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APM 2.5 Level gets corrupted - Logs attached.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mathieu Mar 29. 11 Replies

Hi guys, I have a customer with strange level issue on APM 2.5... RMA or there is a fix for this? He purchased two Arducopter kits .  One flies flawlessly but there is a problem with the other.I need…Continue

APM 2.5 (2.7.1) Gimbal Servo twitch a lot!

Started this discussion. Last reply by dronepilot Sep 23, 2012. 5 Replies

Hi guys, first time I try the camera gimbal stuff (yeah I am overdue but fixed camera was fine until now)I am trying to follow the wiki instructions, the new MP screen for the config seems simple…Continue

Tags: twitch, servo, camera

Fully assembled APM1.0 at Kit price on Canada Drones

Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Brooks Jan 27, 2012. 5 Replies

Hey guys, just letting you know that ALL APM1.0 coming out of Canada Drones store are now Fully assembled and tested before leaving the store.  And all that at the same price as the regular kit. The…Continue

Tags: assembled, fully, APM1.0

2.0.40 crash...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dany Thivierge Sep 13, 2011. 3 Replies

Let me first say this: I don't think the crash was related to the code...  I was running the latest code 2.0.40 and just playing around in Stabilize mode, nothing fancy, testing out the repairs on…Continue

 

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Dany Thivierge replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter-3.0 ready for wider use
"Thanks Randy and if you could edit the main top post for this and the note around how to now play with acceleration ... configurable ust reduce the WPNAV_ACCEL parameter from 250 to 100 as many will want to make the copter slower…"
11 hours ago

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Dany Thivierge replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter-3.0 ready for wider use
"Randy, is there any special PID adjustment for 880kv motors?  previous version we were suggesting this: (one more time again, this was pre 3.0) While some testers have reported very good flights with the default PIDs, some have reported that…"
14 hours ago

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Dany Thivierge commented on jasonshort's blog post Getting ready for Arducopter 3.0
"I also go overboard Jason!  :)  Moon Gel works wonders, rubber spacers also get some vibration out making the electronic tower better insulated from the rest. 2 X Double side tape was my pre 2.9 ideal choice, still works great in…"
yesterday

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Dany Thivierge commented on Szilard's blog post APM 2.6 + GPS with compass
"2.6 are up for sale at CanadaDrones!   (Canadian orders only please guys... I know I ship from time to time to US but this time with limited inventory let us have them first!)  http://tinyurl.com/CND-APM2-6"
Jun 13

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Dany Thivierge commented on Joshua Ott's blog post AVC media
"Wow need to be there next year!   Robert, keep me a seat next time.  Dany"
Jun 10

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Dany Thivierge commented on Szilard's blog post APM 2.6 + GPS with compass
"Will be in stock at CanadaDrones pretty soon...  Will still support 2.5 and previous version but will start shipping this one as soon as we get it.  (order placed last week... not sure if I need to wait for GPS…"
Jun 10

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Dany Thivierge commented on OG's blog post 3 Axis Brushless GIMBAL system & Steadicam for Pro Users ARDUCOPTER, Hoverfly, CINESTAR,
"OG send me a sample here at CanadaDrones (Mississauga) and I will do a video for you with different cameras...  Market is getting flooded by all sort of quality motors and shady systems... Not all work the same, even if for now they have the…"
Jun 6

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Dany Thivierge commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Thirty days (#24): More new product previews
"Guys I am afraid these type of gimbals require precise spacing and alignment for mass and lens to be effective... so that is why you will often see a specific model for a specific camera type.  I am not saying that special plates cannot be done…"
Jun 5

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Dany Thivierge commented on Acorn's blog post My first DIY Quadrocopter - Part Two (The Hybridization)
"Nice use of Lego... but most of use use velcro, you save some weight.  still put a velcro strap around that lipo, you dont want to lose it in the air!  what`s the weight so far? "
May 17

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Dany Thivierge commented on Jan's blog post Prototype testing
":) I contacted Sky-Hero to see if I could bring these beauties over here in Canada... will see!  They sure look nice but quite expensive... for some reason these ones scream to me to try to crash them to see how they hold up.  Looks…"
May 16

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Dany Thivierge replied to Jasja Dekker's discussion Stack up order on hex
"Hi,  Hexa, Octo, Quads, Tri... there is no difference in the stack up. general guidance is to place the APM away from your Power distribution board and ESC but not too high so that centre of gravity is wrong.  This is how I now mount most…"
May 16

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Dany Thivierge replied to Fred LeFevre's discussion Arducopter 3Dr or Phantom in the group ArduCopter User Group
"Fred, email me! I am your Canadian distributor! :)  I answer emails right away.  dany at CanadaDrones.com  "
May 15

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Dany Thivierge commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Thirty Days (#11): The new factory in Tijuana is coming together
"Still not a decent AC system? come on...  :)  Remember last summer....  "
May 15

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Dany Thivierge commented on John C.'s blog post Big Product News
"Oh no, not another product to support in the store! :)  hehe kidding, glad to see this one out.  Can't wait to try it!  How's the crash test results on these legs? looks like they would snap in half in the…"
May 15

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Dany Thivierge commented on Duran - SteadiDrone's blog post Follow Me with SteadiDrone AGC and QU4D
"what is that cable used to hock up the telemetry radio to the nexus? looks solid! custom made? "
May 14

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Dany Thivierge commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 13 epic videos made with drones
"Yeah # 6 gets my vote too! very pro grade editing, aerial shots are nice and balanced.  I see some bad jello at 45 sec on #9...  I also see more than 1 video that are breaking some basic rules...   still this is really nice looking…"
May 14

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Phantom's a beginner dream (still need wide open area to be safe)

Posted on February 13, 2013 at 10:00am 16 Comments

Hi guys, 

I got permission from my customer to share this story.  

The quad is a DJI Phantom, RTF in 10 minutes when you get your box delivered to you. yes no kidding, it's that simple. 

Of course this kind of product brings a lot of new beginner customers (as well as…

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Drones in the news (documentary) in Quebec (Canada)

Posted on January 21, 2013 at 8:33am 10 Comments

Video link below:  (and yes it's in French...) 

Radio Canada / Decouverte - Drones are in Canada

They scare a bit the audience but they do a fair…

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Boxing Day Sales at CanadaDrones.com

Posted on December 24, 2012 at 12:00pm 0 Comments

 

I know Christmas is not done yet! But the deal is on NOW!  

 

Meanwhile let me wish you a fantastic time with family and friends, share the coupon code and the love. 

 

See you again next year (sorry will not monitor this much... vacation time is great, once in a…

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Canada Drones, Year 1

Posted on November 8, 2012 at 1:41pm 17 Comments

Hi everyone, I am happy to report that Canada Drones store has just completed its first year of business! YEAH!
I must say it was a very nice and fun year.  Lots of things to learn and do but do you know what? 
I would do it again in a…
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At 12:44pm on August 1, 2011, patrice.rance said…
glad you like it ! anotherone is coming :) stay tuned folks !!
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