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Roseville, CA
About Me:
President of the M1 Consulting Group LLC
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
30 years RC helicopter experience currently flying Procerus fixed wing systems, Draganfly helicopter systems and develop fixed wing UAV and payload systems. Interested to learn more about the work being done here.
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"Also notice that in every shot it's dead calm - no wind it seems of any kind."
"Looks a lot like and flies like an AeroVironment Puma ... what is the cost for a complete system?"
"Chris, I was down in San Diego with you in 2008 when you spoke at AUVSI to outlined your vision, your plans, and goal to bring the $1,000 sUAS to market. I vividly recall the reaction of disbelief from the large UAV manufactures in the audience.…"
"Rob, Pix4D Discovery is free and available for download from the wizards at Pix4D. Brandon can comment on whether there are any differences between Discovery and what 3DR is calling Pix4D LT.
http://pix4d.com/download/"
http://pix4d.com/download/"
"Does this also include designated NOAA coastal marine sanctuaries that we should be aware of?"
"Creative live went to considerable expense putting these two days of training together so unless you already have permission from creative live, what gives you the right to hijack their content and place it on YouTube?"
"In 2012 McGill University also conducted similar research flying Draganfly systems in Canada, studying raptor nests. Here's a link to a short video about the project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3o4fWdJCc"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3o4fWdJCc"
"Chris, I extend my sincere congratulations! It's not only a great use for the aircraft but even more, an opportunity to make a difference. Very well done.
Sincerely, Mark"
Sincerely, Mark"
"Thank you for the response Trent. You have a misunderstanding of the guidelines, please read AC 91-57 Issued June 9th, 1981 - point 3c, which clearly states RC aircraft should never be flown over 400' AGL. If you are within 3 miles of an airport you…"
"Trent, your video work has improved quite a bit and congratulations with your results. I need to point out a few safety issues though. You were flying at 180m (590') and with the heavy fog you had no visual eyes on the aircraft or even worse the…"
"Nice video and maybe next time you can talk them into rotating and opening a dome at dusk while you're flying... that would be a nice touch. In regards to the NEX if you aren't already, try using a very fast memory card and here are some other nice…"
"To the 3DR team... sounds like the patent issue might be serious but in regards to the helicopters what is the maximum payload capacity for the Y6 and X8? Please post a "motor out" video with the helicopters carrying a significant payload. In the…"
"Hi Trent, hey as always I enjoy your adventures and love your enthusiasm but I have to say again, please stop flying next to that freeway. If you came down on the freeway and caused an accident, you might injure someone and besides getting into lots…"
"There are some beautiful kits at Vario Helicopters ... here's an EC135 as an example
http://www.vario-helicopter.net/products/fuselage-kits/petrol-helic..."
http://www.vario-helicopter.net/products/fuselage-kits/petrol-helic..."
"You were incredibly lucky to locate the plane - wow, just another 50 feet into that tall grass and it would have been really tough to visually locate ... or a gated road or private property with dogs. Glad you were able to locate it and it all…"
"Much of the new awareness over transporting LiPo batteries in the cargo hold resulted from a fatal UPS cargo plane crash in Dubai. There are differing conclusions but in general it's believed the fire was caused by the LiPo shipment they were…"
