About

About Me:

I am the MD of Flyingwings Ltd, based in the Uk we manufacture EPP model aircraft and also make components for military spec UAV aircraft, which is an area we are looking for growth in. We can produce vitually any design in EPP but specialise in flying wings.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

www.flyingwings.co.uk


Hometown:

Newport Pagnell UK


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Rob Swynnerton commented on Kirill's blog post New SmartAP GCS - available now!
"Will there be support for fixed wing in the future ?
Regards Rob"
Feb 3, 2018
Rob Swynnerton commented on luke cooke's blog post Is DIY Dead?
"Hi Luke,  you raise a great point.
The Mavic is clearly an amazing machine, but are they fun ?
You know what they will do before you buy them, I believe that you cannot repair them yourself (maybe wrong here) and you cannot hack them.

They are…"
Oct 20, 2016
Rob Swynnerton commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Quanum DIY FPV Goggle Set with Monitor (KIT)
"@Gary
Thanks Gary, guess I join the elite members of which there are many, who relentlessly get copied by HK.
We must skype soon !
Rob, Flyingwings"
Jun 11, 2014
Rob Swynnerton commented on benbojangles's blog post Ghetto fpv goggles.
"They have been an extremely popular product, some folk especially glasses wearers love them. £220 for fatsharks or approx £27.00 for these. Also work well as a cheap passenger set or for the spectator who wants a ride 
Rob
www.flyingwings.co.uk…"
Sep 7, 2013
Rob Swynnerton commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post MyGeekShow's Next Generation Flying Wing
"Hi Trent,
Nice plan form of the wing, looks good, make sure its stiff, use a 10mm fibreglass tubular spar (Fpver's prefer fibreglass to CF as CF can set up a dipole). As you get bigger and heavier the speed goes up and can cause wing flapping at…"
Jul 24, 2013
Rob Swynnerton commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Successful Cross Country Flight! (Take off and land at different locations)
"Hi Trent,
The main problem i had was in stabilise mode, where i had virtually no authority over the plane, it was very stable but uncontrollable . I played around with most settings, on APM and transmitter, but it always countered itself. This…"
Jul 23, 2013
Rob Swynnerton commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Successful Cross Country Flight! (Take off and land at different locations)
"Awesome Trent, nice and smooth flight, any chance of the config file, as i am struggling like hell with my APM 2.5 and my flying wing.

Rob   :-)"
Jul 22, 2013
Rob Swynnerton commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post Hunter arrested
"Hi Gary,
I did flick through the Swazi Times, wow that's a hotbed of intrigue and action, someone got married !!!"
May 5, 2013
Rob Swynnerton commented on AKRCGUY's blog post X-8 Maiden Flight - Prop Strike - Crash (SafetyTip)
"Hi Adam,
Glad the crash was non fatal, I have had the non responsive problem in stabilise mode, the plane certainly is stable, but whatever you do, it matches it and straight on you go. No solution was found for my 60" wing after months of research…"
May 3, 2013
Rob Swynnerton commented on Stephen Dade's blog post Quadcopter Workshop
"Hi Stephen,  How did you advertise for the workshop ?
Regards Rob"
Mar 30, 2013
Rob Swynnerton commented on Thomas J Coyle III's blog post How crowdfunding and the JOBS Act will shape open source companies
"Nice thread, this will really make a difference long term.

I hope these changes come across the pond, to the UK, we need a change in funding sources more than anyone, the banks and the city have held us to ransom for too long, crushing innovation."
Mar 28, 2013
Rob Swynnerton posted a discussion
RTL without Rudder
I am building conventional plane (not flying wing) which i have ailerons and elevator, but wish to omit the rudder (to save weight and complexity).Question, will the APM 2.0 be able to RTL without rudder ?Best ThanksRob
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Feb 15, 2013
Rob Swynnerton commented on Rob Swynnerton's blog post Flyingwings Ltd UK
"Hi Chris, Yes the new one will be around 1.5m, quite a bit bigger, with a much more powerful motor, expect payload around 500g, depending on lipo used. Two part wing, not sure how to join it yet. Will have modular fuzz so you can mount equipment…"
Jan 22, 2008
Rob Swynnerton commented on Rob Swynnerton's blog post Flyingwings Ltd UK
"Hi Andy, must put that on the web, its just over 1metre.

Cheers rob"
Jan 21, 2008
Rob Swynnerton commented on Rob Swynnerton's blog post Flyingwings Ltd UK
"Hi Toxicmouse,
Thanks for the feedback, i am working hard on the CAD, im going to base it on the Raven which is a similar format to my v-trainer, which handles the wind very well on rudder & elevator, although this will have ailerons. The fuselage…"
Dec 3, 2007
Rob Swynnerton commented on Rob Swynnerton's blog post Flyingwings Ltd UK
"Hi Lorenzo, thanks for the feedback, i have been asked for a larger version of the v-trainer. A pod & boom design would work with a detachable nose and plenty of space within the fuselage. The motor position makes it difficult to damage. I will work…"
Nov 30, 2007
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