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XE2 flying wing Airframe

Started Apr 26, 2010 0 Replies

Does anyone have any experience flying the XE2 from NESAILS or better yet using it for an UAV airframe?…Continue

optical image stabilization

Started this discussion. Last reply by Colby sts Apr 26, 2010. 3 Replies

Has anyone tried using a camera w/ optical image stabilization versus a camera without? Have you noticed any serious difference in image quality? I'm thinking about making the shift from the Pentax…Continue

Pentax Cameras with Prism Trigger

Started Dec 8, 2009 0 Replies

What pentax cameras work with the prism trigger from RC Dude? i have used the trigger with the A30 or A40. Do any newer models work with the trigger?

Help Setting up my FPV System

Started this discussion. Last reply by Morli Dec 7, 2009. 3 Replies

I ordered my FPV set up this week from futurehobbies.I bought a…Continue

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Sean Murray replied to Colby sts's discussion Attopilot availability
"Hello, I have an Atto pilot in a wing that is all dialed in and ready to go if you are interested in a full package, minus a transmitter....contact me at jjmurray88@yahoo.com if so....thanks, Sean"
Oct 1, 2012
Robin Behrens replied to Colby sts's discussion IR cameras
"Build your own gimbal. the prices arent worth it. pop on a imu stabalised system and off you go. much cheaper."
Jul 24, 2012
Krzysztof Bosak replied to Colby sts's discussion Attopilot availability
"Noo, this is only current sensor PCB. Dean was so focused on promising low price that was outbid by developers working for free. On the other hand at first opportunity he released IMU version and priced it where such electronics belongs if you…"
Mar 19, 2012
Kevin Christensen replied to Colby sts's discussion Attopilot availability
"Sparkfun.com has the atto in stock http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9028"
Feb 29, 2012

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Martint BuildYourOwnDrone.co.uk replied to Colby sts's discussion Attopilot availability
"I also have stock of the AttoPilot 3.0 AHRS in store right now here in the EU :)   Regards   Martin www.buildyourowndrone.co.uk"
Feb 10, 2012
Chris McNair replied to Colby sts's discussion Attopilot availability
"We have 3.0 IMU systems in stock and for sale. Please contact order@attopilotinternational.com   Regards,   Chris McNair"
Feb 10, 2012
Don Brooks replied to Colby sts's discussion IR cameras
"I was researching this last week, mainly for vegetation stress cameras. I came across this site which seems to have a wide selection of modiuficationsa to standard point and shoot cameras for IR, UV, visible light and thermal. Prices range from…"
Apr 20, 2011
Matt McLandrich replied to Colby sts's discussion IR cameras
"I would like to know if an IR camera on an UAV could be or has been used to help find a lost pet in a specific area  "
Apr 20, 2011

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Thomas J Coyle III replied to Colby sts's discussion V-Tail with FMA CoPilot
"Colby, You can download the FMA CoPilot II manual for free from the FMA website. I believe that the CoPilot II can control a v-tail configuration, but read the manual to be sure. I am presently using a CoPilot II on a Twinstar II and it works very…"
Nov 17, 2010
diego colonnello replied to Colby sts's discussion V-Tail with FMA CoPilot
"hello sir, i am using the ardupilot, and i have v tail and ailerons, it is mandatory to get rid of the rudder function? the ardupilot code used channels 1 and 2 for mixing not channels 2 and 4... how do i change the code?"
Nov 17, 2010
Colby sts commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Monocopters on the move
"yah whats the advantage of them? they are noisy as hell. i guess the vertical take off and land?"
May 14, 2010
Colby sts replied to Colby sts's discussion optical image stabilization
"Atleast on the ground optically stabilized lens mitigate the effects of vibration on the photo"
Apr 26, 2010
Colby sts replied to Colby sts's discussion optical image stabilization
"Our optically stabilized lens in Pentax Optio got us some pretty good still pictures."
Apr 26, 2010
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Apr 26, 2010
Jack Crossfire replied to Colby sts's discussion optical image stabilization
"Optical stabilization sux because vibration affects the floating lens element. Now the example we show when this question comes up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aWM8cEBVy4"
Apr 26, 2010
Krzysztof Bosak replied to Colby sts's discussion Electric Sailplanes as UAV platforms?
"FYI, we have created Pteryx UAV www.pteryx.eu based on the following goals: -protect/enclose the payload -survive landings, wear gracefully, maintain geometry, well defined cracking points for the wings -maintain glider-layout efficiency, but higher…"
Apr 15, 2010

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Potential to capture and broadcast FPV video through phone

Posted on November 22, 2009 at 9:30pm 8 Comments

My friend and I just set up our Easy Star following Chris's recommendations (brushless, ESC, and lipo). We wanted a cheap way to grab some FPV footage to show to our friends and family. We decided to cut a hole in our Easy Star fuselage cover to mount my Blackberry Curve so we could use it as a video camera. I bought a 2 Gigabyte SD card from Rite Aid for $19.99 and we we're set to go. Although the video quality is rather poor we think the smartphone serves as a cool platform to broadcast FPV… Continue

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At 10:40pm on November 7, 2009, Gus Calderon said…
Hey Dan,

I think that image was taken about 200 AGL. I do most of my r/c aerial photography below 300 AGL; currently my favorite camera is a Canon G9 even though it weighs over 13 oz. I have tried many other digital cameras but I have not been satisfied with the resolution; also many small lenses are too "slow" and have barrel distortion.
At 9:49pm on December 6, 2009, Joe said…
The santa image is a single picture. I'll have to review the telemetry log to determine the altitude at which it was taken.

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