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Drone Savant commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking

""special needs" - I'll assume that was not a jab at my "special needs" son that you are aware of... I know you are classier than that. "

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ModeratorRoberto Navoni posted a blog post

Roofs inspection test with VR Brain Pro on GolaKele Frame

Dear Friends, on VirtualRobotix we are working in new advanced platform based on GolaKele Frame and VR Brain Gold and PRO configuration. This is first example of service where we use the our multicopter for roof inspection. In the test use also Wookong DJI on other Hexa for doing some comparison on two different kind of platform. The quality of flying is very well on the first test we use standard VRBrain 4.0 , in our test we use Arducopter32 rev 2.9.2 , in the next test we start to improve the…See More

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Andrew Chapman posted a discussion

Damaged winding, motor still runs?

Hi everyone,I slipped when tightening the prop bolt on one of my nice shiny (expensive!) T-Motors and the hex driver went into the windings. You can see from the image below that at least one of the wires is definitely severed, and others could have had their coating stripped:I was surprised, however, that the motor still runs and…See More

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Bill Bonney commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking

"@drone: thanks for reposting. The last paragraph was supposed to read "I think trolling when you have real issues to higlight are great and an advantage to our community, the above comment seems nonconstructive. Especially when your own clones…"

17 minutes ago

Monroe Lee King Jr. commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking

" The real truth is DIY Drones HAVE been very successful with the open source market. They have been more forthcoming than ANY other project that has been as successful. They have given out just enough information. They have garnered JUST enough…"

18 minutes ago

Harry commented on Marque Cornblatt's blog post Battle Drone Crash Test & DIY Walkthrough

"Brilliant, thing is tough as nails. "

22 minutes ago

Drone Savant commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking

"Btw James thanks for linking a thread where you said, you sure a stand up guy: "

22 minutes ago

Zach Zmithrovitch posted a discussion

Mission Planner, orientation

Guys,Just wondering something, hooked up my 3dr radio this evening so was looking at stuff.i noticed in MP in the flight data tab and the gps window i have it programed as an x config but it shows as a + configuration in the representation of the quad, is this normal...See More

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Drone Savant commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking

"Hi James... nice to see a fellow Troll stop by the thread. ;) Did you ever get rid of all those OP boards Dave gave you? I really did want to trade Two Tau boards for ONE of your original OP boards. kickbacks to a non profit is a funny concept…"

26 minutes ago

3D RoboticsJoshua Ott commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Thirty Days (#17): 12-rotor close up

"One thing I can assure you, is that there are no tacos, burritos, or other food items involved. Food belongs on the plate, not flying through our airspace."

37 minutes ago

Drone Savant commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking

""Maybe deep down Mr Ankers still loathes clones?" Yeah, that makes sense... it is after all Ankers that sends takedown notices and Chris that held the hands of FPVManuals, Drotek and myself in pumping out clones? Oh wait one of us is…"

44 minutes ago

James Cotton commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking

"It's pretty ridiculous to at OP as some sort of model of how to treat clones. The attitude of the community for multiple years has been unbelievably resentful for them. I don't have the patience to find all the examples (most…"

53 minutes ago

Edward Chew replied to Craig Elder's discussion APM Copter 2.9.1.b has been released

"Hi Randy, Great to hear from you and thanks for the help. Will do that asap and update you."

1 hour ago

Edward Chew replied to Craig Elder's discussion APM Copter 2.9.1.b has been released

"Yah i had fly away RTH last time, my compass not pointing the right direction, with a PDB mounted directly under the APM. Moved it away, and RTH been working 100% now. But then experienced two Loiter fly away. Weird."

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Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Dave C's blog post Lithium battery dreams

"Actually, we already had a blog 3 or 4 weeks back on this University of Illinois battery technology. Basically using micro-cellular construction they have much better denser current path. Batteries don't really have any more capacity but you…"

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Damaged winding, motor still runs?

Started by Andrew Chapman in Engines/Motors/Props 15 minutes ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Mission Planner, orientation

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APM Copter 2.9.1.b has been released

Started by Craig Elder in ArduCopter 2.x (multicopter). Last reply by Edward Chew 1 hour ago. 797 Replies 9 Likes

HobbyKing selling cloned 3DR Radios , MinimOSD, GPS - APM far behind?

Started by Kabir in ArduPilotMega 2.x hardware. Last reply by MV Reddy 1 hour ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes

How to enter the compass declination in MP?

Started by Bruno Bedard in ArduCopter 2.x (multicopter) 1 hour ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes

57600 or 115200 baud?

Started by Glenn M in 3DR Radios. Last reply by Bill Salopek 2 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Dumb antenna question

Started by Scott Berfield in Antennas. Last reply by Sebastian Pometti 2 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes

retractable landing gear

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EUREKA! Vibration much reduced.

Started by Mike Perkins in ArduCopter 2.x (multicopter). Last reply by Scott P. 3 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes

ArduCopter V2.9.1b APM2.5 - Alt Hold / Yaw Tuning (Heavy Aluminum Quad)

Started by Scott P. in ArduCopter 2.x (multicopter). Last reply by Scott P. 3 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Anyone successfully gotten their camera to trigger on waypoint?

Started by Matt Gunn in Aerial photography. Last reply by Matt Gunn 3 hours ago. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Requirements to compile Mission Planner?

Started by Dennis Spanogle in APM Mission Planner. Last reply by Dennis Spanogle 3 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Configuring "A9" on APM2.5 for Camera Trigger with StratoSnapper

Started by Oliver Volkmann in Aerial photography. Last reply by chmmoon 3 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes

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Ch.7 Auto Trim?

Started by R_Lefebvre in ArduCopter 2.x (multicopter). Last reply by Daniel Estes 4 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes

PPM Encoder

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Roofs inspection test with VR Brain Pro on GolaKele Frame

Posted by Roberto Navoni on May 23, 2013 at 10:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

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Afterflight: A browser-based system for analysis and annotation of video and sensor data from UAVs.

Posted by Aaron Curtis on May 23, 2013 at 9:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Several months ago I started working on a system called Afterflight to organize and browse my tlogs and dataflash logs, sync them with video, and view them along with a map GPS display. It still has a long way to go, but there is a fair amount of…

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Battle Drone Crash Test & DIY Walkthrough

Posted by Marque Cornblatt on May 23, 2013 at 7:23pm 2 Comments 3 Likes

Here is a short video of the design, build and crash testing of the Game of Drone's Battle Quad. It's waterproof, bulletproof, and can fly away from almost any crash.

"Fly 'em hard and put 'em away wet. They're only drones"

http://youtu.be/tjR2nm5tMks

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"Drones: The future of disaster response"

Posted by Joshua Ott on May 23, 2013 at 6:30pm 1 Comment 1 Like

CNN just posted this story

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Thirty Days (#17): 12-rotor close up

Posted by Joshua Ott on May 23, 2013 at 4:30pm 8 Comments 9 Likes

I had a couple of requests for a still shot of the 12-rotor beast that Joe and Justin cooked up, so here it…

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Altitude Comparison: barometer vs GPS

Posted by Georacer on May 23, 2013 at 3:30pm 0 Comments 1 Like

This might be a common knowledge, but in the last months I haven't seen a similar post. Maybe someone new to barometers might be interested in this data.

The GPS receivers return altitude data, but this is inaccurate. The error margin depends on the satellite constellation geometry…

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Black Box Stories: Mid-Air Crash

Posted by Georacer on May 23, 2013 at 3:10pm 2 Comments 5 Likes

Last Wednesday I went out to the field for some flight tests and gains trimming. Other people where flying their model planes there too. We usually follow a counter-clockwise pattern while flying to avoid collisions. That day I was flying especially slow, so when I took the turn, I did so on the spot and…

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F.A.A.’s Concerns Hold Up Use of Wildfire Drones

Posted by elad o on May 23, 2013 at 2:27pm 7 Comments 1 Like

Maggie Rogers/Alaska Division of Forestry

Greg Walker, the director of the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aerial Systems Integration, preparing a drone for launching.

SAN FRANCISCO — As wildfire season begins in Western landscapes that were covered in smoky haze for weeks at a time last summer, the federal government’s…

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Lithium battery dreams

Posted by Dave C on May 23, 2013 at 12:14pm 5 Comments 2 Likes

New lithium-ion battery design that’s 2,000 times more powerful, recharges 1,000 times faster... I'm drooling!

http://www.extremetech.com/computing/153614-new-lithium-ion-battery-design-thats-2000-times-more-powerful-recharges-1000-times-faster

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Phase 1 Create custom PWM trigger for sony camera

Posted by Christiaan van Vollenstee on May 23, 2013 at 10:09am 1 Comment 1 Like

I want to let the APM trigger my camera and the camera I had did not have a port for a remote shutter trigger so I had to remove the button on the camera and solder the 4 points and connected them to a relay switch.

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Survey Copter Flies To Stratasys For 3D Printing Of UAV Systems

France-based Survey Copter, a subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V. (EADS), specializes in the design, production and integration of complete remote systems for surveillance photography and video service applications for UAVs and other airborne craft, as well as for sea and overland vehicles. Having previously outsourced its prototyping requirements, Survey Copter turned to Stratasys for an in-house solution that could reduce costs and ensure greater efficiency and autonomy, granting the company the means to rapidly produce very small quantities within 24 hours. Via Stratasys’ French distributor, CADvision, Survey Copter subsequently installed two 3D printing solutions – a Stratasys Dimension Elite 3D Printer and Stratasys Fortus 400mc 3D Production System, which offers nine production-grade engineering thermoplastics using Stratasys’ patented Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology. “Effectively meeting our 3D printing needs can only be achieved via machines that are capable of producing quality parts with high reliability,” explains Jean Marc Masenelli, managing director, Survey Copter. “Stratasys’ reputation for delivering 3D printers that meet these criteria head-on made them the logical company to partner with.” Spearheading Survey Copter’s prototyping and short-run manufacturing activities, the Stratasys Fortus 400mc and Dimension Elite 3D Printers are deployed in the production of component parts for the company’s mini-UAV [...]

Aeryon Labs Announces the Aeryon SkyRanger sUAS

WATERLOO, Ontario (May 23, 2013) – Aeryon Labs (www.aeryon.com) launches the Aeryon SkyRanger™ small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS). This new Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) system features an all-new airframe and integrated design, and represents a significant leap forward in capabilities for military, public safety, and commercial applications. With the completion of extensive field testing and first customer trials, the Aeryon SkyRanger is now available for further demonstrations and orders – with priority to military and government customers worldwide. First introduced in 2009, Aeryon sUAS are regularly at the center of major world events and international media stories due to their reputation and proven track record for immediate, reliable operation in high winds and harsh weather environments – often when other UAS or manned aircraft cannot safely operate. Designed as software and payload platforms, Aeryon sUAS also provide advanced features and capabilities including an intuitive touchscreen interface that provides simple point-and-click navigation and camera control, and seamless automated functions and safety features. The Aeryon SkyRanger™ brings new capabilities to the field-tested and battle-proven Aeryon sUAS platform, which has seen continuous development and innovation since the Aeryon Scout™ was launched in 2009. “The Aeryon sUAS platform is the most mature, reliable, [...]

First flight for Triton

The Northrop Grumman-built Triton unmanned aircraft system completed its first flight May 22 from our facility in Palmdale, Calif. The flight, which was about 1.5 hours successfully demonstrated control systems that allow Triton to operate autonomously. Triton is specially designed to fly surveillance missions up to 24 hours at altitudes of more than 10 miles, allowing coverage out to 2,000 nautical miles. The system’s advanced suite of sensors can detect and automatically classify different types of ships. Bookmark It Hide Sites

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0, ‘Built for the elements’ The movie

‘Built for the elements’ is a non-standard movie filmed in slow motion – 1,200 frames per second – with a high speed Phantom Flex camera. A true technical challenge, it offers stunning images that feature the robustness and the power of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0, definitely a one-of-a-kind quadricopter! The film will premiere May 22 on www.youtube.com/ardrone. The machine faced with the elements Lighting in chiaroscuro, a black set whose boundaries aren’t visible… The scenery is arranged. The singular shapes of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 appear in a halo of light… Its engines pushed to their maximum, the quadricopter throws itself in a mad dash during which it has to brave the elements rising up in front of it, like water or fire… The extreme slow-motion enabled by the high speed Phantom Flex camera reveal the magical and fascinating spectacle of the sturdiness of the machine, faced with the elements: the flames sucked up by the rotational motion of the propellers; droplets exploding on its blades… The soundtrack, an astonishing metal rock version of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, highlights the beauty of the images and the power of the flying machine. Freeze frame To make such precise images, Parrot used, for the [...]

Russia to test drones to monitor wildlife and track poachers

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Officials say they’ll test unmanned aerial vehicles at a nature reserve on Russia’s Pacific coast this summer to monitor wildlife and crack down on poachers. “UAVs are silent and can fly at a very low altitude to produce high-resolution imagery and detect poachers, their boats and vehicles,” Alexandra Filatkina, deputy director for development at the Kronotsky nature reserve on the Kamchatka Peninsula, told RIA Novosti Friday. Images from the drones will not only spot trails left by poachers’ vehicles but can also spot illegal logging sites and waste dumps, she said. Officials said the drones will greatly reduce the cost of aerial monitoring animals like brown bears, reindeer and snow sheep. Last year, the South Kamchatka Federal Reserve spent more than $32,000 on monitoring brown bears alone, officials said. The drones, which weigh about 5 pounds and have a range of 40 miles, will be equipped with inexpensive cameras capable of taking a photograph every two seconds, Filatkina said. The test at Kronosky will determine whether they can be used in other wildlife sanctuaries across Russia, she said. http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2013/05/17/Russia-to-test-drones-to-monitor-wildlife-and-track-poachers/UPI-44531368820052/ Bookmark It Hide Sites

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