About

Gender

Male


Location

Corona, CA


About Me:

Intermediate fixed wing RC pilot. Flying several fixed wing planes with APM 2.6. Have flown many fully autonomous missions.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I'm intrigued by the technology.


Hometown:

Temescal Valley, CA


Activity Feed

Dieter Preiser replied to Chris Peterson's discussion ArduCopter board/compass orientation
"Dieter Preiser said:
I'm setting up a new fixed wing model and, due to wiring constraints, need to orient the external GPS with compass with arrow backwards. The APM2.8 is in its normal orientation.  On a previous install, my GPS/compass was…"
Mar 14, 2017
Dieter Preiser replied to Chris Peterson's discussion ArduCopter board/compass orientation
"I'm setting up a new fixed wing model and, due to wiring constraints, need to orient the external GPS with compass with arrow backwards. The APM2.8 is in its normal orientation.  On a previous install, my GPS/compass was oriented with arrows toward…"
Mar 14, 2017
Dieter Preiser replied to Wessel Straatman's discussion Mission Planner updated: Geofence Upload shows "Not Supported" message
"Apparently Mission Planner 1.3.41 does not support GeoFencing.  You have to upgrade to MP 1.3.41 BETA version."
Nov 13, 2016
Dieter Preiser replied to Wessel Straatman's discussion Mission Planner updated: Geofence Upload shows "Not Supported" message
"Here is my screen shot.  I have set my return point as well as min and max fence altitudes.
NotSupported.gif"
Nov 6, 2016
Dieter Preiser replied to Justin's discussion Geofence Support?
"Justin,
Did you ever get your issue resolved.
I'm getting the same message when trying to upload my geofence to APM2.8 running ArduPlane 3.4.0.  I have Geofence enabled, home point set as well as max and min altitudes."
Nov 6, 2016
Dieter Preiser replied to Wessel Straatman's discussion Mission Planner updated: Geofence Upload shows "Not Supported" message
"I am running ArduPlane 3.4.0  with a APM 2.8 and have the same issue.  Did you ever get it resolved?"
Nov 6, 2016
Dieter Preiser posted a discussion
I'm flying a Eachine 250 Racer with APM 3.1 Mini, Orange R615X Receiver, and Bluetooth Module.  I've had several good autonomous missions, but noticed that sometimes while in Auto mode, the mode changes from Auto to Land and then back to Auto…
Jan 26, 2016
Dieter Preiser replied to Chad Colt's discussion PID setting for apprentice.
"Mine flies just fine with stock pid settings.  I'm able to do auto takeoff and landing without an air speed indicator.  If there is a bit of wind I may have to nudge the airplane a bit on autolanding. "
Nov 13, 2014
Dieter Preiser replied to sky eye's discussion APM 2.5 on EDF
"Did you ever put that APM in your EDF? I'm eager to find out how it worked out for you."
Nov 12, 2014
Dieter Preiser replied to Frederik Borg's discussion How to setup ArduPilot for 3-channel fixed wing? in ArduPlane User Group
"I have a similar situation, except that I have ailerons, but no rudder. Any suggestions on how to make this work?  I'm only interested in getting autoleveling and stabilization.  My preferred mode of operations is fly by wire or stabilize. I do not…"
Oct 16, 2014