"If it where, it would "land" right where it took off! At least for airplanes, I don't think this would be a good feature. I think it's set to what ever you set the default altitude, which is usually 100m. For some reaons my…"
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Getting started in FPV/Drone: MyGeekShow
Started this discussion. Last reply by UnmannedTechShop.co.uk Nov 18, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys! So 2012 is going to be MyGeekShow’s year of “Technology Aided Flight” where I’ll focus on going from just flying around the field, to full FPV and waypoint supported autopilot. I’m doing…Continue
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Is this a good FPV set up?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Brooks Jul 5, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This is what I'm thinking for my first FPV set up... anything that sticks out to you as good/bad? Airplane Tx: Turnigy 9x…Continue
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Model Airplane to Fly Across The United States!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Trent at MyGeekShow May 14, 2011. 8 Replies 4 Likes
I've decided its time to get serious. I've announced my new 5 year project: To fly an RC airplane 3,000 miles to cross the United States.Most of the flight will be FPV style, but 90% of the trip will…Continue
Bluecor Fan Fold Foam and Hot Glue: Good Building Materials?
Started Apr 9, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
I did an episode on the strength/properties/durability/etc. of Bluecor Fan Fold Foam and Hot Glue to test their ability to be good building materials for some future drone airplane I'll be building.…Continue
Tags: Built, Scratch, Fan Fold Foam, Bluecore
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Trent at MyGeekShow commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Successfully Flew A Three 3k Waypoint Flight
Euan Ramsay commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Successfully Flew A Three 3k Waypoint Flight"Isn't RTL meant to be zero?"
Trent at MyGeekShow posted a blog postSuccessfully Flew A Three 3k Waypoint Flight
I set up three 3k circles around my field to test range and how the Raptor would perform during an actual travel environment, and it performed very, very well. A perfect flight. You may see at the end I realize that my RTL altitude was set to zero, but luckily I was quick enough to set a guided mode until I could manually return it home. Awesome stuff! Thank you DIYD!See More
Andy Gibbons commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!"Very cool Trent, you have one heck of an efficient airframe setup! Also a great promotional video for the amazing things the APM board and MP software are capable of. It never fails to surprise me how far this platform has come, point and…"
Michael Johnston commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!"Thanks Trent. Continue to enjoy your posts.
Much better location for flight testing.
MJ"
Trent at MyGeekShow commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!"Joshua: Thank you for sharing the video! It really helps!
Monroe: Thank you! It was so much fun. I love it when it works so flawlessly!
Ty: You can change the setting by right clicking the HUD on the Flight Data screen, click "user items"…"
Alex commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!"Love the enthusiasm. Keep up the good work. "
Ty commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!"I really like the Air Time and Traveled distance display, but I don't have that in my Mission Planner. How can I add something like that?"
Monroe Lee King Jr. commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!"+1 Trent! :)"
Assistant AdminJoshua Johnson commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!
"Great Work Trent! I've always been a fan of your work since the beginning :) I shared this blog with all our Twitter and Facebook followers!"
Gerard Toonstra commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!"@Morli: One type of glue that works really great is gorilla glue, which requires water to activate and foams through the structure increasing the bond. If you clean the excess after 10 mins you don't need to cut it off. GOOP glue for me is a…"
Trent at MyGeekShow commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!"Moril: Thanks! I wouldn't worry too much about the glue, any glue that doesn't eat the foam should be just fine as the wing spar does most the structural support on the Raptor."
ModeratorMorli commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!
"trent , that is good build episodes , i am watching it again. your video inspired me to explore and probably make my own flying wing soon. have to figure out the source for glue you used."
Trent at MyGeekShow commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!"Gary: Thanks! It's great to be back!
John: Thank you! What an honor. That's a great website, I'll have to spend some time exploring it!"
John Githens commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!"Yes, so well done that I included a link on this page, as an example of a civilian UAS."
ModeratorGary Mortimer commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!
"Well done Trent, very pleased to see another post from you!"
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Successfully Flew A Three 3k Waypoint Flight
Posted on June 17, 2013 at 11:13am 2 Comments 1 Like
I set up three 3k circles around my field to test range and how the Raptor would perform during an actual travel environment, and it performed very, very well. A perfect flight. You may see at the end I realize that my RTL altitude was set to zero, but luckily I was quick enough to set a guided mode until I could manually return it home.
Awesome stuff! Thank you…
Continue 10k autonomous flight - telemetry guided flight, and other APM tests!
Posted on June 15, 2013 at 8:30am 14 Comments 12 Likes
Used the APM, Raptor and 900mhz 100mw 3DR telemetry to enjoy an awesome autonomous flight. I tested waypoints, guided mode, changed altitude and other awesome telem/mission planner features. Can't wait for more! Great job DIYD...
Raptor Details: http://www.mygeekshow.com/theairplanes/Raptor.html
USA Trip Details:…
APM Mounting Tips - How to Mount your APM
Posted on April 6, 2013 at 11:00am 6 Comments 5 Likes
CORRECTION: During this video I say GPS operates on 900mhz, which is not correct. According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPS#Satellite_frequencies) GPS operates on 1.57542 GHz (L1 signal) and 1.2276 GHz (L2 signal). I apologize for the error.
Here are a few tips when mounting your APM to your RC craft.
This is a part…
Continue MyGeekShow finally flying with the APM again
Posted on April 5, 2013 at 1:22pm 5 Comments 3 Likes
I know, I know... after months of being away, I'm finally getting an airplane back in the air with the APM. It flew great and the APM, as always, was awesome. I'll be using the Raptor for a while and will start doing longer range flights via telemetry. Its also allowing me to complete the Beginner to Expert videos I'm making for the APM.…
ContinueComment Wall (3 comments)
- At 12:37pm on September 11, 2011,
ModeratorBrian said… Trent, check this post/project out. I think it's right in line with your goal.
Regards - Brian
- At 1:21pm on March 10, 2012, Stan Virgint said…
You have a cool channel I want to build a flying as well with center fuse for little more room
what are you using for your hot wire power supply?
Thanks Stan
- At 10:47am on September 1, 2012,
Earl said… - Put a voltage and current sensor on the telemetry! Use as a gas guage.
Looking good. Getting ready to drop X8 from balloon and control with joystick. I use 433mhz radios. Much longer range.
Earl
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