"I'm in the same "boat" as you are, Ali. I bought two Parrot AR Drone 2.0's. The WiFi radio interface of theAR Drone 2.0 is just too dam flaky for reliable, safe flying and aerial photography work: limited range, intermittent loss…"
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3D Printing Aircraft Parts
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Christian Feb 27. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I cannot believe that 3D Printing model aircraft parts does not have its own Discussion Forum.My first question question is this: in what situations can 3D printing replace CNC machiningwhen it comes…Continue
3rd Party upgrades to the Parrot AR Drone 2.0 ...that I personally tested, and work as advertised !!!
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UNDER DEVELOPMENT...I will test third-party products and options that improve the effectiveness the Parrot AR Drone 2.0. I will ONLY feature the products THAT WORK in this thread. Products that suck…Continue
OEM upgrades to the Parrot AR Drone 2.0
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UNDER DEVELOPMENT...► The PARROT website has this photo, but no order information, for a 1500 mAh battery. When I asked PARROT customer service for information on on how to order this battery…Continue
ALTERNATIVES to the Parrot AR Drone 2.0
Started Feb 12 0 Replies 0 Likes
UNDER PERPETUAL DEVELOPMENT... The Parrot AR Drone 2.0 represents an entry-level class of the almost-RTF UAV that is quickly setting the standard for other RTF UAV-makers to beat....hopefully…Continue
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Hamilton From Above replied to Ali Mazi's discussion Hooking up APM on a Drone 2.0 and PUMPING it with modsHamilton From Above replied to Ian's discussion downlinks in the group Canada"There might be two sets or rules, or dual "turfs" to consider here.HAM operators, especially those with Advanced tickets, have a lotmore autonomy in the use of radio bandwidth than us regular folks.However, how that bandwidth is used…"
Hamilton From Above replied to Ian's discussion downlinks in the group Canada"
For U.S. members following this thread, "IC" stands for Industry Canada, a federal agency.-peter"
Hamilton From Above replied to Ian's discussion downlinks in the group Canada"Hi Ian,Some builders either record video onto a on-board SD or micro-SD,or USB drive. For FPV, my AR Drone creates an ad hoc WiFi down link for video and telemetry. The Ardurio-based drones use some implentationof 2.4 ghz....and there is a growing…"
Hamilton From Above replied to Andrew Chapman's discussion Australian UAV rules being overhauled in the group Canada"That is so cool, Andrew. Can you provide more Aussie links to this development? I am hoping that us "Canukanauts" can get a bit more weight, like 5 lbs, which includes payload.-peter"
Brian Christian replied to Hamilton From Above's discussion 3D Printing Aircraft Parts"Peter,
I do 3-d printing (in wax) direct to investment casting using my 3D systems printer. A part could be printed, and from it a silicone mold could be made into which a resin-carbon powder mixture is poured and allowed to…"
Hamilton From Above replied to Hamilton From Above's discussion 3D Printing Aircraft Parts"I read somewhere that 3D printers that can build parts using a "carbon-carbon resin or powder" compound that is not nearly as strong, but, will bond with "conventionally manufactured" carbon fiber parts. However, I can't…"
Tim McPherson replied to Hamilton From Above's discussion 3D Printing Aircraft Parts"I didn't know that carbon fiber parts could be created using 3D printing. However, imagine you could fasten or adhere your choice of suitably robust materials to the existing legs.
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Hamilton From Above replied to Hamilton From Above's discussion 3D Printing Aircraft Parts"NEXT QUESTION: the landing gear, or “feet” (see link) on the Parrot AR Drone are too short. Is it possible to extend the existing landing gear by 3D printing longer legs onto the existing fabricated legs? Will the new parts…"
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I cannot believe that 3D Printing model aircraft parts does not have its own Discussion Forum.My first question question is this: in what situations can 3D printing replace CNC machiningwhen it comes to fabricating carbon fiber parts?-peterSee More
Hamilton From Above replied to Hamilton From Above's discussion Bilingual Protocol in the group Canada"
Oh well... :-(
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Bertrand Duchiron replied to Hamilton From Above's discussion Bilingual Protocol in the group Canada"google translate give really weird result so I 'm not using it. If I am writing something you don't understand (English is my second language) just tell me, I ll try explain myself using other words.
Adding 2 versions in the same post is…"
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Bilingual Protocol
Bilingual ProtocolIf a member's first language is french, they might indicate that in their signature. For example, if Bertrand Duchiron posts a message, he might indicate his preference for french is his signature, like so...Bertrand Duchiron, PQThen the rest of us will know to use Google Translate to convert and include a french version of our post.Elegant,…See More
Hamilton From Above left a comment for John Terrell"Make certain you are buying the AR Drone 2.0 and NOT the original AR Drone. Huge difference.-peter"
John Terrell left a comment for Hamilton From Above"Thanks, Hamilton. We'll see soon enough. I've ordered a refurbished Parrot AR so I've no idea what's going to happen. At any rate, I'll drop you a note and let you know what I've learned. I…"
Hamilton From Above replied to Andrew Chapman's discussion UAV businesses in or near Vancouver? in the group Canada"WOW...universal healthcare... AND R/C insurance ;-)I wonder if we have better coverage because Canada is less litigious than the U.S.-peter"
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- About Me:
- My interest is in aerial or elevated photography, and imaging (MW, infra-red and UV). I am project, mission, fund-raising and team-building oriented. I have neither the skills nor the interest do delve into the guts of UAV technology, or even imaging for that matter. I am an end-user. However, I relish the opportunity to provide feed-back and work with people who
do have the technical and programming skills needed to develop UAV appliances & applications.
- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- Using quadricopters to obtain elevated video and still
imagery for a wide variety of community projects.
Interested in methods that extend the range and reliability of
the Parrot AR Drone 2.0, and the iPAD and Android-based tablets, for flight control and video; either by boosting the native Wifi radio interface without frying the Parrot or the Android tablets on-board circuitry, or hacking the Parrot's Wifi hardware so it will operate as 4G-LTE mode, and be compatible with the iPAD or Android-based tablets native 4G-LTE.
I realize that the DIY Drone community considers the
Parrot AR Drone 2.0 a toy. The current AR Drone 2.0/tablet control platform lacks the more robust systems, mechanics and radio interface that you would find in a true, hobby-grade quadcopter.
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Also, just starting to explore the use of High Altitude Balloons and lifting-body type payload-gliders as a more efficient and productive way to obtain near-space video and scientific measurements, and then "glide" the payload back to the launch area.
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- Hamilton, Ontario CANADA
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- At 1:20pm on February 22, 2013, John Terrell said…
Thanks, Hamilton. We'll see soon enough. I've ordered a refurbished Parrot AR so I've no idea what's going to happen. At any rate, I'll drop you a note and let you know what I've learned. I downloaded the Android app and I'll give it a shot.
Be well,
John Terrell
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