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Permalink Reply by FLICAM on October 24, 2012 at 12:04am

Hey Hai,

  What Motor would you be running on that Hugin?  I was actually thinking about getting one myself for a development platform. Before moving to a "custom" or larger airframe.

ModeratorPermalink Reply by Hai Tran on November 25, 2012 at 7:34am

I have an AXI motor, its big, can't remember the number, because I haven't even touched the Hugin (because it ain't portable), so I haven't even started building it ey.

Permalink Reply by Stephen Gloor on November 25, 2012 at 6:17pm

I think the wings are removable - I can find out

Permalink Reply by FLICAM on October 23, 2012 at 11:59pm

Hey all,

  May as well get myself out there.

Firstly, I'm not from WA! Not even Australia unfortunately!! ..... Now don't hold this against me, but I am currently residing in New Zealand. **I'm a firm believer that NZ should become part of Australia.... so hopefully that will get me some brownie points??... **

*Edit*

....Ok so I haven't been kicked out the group yet. Good start.

 

 So about me; Orginally from the UK,  I have always had a keen interest in military technology, and until late in my teens all i ever wanted to do was be in the British Army. Cutting the story a bit, I side tracked and became a commercial pilot - doing the bulk of my training here in NZ.

      Since completing my Commercial pilots licence, I have been very interested in the Unmanned Technology industry. For me, this industry combines my love of flying with my love for technology/Computers.

Why I am here? Finding it hard to prove my ability to potential operators... what better way to gloss up the CV, but by starting a project outside of work, to build a UAS platform!

   I hope to be able to bring it out to Australia in the future! ....Probably to the UAV outback challenge??... Who know's. So i'm here to connect with people like you in WA to learn and connect, as the platform in many ways, is being designed to operate in WA.

 I look forward to chatting with you all, and if you have any questions, ask away. Please feel free to check out our website too:

www.flicam.co.nz

Cheers,

Olly

  

Permalink Reply by Darren on November 25, 2012 at 2:06am

Hi All,

Sounds like quite a few of the members are Perth based. Unfortunately I am not from the Perth area but Iam from Western Australia. I Have lived all over WA but currently am living and working in Karratha. I am a newbie to the whole UAV bug. I am currently looking at buying an arducopter, just for abit of fun. Any thoughts and advice anyone could offer in regards to UAV would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

Darren

Permalink Reply by Stephen Gloor on December 30, 2012 at 7:20pm

Hi Darren,

Was in Karratha the other day - only the airport and the Mermaid while I waited for a flight.

I had a look at the quad copter that 3D sells and it seems quite impressive for the price.  I priced up one on Hobbyking and it about the same price.  Would be good to get the kit complete.

Permalink Reply by Darren on January 3, 2013 at 5:57am

Hi Stephen,

Karratha is not a bad spot hey? I haven't been to the Mermaid yet have only been in town a short time. In regards to the quad from 3D I ended up buying the hexacopter by 3D. I haven't got around to putting it together yet. I should find some time friday night to start. I will let you know how it all goes and add some photos when it's done.

Should be interesting...

I manage to get down to Perth a couple of times a year (for work) so if either your back up this way (let me know if you have time) or if I get down there I might get time to drop down to one of the meets and catch up.

Cheers

Darren

Permalink Reply by Phil on December 30, 2012 at 7:50am

Hello to all

am a new member here, living in Regans Ford north of Perth.  I have been playing around on and off with APM2 and a 450 Flamewheel, and thought it would be nice to see some other aircraft one day. So whenever there is a 'meeting' coming up around Perth, I would like to come and have a look if I may.

Another useful waste of time for me is a hobby style 3D printer, which I find comes in quite handy with the whole RC thing. So if someone is interested in parts I am happy to help if I can.There are certain limitations, but camera mounts, brackets and similar parts are quite easily printed.

Happy new year

Cheers Phil

Permalink Reply by Stephen Gloor on December 30, 2012 at 7:17pm

Hi Phil,

Welcome to the group.

I live in Perth and have not been able to make a meeting yet ....... Sigh

Interested in the 3D printing.  I might need some parts printed for a plane I am planning.

Permalink Reply by Phil on January 2, 2013 at 7:38am

thanks Stephen

let me know once you have some ideas what you need to complete your plane.If you are looking for inspiration you can check thingiverse.com, there are some RC parts already.

cheers Phil

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