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I'm interested in the mathematics of multi-rotor vehicles as well as aerial videography.


Hometown:

Gas City


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Bryan McWhirt replied to Bryan McWhirt's discussion Design Ideas for 6X Hex
"Ok, with 12x6 props:


Flight Time:
3.2
min

Mixed Flight Time:
4.4
min

Hover Flight Time:
11.5
min"
Jul 25, 2014
Bryan McWhirt replied to Bryan McWhirt's discussion Design Ideas for 6X Hex
"Ok so Im doing some calculations and here is what I have so far:


ITEM

WEIGHT
             QTY
        TOTAL

frame

600
1
600

gimbal

200
1
200

battery

488
1
488

camera

74
1
74

Turnigy Multistar 3508-640Kv 14Pole

98
6
588

Turnigy…"
Jul 25, 2014
Bryan McWhirt replied to Bryan McWhirt's discussion Design Ideas for 6X Hex
"What is the ideal sweet-spot kv for aerial photo/videography? 

In my research it seems like most of the really high end rigs are using something in the range of 480kv motors and I was originally looking at around 620kv.

If I use the Tarot frame I…"
Jul 25, 2014
Bryan McWhirt posted a discussion
I am working on building a new 6X hexacopter with the primary intent aieral photography and videography.I already have a flight control system, APM2.6 with GPS and 3DR. It is currently on a DJI F450 quad where it replaced the Naza controller for the…
Jul 18, 2014
Bryan McWhirt replied to Dean Gibb's discussion Radiolink
"No problem, I know how frustrated I got the first time. I'm actually going to be pulling my Naza off my Quad on monday to test out my APM before I start buying all the parts for a new Hex.

Here;s to many hours of fun with your new rig!!"
Jul 5, 2014
Bryan McWhirt replied to Dean Gibb's discussion Radiolink
"Ok, my bad you have to have the switches set up so it doesn't start in failsafe.

Here is a good video on setup, he uses a JR radio but the radio doesn't matter just the configuration.

http://vimeo.com/34330151

You want to start the unit in M. If…"
Jul 4, 2014
Bryan McWhirt replied to Dean Gibb's discussion Radiolink
"re: #3

The Naza has 4 flight modes:  GPS | FAILSAFE | A | FAILSAFE | M

You need this mapped to a minimum of a 3 position switch. In Position 1  the indicator can be anywhere in the first failsafe area. In position 2 the indicator needs to be…"
Jul 3, 2014
Bryan McWhirt replied to Dean Gibb's discussion Radiolink
"1. What exactly are you led flashes?
2. Is there any audible report?
3. What flight mode is the TX set to when you are pairing?
4. Make sure your calibrations are as close to center as possible, my Naza-M v1 is very picky and if some are not dead…"
Jul 2, 2014
Bryan McWhirt replied to david teles's discussion Where can i get good cf props
"As Scotty said, RCTimer has some ok CF props for cheap.  This is 4 of each CW/CCW so enough for an Octo or enough for a Hex with a spare pair.  http://www.rctimer.com/product_792.html

Graupner props are considered one of the best props out there…"
Jul 2, 2014