Started this discussion. Last reply by Adam AKAV8R 3 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys, I'm building a new 3DR copter with Ardupilot 2.0 and was wondering what motor you guys would recommend buying if I plan on carrying a standard GoPro? The 850 Kv or 880 Kv? I know most of…Continue
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I received my 3DR kit yesterday and began assembly this morning. I noticed that there are differences between the PDB I recieved and the one pictured in the 3dr instructions. The new board has no…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Wallman Feb 8. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I'm selling my completed ArduPilot Mega 1280 w/IMU and Medtek GPS for $200. Please PM if interested. Tested and loaded with latest code (although code is updated regularly). …Continue
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Huge milestone for me today. Finally got my new XBee units all talking and configured. Started HK GCS and got connected but I noticed that the model airplane is moving in the wrong direction when I…Continue
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Forty- to fifty-pound unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), both fixed-wing and helicopter models, will soon fly from Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado Memorial Airport, Kan., under two certificates of authorization (COA) from the FAA.
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ContinuePosted on December 16, 2010 at 10:00am 14 Comments 0 Likes

For all of you out there who like the twin boom style of airframe, it looks like Bormatec, the company who makes the Maja airframe has just released a new model call the "Vamp". It has the same wingspan of 1800mm and similar fuselage minus the tail section. Features folding wing and tail section. Here is a pic and the link:…
ContinuePosted on June 14, 2010 at 10:05am 10 Comments 0 Likes
Does anyone have a good mounting idea for the camera that is sold in the DIYD store? What you see is what you get and not much. No connectors, standoffs, etc. Great image quality though for a 420 line camera.

Shrink wrap, liquid electrical tape, some kind of enclosure, etc. Any help would be…
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