here but DIYD was not at the table at the first round of talks, nor the secret second round. It will take a unified effort with letters…
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Isaac Joslin commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post 'RCAPA petitions the FAA, now its time to act.'
Oh yea, and thanks Patrick!
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Isaac Joslin commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post 'RCAPA petitions the FAA, now its time to act.'
I am in the process of sending Patricks letter to EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE IN THE U.S.! I have covered all the states from Ca. to Texas so far and will continue till I have a letter to them all!!!
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Gary Mortimer commented on Brett Horton's blog post 'Cool flying people.... and a quad!!'
The entire point of the stunt was to film the UAS, for they are unmanned and aviation and systems. Biggest issue is that they said they were flying under AMA rules, so that creates a bit of an issue for the AMA at the next meeting with the FAA. I…
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Gary Mortimer commented on Jack Crossfire's blog post 'Marcy 1 with POV'
Jack I have been thinking a bit and that's always dangerous, do you think flap back will constrain forward flight speeds outdoors? I have been wandering around the garden chucking sycamore seeds into the air all day! 
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Developing UAS systems for game management and fence patrol in South Africa.


Gary Mortimer
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www.yellowplane.co.uk
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Rosetta Kwa Zulu Natal South AFRICA

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River of blood exposed by Dallas Drone

Posted on January 23, 2012 at 5:58am 6 Comments

A very simple platform used for this an Exposure, long thread in RCG about them.

That river is blood red on the left!…

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New colour night vision camera

Posted on January 19, 2012 at 11:19pm 5 Comments

If you have quite a wedge of loose change down the back of the sofa this might be a fun thing to purchase!

Those long evenings hiding in a tree now in colour!



The Tau CNV color and monochrome cameras deliver near starlight-level imaging and are designed for security, military EO systems, hyperspectral imaging, and traffic…

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RCAPA petitions the FAA, now its time to act.

Posted on January 12, 2012 at 11:46pm 12 Comments

Let the battle commence, people will be getting bored of me pushing this issue. But if you ever want to turn a dime with a UAS in the USA or have sensible rules for flight you had better start making a noise.

Patrick Egan starts his article in…

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Perhaps not the best news for UAS in the NAS, in the USA well private ones anyway.

Posted on January 8, 2012 at 1:00pm 3 Comments

Its no wonder AV have been making lots of noise in the press about UAS in the NAS soon.

Their man has just been put in charge of the ASTM F-38 committee.

The rules might well be changing and it would seem almost certain that military standards will form the backbone. Best dust off your STANAGs…

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Can you fly a multicopter? The Chicago Tribune needs you..

Posted on December 27, 2011 at 11:46pm 2 Comments

Helicopters, HTML & democracy: be a HACKER-JOURNALIST

Making software in the newsroom is the best job I’ve ever had.

It’s great work, and it’s for a purpose. We’re not here to “save journalism” (whatever that means) — we’re here to save democracy.

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At 5:17am on October 20, 2007, Mike Mc SmithMike Mc Smith said…
Hey there G - Hope your trip went smooth...
Thanks again for all the flying - and donating your airframe to the cause. Been speaking with Stuart a lot more... He's fast!! Quadro-chopper still is not on the table in front of me- but Ill give you a shout when it is- and post some pictures.

not too many repairs to be done to your craft- just changing the wheels really and thinking about molding a new nose for it..

Again I'll post pictures when anything happens..

Till then, enjoy the sunshine I guess.

Cheers-
Mc Smith
At 11:12am on February 18, 2009, Rory PaulRory Paul said…
Gary

For a couple of coils of Wors and few Windhoeks I will export an MP Autopilot ; )

C
At 4:20am on February 26, 2009, dionhdionh said…
Gary
Do you know where i can find atmega168 micro's in SA
At 1:16pm on April 6, 2009, Rory PaulRory Paul said…
Gary

I will be in SA (Jhb) within the next two weeks if there is anything you need from the US let me know.

Regards

C
At 1:52pm on April 6, 2009, Rory PaulRory Paul said…
No problem. I will take you up on the offer then next time I am in SA + I will try to bring my plane out and get some long duration flying in so I will need some pointers on good locations to fly.
At 8:59am on May 17, 2009, jaronjaron said…
Gary, what's the current state of your "Airframe 1 in FlightGear" project? Let me know if I can help you with the aspects concerning UAV Playground.
At 1:46am on May 19, 2009, James RossJames Ross said…
Gary
Am looking at assisting drug enforcement on the Seychelles. We are busy acquiring a Bank License there and need to assist the Island folk with other infrastructure. They have a huge drug problem evolving and their sea is vast and have 115 islands although we would only need to concentrate on those surrounding Mahe. The yachts are the problem donkeys.
What do you think?
Regards
James
At 2:06pm on June 19, 2009, Robert ValeRobert Vale said…
Genius,
Why do you think our secuity co from NYC posted it? THINK about it, THAN comment.
At 8:30am on July 6, 2009, Rory PaulRory Paul said…
Hi Gary

Looks like you had a good turn out for your RCAP event. I have been toying with the idea of arranging an informal event here in Southern California for autopilot users but worry that Patrick would be lurking in the bushes to report us all to the FAA.

Your new airframe looks good. Any plans to make it available for sale?

Regards

C.
At 12:44pm on July 14, 2009, Ross Badcock-WaltersRoss Badcock-Walters said…
thanks for your response Gary. I was starting to think I was all alone out here. Please send me an email on rossbw@eastcoast.co.za with details of your system. you can check out our website www.agricane.com for more details about the work we do. We opperate on large estates for the likes of Tongaat huletts and illovo. 12 000 ha is a fairly normal size that we will have to cover in a week to 10 days, so we need a system that can handle a lot of work. Look forward to hearing from you.
kind regards
Ross

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