"I'm afraid do_digicam_configure doesn't do anything yet.
You'll need to put do-digicam-control commands after each waypoint. Someone else recently requested what you're asking for, "take a picture every x meters"…"
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DeveloperRandy replied to Alexey Kozin's discussion how to use camera shutter automaticaly? in the group ArduCopter User Group
DeveloperSandro Benigno commented on Chris Anderson's blog post New micro-cameras emulate insects' compound eyes
"Absolutely amazing!!!"
Crashpilot1000 replied to Crashpilot1000's discussion SOLVED - How can i flash the MTK 3329 GPS on my apm 2.0 ??"@Jan Boermans: Thank you very much for also sharing your idea! I didn't know that those chepo pc RC adapters would do the job!
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Cheers Rob"
Alexey Kozin added a discussion to the group ArduCopter User Group
how to use camera shutter automaticaly?
Hi allhow to use arducopter for auto photo?I need to make a quaid for automatically make shots at each waypoint (or every 20 meters of track).I configured shutter as specified in the manual and checked - from input 7 shutter work. shutter on channel 8, servo is connected. added the command do_digicam_contol between 1 and 2 points, and between 2 and 3 points. Firmware 3.0rc1. in the first case the servo moves, but between 2 and 3 points - did not work.is it possible to set up shots occurred when…See More
Charles lakins commented on Chris Anderson's group ArduCopter User Group"I think in all fairness since its very conception every release is a pre release its forever changing the numbers are just mere reference for builds some might work for some and not for others"
Miguel Pereira replied to Gábor Zoltán's discussion Adding extra functions to MinimOSD"Hi iskess,
Me and Gábor we're stuck on work this days :S
Also, I would like to make same minor changes in copter version before a stable release.
I may also implement some code savings in plane version (which are…"
Jack Crossfire commented on Roberto Navoni's blog post VR GIMBAL ( Board Control and IMU ): We are ready for developer."http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&v=2leUBtb0ero&NR=1
Interesting to see the $15,000 Movi didn't solve the attitude coupling problem, but you're still better off waiting for the open source community to determine the best…"
Vikrant commented on Chris Anderson's group ArduCopter User Group"Randy, Thanks for the update on 3.0 release.
When is the final release trending towards? I'm just a little hesitant to try a pre-release build."
Joe Breznai posted a discussioninitial setup
OK I have been following the discussion boards, and am confused as to where I go from here. I finely have purchased all the hardware and have built a multicopter but am un-sure whether I use the wlki instructions or use the instructions at http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/arducopter/ for initial setup.Also I have the new prop adaptors that came with my blue 850 motors and have discovered that the prop nuts have a lot of run-out or are…See More
Ashley Belbin replied to Ashley Belbin's discussion APM 2.5 in the group South African DIY Drones User Group"Hi Etienne,
Any chance of getting your contact details.
My cell is 0722379912
Many thanks
Ashley
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Randall Bishop posted a status"Just wanted to say "thanks for approval and hello". I am non-owner wanting to learn about/more. Hoping I can get more involved someday."
JDronesJani Hirvinen commented on Chris Anderson's group ArduCopter User Group
"Sid, i really doubt that it's year ago. it's more like 3 years ago. jDrones was separated from FahPah at end of 2010. If you log on store.jDrones.com you should find your earlier order from there.
True current software…"
3D RoboticsJustin Cunningham commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Thirty Days (#14): 12-rotor demo at Maker Faire 2013
"2Kg is a good flying weight to keep an average flight time of about 12 minutes. You have to have good batteries for this beast though!"
Brad commented on Chris Anderson's blog post New micro-cameras emulate insects' compound eyes"We've got eyes already. We need wings damn it!"
ModeratorGary Mortimer commented on David Gitz's blog post ROS, APM and the Kinect
"STFM with a Kinect or whatever the next low cost sensor is called will be a game changer. Have you seen the 3D from single pixel camera work in the UK?"
ULI SURATOS replied to Craig Elder's discussion APM Copter 2.9.1.b has been released"help running 2.9.1 b on y6 with recommended props, stabilize feels ok but when i switch on altitude she bounces up and down, probably an inch or two oscillation, what can I do to eliminate that? thanks in advance."
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SOLVED - How can i flash the MTK 3329 GPS on my apm 2.0 ??
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Adding extra functions to MinimOSD
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initial setup
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AlexMos or SimpleBGC problems. Please Help!
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Drone use in Agriculture :)
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New micro-cameras emulate insects' compound eyes
Posted by Chris Anderson on May 20, 2013 at 10:30pm 5 Comments 3 Likes
ROS, APM and the Kinect
Posted by David Gitz on May 20, 2013 at 10:00pm 2 Comments 3 Likes
For a University Robotics class I completed a project that integrates ROS (Fuerte), an APM and a Kinect Sensor.
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How to program Expo on the Throttle channel for Open9x
Posted by Bill Bonney on May 20, 2013 at 9:00pm 1 Comment 1 Like
A member the other day asked how to program expo on the throttle channel to help with hover in stabilize mode. So I made this short video on how to do it.
How to Improve Throttle Response by adding Expo to your RC Transmitter Control from Bill Bonney on Vimeo.
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DIY Drones News - Weekly #1 - Venturing Forward
Posted by Joshua Johnson on May 20, 2013 at 6:00pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Venturing Forward: The Sky’s Not the Limit for UAV Enthusiasts
By: Kevin Solar of DIYDrones.com (DIY Drones News Journalist)
We live in a uniquely dynamic age influenced heavily by technological advances surging in every direction. It’s a time…
DroneDeploy: browser-based drone control & fleet management
Posted by John Wiseman on May 20, 2013 at 5:03pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
From TechCrunch:
DroneDeploy is a web-based drone control and management platform. (Let that…
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Hero 3 with interchangeable lens mount
Posted by Joshua Ott on May 20, 2013 at 5:00pm 17 Comments 4 Likes
My dream has come true: a GoPro with interchangeable mounts.
Thanks to Radiant Images and View Factor Studios, this now…
ContinueThirty Days (#14): 12-rotor demo at Maker Faire 2013
Posted by Joshua Ott on May 20, 2013 at 2:30pm 14 Comments 7 Likes
Joe and Justin give the Maker Faire 2013 crowd a demo of their new heavy-lift 12-rotor creation -- including an example of flying with only six motors operational. The downwash from this monster could be used for clearing leaves off the lawn or removing snow from the driveway, in addition to keeping a large camera aloft.
Techpod + APM 2.5 test flight
Posted by wayne garris on May 20, 2013 at 1:47pm 7 Comments 3 Likes
Hey everyone,
Got a little free time to get out to the field and do some flying yesterday. got a chance to engage the APM and see what it would do.
I was able to try out stabilize and RTH modes. both worked pretty well. Had problems with the OSD and after the first flight, I was getting glitches from the right aileron servo. I could not track…
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The video below shows an Arduino Nano connected to an AD9835 breakout board, filmed by an 808 #16 mini-camera. It's cropped to remove my chaotic desktop if anyone notices that the resolution doesn't match the default for the 808 #16 cam.
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Interesting way to view a quad....
Posted by Adam AKAV8R on May 20, 2013 at 12:33pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Through the eyes of a CCTV security system-
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Ar.Drone 2.0 joins the Royal Air Force
Parrot is supporting the RAF Rally Championship for 2013 with a Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadcopter. As serving members of the Royal Air Force the team know a thing or two about aviation, aircraft and drones and they think the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadcopter is a magnificent flying machine and perfect for capturing the unique action from the RAF Rally Championship. This started recently when the RAF Rally Team has its pre-season training camp in Rorbacksnas, Sweden. They spent 5 days driving rally cars at full speed around a purposely designed ice stage — the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 was used in the sub-zero conditions to capture unique footage from angles that other cameras just don’t allow. Bookmark It Hide Sites
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The QuadH2o is a new design in Quadcopter, offering professionals the ability to safely capture aerial and video photography whilst flying over water with peace of mind knowing that the system is safe in the event of a flyaway or power failure. It’s lightweight, streamlined hull enables 10+ minute flight times and great maneuverability, whilst its water resistant, strong and well thought out design delivers a professional ‘over water’ quadcopter suitable for FPV flight and capturing Video/Photography. http://www.quadh2o.com/ Bookmark It Hide Sites
Drones & Agriculture: Unmanned Aircraft May Revolutionize Farming, Experts Say
By: Tia Ghose, LiveScience Staff Writer SAN MATEO, Calif. — The word “drone” tends to conjure up images of planes that kill terrorists or of creepy surveillance tools. But tiny drone airplanes made of foam may be more useful in rural environments, one researcher says. There, the fliers could revolutionize agriculture, reducing the need for pesticides and improving crop production. Because drones can fly cheaply at a low altitude, they can get highly detailed images of cropland, said Chris Anderson, the CEO of 3D Robotics and former editor-in-chief of Wired, here on Saturday (May 18) at this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, a two-day celebration of DIY science, technology and engineering. Drone-captured close-ups of fields could help farmers tailor their pesticide treatment and identify subtle differences in soil productivity. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/20/drones-agriculture-unmanned-aircraft-farming_n_3308164.html Bookmark It Hide Sites
Drone aircraft help Grand Forks police fight crime
by Dan Gunderson, Minnesota Public Radio GRAND FORKS, N.D. — In the locker room at the University of North Dakota football stadium, a handful of people wait for an early morning rain shower to pass so they can test a small four-rotor helicopter on the football field. As the clouds pass, the crew of university researchers and police snap together the 3-foot-long, 5-pound helicopter in an unmanned aircraft training exercise designed to show how small drones can help fight crime. It’s flown by controls on a tablet-like device that also shows a live video feed from the drone’s on-board camera. Small drones could save police time and money, but privacy advocates worry they might also make it easy for police to spy on people. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/16/technoogy/drones-police-tool?goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1%2Egde_115534_member_241711045 Bookmark It Hide Sites
X47 B Touch and Go
An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator conducts a touch and go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), marking the first time any unmanned aircraft has completed a touch and go landing at sea. George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. Next stop, the full stop landing amazing. Last Fridays touch and go comes one week after the first catapult launch from an aircraft carrier and was the first touch and go by a UA at sea. Bookmark It Hide Sites
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