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ArduPlane/IMU shield power problem- APM only works via USB power.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Seth Feb 15. 2 Replies

I have a strange power problem. My IMU shield only seems to work when powered via the USB plug. When the APM is powered only via the BEC, the servos move erratically, the ABC and TX/RX LED's on the…Continue

APM Planner for X-Plane camera control

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen Rayleigh Feb 21. 6 Replies

In X-Plane's "Data Input & Output" dialog, item 127 "Camera Location" allows the position and angle of the view to controlled. Would it be possible, with the new camera tracking Arduplane and…Continue

Sending aircraft attutude via I2C

Started this discussion. Last reply by Seth Apr 8, 2011. 1 Reply

Question:I would like to send aircraft attitude information via I2C to another arduino. Has anyone attempted this? If my understanding is correct (probably isn't) I could use the same I2C port as the…Continue

RangeVideo transmitter plug: JST-SH?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Seth Mar 14, 2011. 3 Replies

Does anyone know if the harness for the RangeVideo transmitters is a 4 pin JST-SH?Thanks!Continue

 

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Seth commented on Jason Tinacci's blog post Above Napa Valley
"Hasufel, See section 2 of 8130.34A for the permitted operations under an experimental certificate. As to what classes of airspace you are restricted to, for amateur and hobbyist use, Advisory Circular 91-57A is the applicable document, and it makes…"
May 22
Seth commented on Jason Tinacci's blog post Above Napa Valley
"Several points: 1. The FAA will haul Jason to court quite easily- they are part of the federal government. Ask someone busted for shining lasers into the cockpits of passing airliners how they feel about the FAA's ability to affect someone…"
May 22
Seth replied to alex jack's discussion Piccolo UAV system cost
"I believe about $12K for a basic setup with an SL, a Desktop GCS, and a dev kit."
May 21
Seth commented on Jason Tinacci's blog post Above Napa Valley
"He also states that "clients in the industry" allow him to fly on their properties, and that he is "not a believer in being easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission." He sounds risk averse, so he should know the risks.…"
May 21
Seth commented on Jason Tinacci's blog post Above Napa Valley
"He does have a stock photography website with a large number of photos from the Napa Valley. It wouldn't be a stretch of the imagination that some images from a UAS flight would make it on there. That would be illegal, and open him up to legal…"
May 21
Seth commented on Jason Tinacci's blog post Above Napa Valley
"Jason, Be aware that at this time the commercial operation of UAS in the US is not permitted by the FAA. For more info see the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Program Office website. Commercial operations regs may be a couple years down the road, but…"
May 21
Seth commented on Seth's blog post Open source closed loop control gyro stabilized camera turret.
"I haven't been "gobbled up" quite yet. Creating unique, well designed, and non-derivative things takes time. This is a project that is still in process, but has temporarily been put aside so I can focus on other UAS work. "
May 9
Joseph Reynolds commented on Seth's blog post Open source closed loop control gyro stabilized camera turret.
"looks like he was gobbled up by a large and powerful gimbal company so he wouldn't put them out of business.  I would like some more information on this as well. "
May 9
Seth commented on Chris Anderson's blog post VTOL UAV demo
"Huh, I stand corrected! I saw Tad speak at an AUVSI conference and got a good look at the Flexrotor, and at least in person it appeared to be fixed-pitch. He says this will be able to land on a small platform mid-ocean, and I didn't see how…"
May 7
Seth commented on Chris Anderson's blog post VTOL UAV demo
"The main rotor/propeller disk is fixed, and large diameter- perhaps they are using gyroscopic precession for control? "
May 7
Seth commented on Chris Anderson's blog post VTOL UAV demo
"There's no pitch control on the main propeller, so landing on a pitching/rolling deck is going to be an interesting feat."
May 7
Seth replied to Richard's discussion First APM2 Build for Aerial Photography to create DEM,DSM for GIS purposes - Ursus Airframe
"Yes, liberal use of 3M tape around the forward hatch and partial covering of the top part of the engine cooling inlet. It's worked really well- I've inadvertently flown through some heavy rain and strong winds!"
Apr 29
Seth replied to Richard's discussion First APM2 Build for Aerial Photography to create DEM,DSM for GIS purposes - Ursus Airframe
"I've done a fair amount of APM flying in the the rain here in Oregon, and the solution for me was to purchase a NEMA rated enclosure from Digikey (about $18), and mount the xBee, video receiver, USB video capture, and a USB hub inside it. I cut…"
Apr 27
Seth commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post The bar has been raised
"Ron, you need to review airspace classifications. There is no airspace in the US that begins or ends at 500AGL. Have a look at 14 CFR Part 71. Even if you are referring to AC 91-57, that guidance is 400AGL, and it is for amateur and hobbyist…"
Apr 18
Seth commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post More dubious information being spread by the Scientific American
"John, I'm sorry, but your article was painful to read. While yes, the terminology UAV/UAS/FPV/Drone doesn't really matter to the layman, if you're going to write an article for Scientific American on the subject you should probably…"
Apr 13
Seth replied to Joel's discussion HD video and camera control zoom remotely?
"Roger, is this a standalone system separate from Piccolo/Viewpoint? "
Apr 12

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Open source closed loop control gyro stabilized camera turret.

Posted on June 2, 2011 at 4:10pm 22 Comments

Pictured is my first attempt at a camera system comparable to what you would find on a commercial UAV. I hope to make available to the DIY Drones community a light weight, affordable, and highly accurate turret compatible with APM or any other open source autopilot system.

 

The goals for my design…

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Comment Wall (1 comment)

At 2:14am on February 12, 2012, Nick Scott said…
Hey Seth somehow I missed you reply on my wall regarding aerial photography, thanks for that update. I replied but to my own wall, not sure if you get notified. Again thanks for the update! How are things going since?

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