"Well, I finally got the Droidworx flying with some control. Following Dave Cs tuning guide I came up with a Rate_P higher than the default rather than lower as suggested. Not sure why but it seemed to fly ok and tested well in a rig.
I don't…"
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Darrell Burkey
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AP_Motors: Failed to create throttle curve?
Started on Monday 0 Replies 0 Likes
I could only find one other posting about an error I receive when I attempt to run the motors test from the terminal which didn't answer the question.I've just set up a new copter with 2.9.1b and…Continue
Need help with large multi rotor
Started this discussion. Last reply by Darrell Burkey 8 hours ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Today I did a maiden flight of a Droidworx SkyJib that I built with an APM. It's an octocopter in coax configuration using Tiger 4014 motors and 14 inch props. With batteries it weighs 5.8Kg.Upon…Continue
Helping motorcyclist vblogger in Mckinney Texas with 'Follow Me'
Started Apr 14 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have a friend here in Canberra Australia that manufactures some amazing motorcycle gear. Kevlar pants, helmets, etc. It's a small business but they make great gear that's getting quite a bit of…Continue
APM for large commercial copters?
Started this discussion. Last reply by R_Lefebvre Mar 27. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I've asked this same question over at multirotorforums.com given everyone there seem to be flying high end commercial gear, but I'd like to hear from the DIY side as well.Any opinions on using APM2.5…Continue
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Darrell Burkey replied to Paul Cremin's discussion Arducopter versus Mikrokopter"I have spent weeks now just trying to get the APM to fly a heavy Driodworx without success. As capable of a platform that the APM seems to be I don't think it's anywhere near ready for prime time. It's impressive but I have yet to see…"
Darrell Burkey replied to Dean's discussion AlexMos or SimpleBGC problems. Please Help!"Without the motors the gimbal would swing (or fall) at a different rate to the copter. It would also swing back and forth. The controller and the motors keep the camera in exact position in relation to the copter in real time. Otherwise it would…"
Darrell Burkey replied to Jonathon White's discussion 3d robotics apm power module"Here's the sensor that was recommended to me when I needed a sensor for a a copter that draws more current than the 3DR sensor is designed for
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9028
That one can handle 90amp but there's one there that does…"
Darrell Burkey commented on Roberto Navoni's blog post Mechanical Hands From A MakerBot: The Magic Of Robohand (From Makerbot blog news)"Isn't it just fantastic to see what can be done with a little ingenuity and creativity. What a wonderful man. "
Darrell Burkey posted a status"Heading out on a very chilly day to do maiden flights on two copters. Fun times here in Australia's capital city."
Darrell Burkey posted a discussionAP_Motors: Failed to create throttle curve?
I could only find one other posting about an error I receive when I attempt to run the motors test from the terminal which didn't answer the question.I've just set up a new copter with 2.9.1b and although everything appears to be set up correctly and work, when I access the terminal it outputs the error:"AP_Motors: Failed to create throttle curve"The Motor test doesn't work either. No errors, but the test doesn't appear to execute when I run it.Any ideas what causes this? See More
Darrell Burkey replied to Damien Fitzgerald's discussion arducopter low battery audible alarm in the group ArduCopter User Group"I've never understood why RTL functions when the copter is so close to home anyway. If your copter is sitting on the ground, or at launch point already it really shouldn't suddenly jump to default height and attempt to land again.…"
Darrell Burkey replied to Jonathon White's discussion 3d robotics apm power module"If you are running two 3S batteries in parallel then you are still getting the voltage of a 3S battery. You would have to wire them in series to raise the voltage.
But the issue here is how to use batteries with voltages higher than 4S and still…"
Darrell Burkey replied to Damien Fitzgerald's discussion arducopter low battery audible alarm in the group ArduCopter User Group"Good news. For once there's a part that's only a couple of dollars that does just what you want. They are called Low Battery Alarms and are quite loud. I've linked to HobbyKing but you can get them on eBay as well."
Darrell Burkey commented on Thomas J Coyle III's blog post DJI Innovations | Aerial Video Competition"That was very useful and interesting. Thanks for taking the time to share that information.
I was a commercial photographer in California for some time so I totally understand what you are saying. It's really just common sense and a respectful…"
Darrell Burkey commented on Thomas J Coyle III's blog post DJI Innovations | Aerial Video Competition"@Byron - If it's illegal to fly inside the boundary of a National Park then how could Park Operations give me permission to do so? I don't live in the US but I thought the FAA regulated where it was legal to fly. Can you provide a link to…"
Darrell Burkey commented on Thomas J Coyle III's blog post DJI Innovations | Aerial Video Competition"Flying in the boundary of a Federal Park is illegal? What's the logic of this? I can just imagine a federal agent walking up to Ansel Adams in Yosemite years ago and telling him to get the hell out. You'd think Americans would want to show…"
Darrell Burkey commented on Charlie's blog post Rescue system/Parachute for multicopters!"Well, this is getting close to what I had in mind. Certainly in a much different class than the Waterbuoy. Probably very expensive and no idea what it weighs. It's automatic and would certainly float the largest of copters. The Automatic…"
Darrell Burkey commented on Charlie's blog post Rescue system/Parachute for multicopters!"Maybe we could talk this company in to developing a miniature version of their Emergency Floatation Devices for full size helicopters? "
Nicholas Potts replied to Darrell Burkey's discussion Need help with large multi rotor"I got mine to the point that you push it and throw it like a frisbee (starting with the motors on). They won't be quite the same as wookong but they will be bloody close. I'll post a video of mine if I remember."
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Why we don't fly over crowds
Posted on April 15, 2013 at 6:30pm 17 Comments 2 Likes
I'm surprised this hasn't been posted here given it's raising a lot of discussion elsewhere in regards to flying safely and it's safety month here.
Discussions on other forums have gone from 'what an idiot' to 'what a great job of being prepared and doing the right thing'. Personally, I thought it was a very good example of doing the right thing. The…
Continue "The Land" (Australia) article about use of drones in agriculture
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 7:30pm 4 Comments 5 Likes
Thanks to my friends on the Canberra UAV team, who became well known after winning last year's UAV Outback Challenge, I was asked to be photographed with my 3D Robotics…
Continue Quadcopter Workshop
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 6:30am 3 Comments 3 Likes
Canberra UAV (Australia) has organized a series of workshops for those interested in learning how to build and fly UAVs.
So far participants have soldered up their power distribution boards, done a fair amount of assembly and flashed their transmitters with open source firmware. It's been great fun and…
Continue Kangaroo Crash ;-)
Posted on December 31, 2012 at 3:30pm 9 Comments 3 Likes
I meant to make this a blog post rather than put it on the forum. I thought my most recent crash would interest some of you as after the crash the GoPro recorded some kangaroos crashing in to each other as well.
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