About

Gender

Male


Location

Port Orchard, WA


About Me:

Avid RC airplane user. Have small business doing aerial video and photography. Eagle View Aerial Video is the name.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Designed a UAV on paper for wildland fire use, never had enough money to persue the full extent of my goals. But hope to one day provide UAV's for that and search and rescue. Was a wildland firefighter for 5yrs.


Hometown:

Seattle/Port Orchard


Activity Feed

Dave Schilling commented on Tim's blog post DJI Phantom helps get hikers rescued from flash flood
"Way to go!! Another example of positive drone use."
Sep 8, 2015
Dave Schilling replied to Greg Kosin's discussion Locating lost cattle on large ranch in ArduPlane User Group
"Hi Greg,
I am sure you could do what your asking with just long range fpv system. I have a Skywalker 1800 and with a 5,000mah battery I can easily fly for 20-30 min depending on throttle management. Its all about how much you want to invest but all…"
Oct 9, 2014
Dave Schilling commented on Marque Cornblatt's blog post Unbreakable Airframe Testing Footage
"Perfect Todd. Plus it would float!"
Jun 17, 2014
Dave Schilling commented on Marque Cornblatt's blog post Unbreakable Airframe Testing Footage
"I think a frame made of an EPP type foam would be better. Or perhaps a strong shell with cushy interior to protect FC. Also some sort of prop guards."
Jun 17, 2014
Dave Schilling commented on Yusuf Pirgali's blog post Gimbles seem to be falling in price, this including controller $69 !
"Thanks Stuart if your answer was for me. I think I may have the less costly version of the Storm gimbal."
Dec 20, 2013
Dave Schilling commented on Yusuf Pirgali's blog post Gimbles seem to be falling in price, this including controller $69 !
"I guess I meant software on the storm gimbal?"
Dec 20, 2013
Dave Schilling commented on Yusuf Pirgali's blog post Gimbles seem to be falling in price, this including controller $69 !
"I purchased the Storm gimbal from Helipal.com $179.00. Has a mini USB port but they told me technology so new they had no firmware. Anyone know what it might be? Would love to tweek it if possible. I think they probably used someones stuff and are…"
Dec 20, 2013
Dave Schilling replied to Fenna Kooijmans's discussion Job offer: looking for drone operator New York City
"Hello,
Dave Schilling here and I live near Seattle WA. I have two Hex copters and one Quad all capable of carrying Equipment. I currently use a GoPro 3 black with brushless gimbal. Can send you some samples if you are interested. My phone # is…"
Dec 18, 2013
Dave Schilling commented on AKRCGUY's blog post 1st Full Autonomous Mission with 3DR Y6 Copter
"Very nice job and agree gains looked high causing oscillation. Still a novice myself have not done auto take off and land.
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Dec 1, 2013
Dave Schilling commented on Brian Marchini's blog post Autonomous Fixed Wing Hovering With APM 2.5
"Very nice!!!"
Nov 12, 2013
Dave Schilling commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Announcing the next era at 3D Robotics
"Congrats!! Yes I think some developers need to be paid accordingly also. Great community."
Sep 29, 2013
Dave Schilling commented on Ian Lyons's blog post World's best FPV pilot
"I don't care what type of camera it was, just some really cool footage. I wonder if the FAA will say the Eagle cant fly commercially!"
Sep 23, 2013
Dave Schilling commented on Glenn Anderson's blog post How to succeed without really trying
"Hey Glenn, Very cool love simple. I had similar results with home built H-quad. Flew great and only had to adjust gains a little. Did have a turnigy motor fail but that's sadly common on those cheaper brands. Also like your lurker comment I feel I…"
Jun 19, 2013
Dave Schilling commented on Mark Harrison's blog post Video: Scary Hexa Crash in Brazil Stadium
"I agree WOW. Maybe flying in a restricted area of a stadium for a certain camera shot down on the field not over the crowd?? Still you would need to post a warning and enter at own risk for the arena. One day with flawless failsafe and FAA…"
May 29, 2013
Dave Schilling left a comment for BacklashRC
"Hey Mark hows it going? Hey I have the APM 2.5 installed it on the skywalker and flew it a few times. Now i have removed it and  going to try it on a multi-rotor. I have difficulty with the PC stuff just not well educated in that area. Was nice to…"
May 2, 2013
Dave Schilling posted a photo
Second flight of Tech pod FPV
May 1, 2013
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