"lol "Flying over crowds= not safe."
>as if that protest is anywhere near safe."
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APM 2.0 no longer powered from output rail.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen R Mann Jan 9. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Everything used to work fine, but suddenly the APM does not longer get powered by the ESCs on the output rail.If I connect power to the input rail or USB the APM still works (but shuts down once I…Continue
Xbee Issues
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andreas Apr 20, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I'm sorry this is going to be a rant with few specifics about the my Xbee issues. The new 3DR radio is on order but it would be lovely if the $$$ Xbee investment would actually be worth it too. Any…Continue
ESC arming issue (Turnigy Plush 40)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andreas Mar 20. 73 Replies 0 Likes
Received my purple yesterday, just in time for Xmas ;) Connected it all to my quad and it all seems to work (radio input, sensors, xbee).What I can't get to work right now is the arming of the…Continue
Auto mode questions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andreas Dec 23, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have completed a few ArduPilot test flights but have some questions about how the auto / waypoint mode works.Lets assume I uploaded a program with 4 way points.1) Once the program is complete the…Continue
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Peter commented on Andreas's blog post Drone shot down by police"The pilot felt safe. That was the fault."
Andreas commented on Andreas's blog post Drone vs. Drone"@Graham, the PID values are vastly different between AC versions and Motor/Frame/Prop/Battery combinations. In the video there are two copters, the one crashing runs pretty much on default values. The TBS frame needs LOW P values because of the…"
Andreas commented on Andreas's blog post APM enhances Father's day"@Graham, Google for "César Chávez Park", it's next to the Berkeley Marina. Just follow University avenue towards the bay, then turn right at the fork."
Andreas replied to Doug Walmsley's discussion What is the best cost effective Gimbal Stablized platform for Hero 2 Hero 3 Cameras in the group ArduCopter User Group"RCTimer still seems to be cheapest option. I tried to create the "missing manual":
http://www.instructables.com/id/Brushless-Gimbal-for-Aerial-Photography-Drones/"
ModeratorMark Harrison commented on Andreas's blog post Drone vs. Drone
"@Graham, wiffle balls. I like them coz they don't get stuck in the grass. I've got the smaller ones on this quad, but you can use the larger ones to get more battery clearance."
Graham Pollock commented on Andreas's blog post Drone vs. Drone"I'm going to the state park to fly soon."
Graham Pollock commented on Andreas's blog post Drone vs. Drone"What kind of landing gear is that ? Ping pong balls?"
Graham Pollock commented on Andreas's blog post Drone vs. Drone"What are your pitch and roll values in the apm mission planner"
Graham Pollock commented on Andreas's blog post APM enhances Father's day"Where is that in Berkeley I like in the Bay Area and I'm looking for a good place to fly"
Chuck commented on Andreas's blog post APM enhances Father's day"I love all this Father's Day talk with APM! I just spent the day building a QU4D with my father, and my son really enjoyed watching us (he is only 2). Nothing like getting hands on with a project to enjoy Father's Day.
Great story Andreas."
Assistant AdminJoshua Johnson commented on Andreas's blog post APM enhances Father's day
"Thanks for sharing this Andreas! I just took my father to the park so we could mess around with my RQ-11 and my 31 inch heli.
Happy Fathers Day Buddy!!!!!!!!
Joshua Johnson"
Andreas posted a blog postAPM enhances Father's day
In FBW mode, the APM turns almost any plane into a perfect trainer. My two older daughters (9 and 7) were able to confidently circle over the Berkeley marina. Despite the 10-15 knot winds the Bixler2 behaved very docile and controllable. I had them completely ignore throttle and only focus only on the aileron.I was amazed on how…See More
Euan Ramsay commented on Andreas's blog post Drone shot down by police"Intimidating police with "aggressive" flying = also not safe."
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APM enhances Father's day
Posted on June 16, 2013 at 12:00pm 6 Comments 12 Likes
In FBW mode, the APM turns almost any plane into a perfect trainer. My two older daughters (9 and 7) were able to confidently circle over the Berkeley marina. Despite the 10-15 knot winds the Bixler2 behaved very docile and controllable. I had them completely ignore throttle and only focus only on the…
Drone shot down by police
Posted on June 13, 2013 at 7:17am 23 Comments 5 Likes
While filming the protests at Taksim Square, Istanbul Turkey, a DJI Phantom is brought down by police. I'm surprised that he managed to keep the footage. Many people arrested at the protests report having their memory card wiped.
Yes I made that headline as sensationalistic as possible…
Continue RCTimer Brushless Gimbal and Controller
Posted on May 9, 2013 at 10:00am 30 Comments 5 Likes
It's amazing how quickly BLGs went from a novelty and costing thousands (zenmuse) to something you can get for $172 shipped!
I received my RCTimer Brushless Gimbal (BLG) and…
Continue Drone vs. Drone
Posted on April 28, 2013 at 2:00pm 11 Comments 3 Likes
See what happens if two APM powered quads get too close to each other.
The innocent ArcticCoper was in loiter, the TBS Discovery was in stabilized trying to get close up. Slow motion footage shows how one motor of the AcrticCopter completely stops after hitting the TBS Discovery quad. The damaged propeller then drags one arm down of the TBS…
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- At 3:58pm on April 25, 2013,
Acorn said… Andreas - I was hoping you could help me with a question I have on my DIY Oak Frame. I read in another thread about the importance of the motors being "equidistance" from eachother. In other words, the frame needs to be sqaure (Arms at 90 degrees from eachotherin a Quad setup). My frame is not perfect. It slightly more rectangular, measuring 16.5" on the long edge and 16.0" on the shorter edge. Have you ever encountered this as a problem with your quadrocopter designs? I read that you would have to adjust the Pitch(?) and Roll(?)?
By the way, I changed my screen name to Acorn in case you didn't recognize me.
I hope to hear from you,
Joe Mulledy
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