About

Gender

Male


Location

Ravensburg


About Me:

CEO of BORMATEC. Manufacturer of UAVs (fixed-wing aircraft) in Germany.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Primarily interested in airplanes.


Hometown:

Ravensburg, GERMANY


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Franz Bormann posted a discussion
Hello,I have a problem with automatic takeoff in MissionPlanner version 1.3.49 build 1.1.6410.20232 with the PX4, version 3.7.1.If I run with the given 2 m/s, the engine starts but only with about 30% power.This is of course not enough power and the…
Jan 11, 2018
Franz Bormann commented on Franz Bormann's blog post CREATOR, modular fixed wing flight system
"Hello,
we are just in the production of the videos..."
Apr 11, 2017
Franz Bormann posted a blog post
UAV CREATOR – a modular fixed wing drone with generous space for payloads. The single fuselage modules are interchangeable and allow an easy and flexible solution for individual applications. The system can be configured according to your personal…
Apr 10, 2017
Franz Bormann commented on Franz Bormann's blog post NINOX - Innovative fixed-wing camera playform, at an accessible price –
"Hi,
of course, here you get it: https://www.magentacloud.de/share/pyt0tv.ttl    => NINOX_0316.param"
Jan 16, 2017
Franz Bormann commented on Franz Bormann's blog post NINOX - Innovative fixed-wing camera playform, at an accessible price –
May 13, 2016
Franz Bormann commented on Franz Bormann's blog post NINOX - Innovative fixed-wing camera playform, at an accessible price –
"Hi,
correct, to integrate the Sony WX220 or similar cameras with the Pixhawk you need a trigger cable."
May 12, 2016
Franz Bormann commented on Franz Bormann's blog post NINOX - Innovative fixed-wing camera playform, at an accessible price –
"Hi,
you have the possibility to change the position of the equipment to maintain the COG. With our battery LiPo 3S/2200 you can fly approx. 30 min. You can also use a second battery or one with higher capacity. The cruise-speed is approx. 50 km/h."
Jan 20, 2016
Franz Bormann commented on Franz Bormann's blog post NINOX - Innovative fixed-wing camera playform, at an accessible price –
"Hello, NINOX is developed for cameras up to 200 gr. The Sony α 5100 is alittle bit to heavy, for this type of cameras we have the UAV MAJA."
Jan 19, 2016
Franz Bormann posted a blog post
The Ninox is a compact aircraft capable of carrying action cameras (GoPro Hero, GoPro Session) and small mirrorless cameras (Canon PowerShot, IXUS, Sony WX,...).It is equipped with a Pixhawk autopilot for fully automated flight, from takeoff to…
Jan 19, 2016