"Hey HangerRat,
You mentioned you are working on a fire service drone. I'd love to pick your brain. Do you know of any dept's currently using one? Does anyone have an SOP for fire drones? Have you done any trials…"
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SOLD - Turnigy 9X For Sale - $70 - includes 6 Mode Switch, ER9X Firmware, Frsky 2.4 Module + Receiver
Started this discussion. Last reply by HangerRat Sep 14, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Selling my modified Turnigy 9X transmitter for $70 + USPS shipping cost, to CONUS only. I got another radio and just don't need two of them. Also not flying my ArduQuad these day, which was the main…Continue
SOLD! - For Sale - MB1260 & MinimOSD
Started Apr 30, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
1. MB1260 XL-MaxSonar-EZL0 High Performance Ultrasonic Range Finder - $50…Continue
SOLD - APM 2.0 for sale - reduced price
Started this discussion. Last reply by Knut Graf Apr 29, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Selling for $190 shipped CONUS. I received this last Friday 4/20 but decided to move on to other projects. I opened the bag containing the APM 2.0 and inspected. It has not been connected to…Continue
Hexa Build Questions/Opinions?
Started this discussion. Last reply by HangerRat Mar 21, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I am flying my quad and have started planning a Hexa build for FPV, would appreciate some input on a couple of questions. Plans include powering the FPV gear with its own small Lipo battery,…Continue
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HangerRat replied to HangerRat's discussion SOLD - Turnigy 9X For Sale - $70 - includes 6 Mode Switch, ER9X Firmware, Frsky 2.4 Module + Receiver"Unit has been sold"
HangerRat replied to HangerRat's discussion Turnigy 9X For Sale - $70 - includes 6 Mode Switch, ER9X Firmware, Frsky 2.4 Module + Receiver"I think so too, no need to gouge or nickel/dime anyone. I am not using it so instead of collecting dust (which it has been) let someone else go flying and have some fun. I did."
ModeratorCarl Campbell replied to HangerRat's discussion Turnigy 9X For Sale - $70 - includes 6 Mode Switch, ER9X Firmware, Frsky 2.4 Module + Receiver
"This is a heck of a deal. If my funds would allow I would be all over it. I you have already done the stuff I have the parts laying about to do and I paid more then $70 for the bare components. "
HangerRat replied to Matt's discussion UAV platform for high mountain prospecting"Matt,
I live/fly at high altitudes, if I can offer a little feedback.
1. if you are new to flying RC aircraft, get a cheap, simple trainer aircraft and learn to fly it. No FPV, nothing. Just fly. Don't think these stabilization computers will…"
HangerRat posted a discussionTurnigy 9X For Sale - $70 - includes 6 Mode Switch, ER9X Firmware, Frsky 2.4 Module + Receiver
Selling my modified Turnigy 9X transmitter for $70 + USPS shipping cost, to CONUS only. I got another radio and just don't need two of them. Also not flying my ArduQuad these day, which was the main setup for this radio. Transmitter works fine, I used it a lot in the spring to fly my Quad.You will get:1. Turnigy 9X radio + AA battery holder2. ER9X latest firmware flashed to radio on 8/29/12 - You DO NOT get the programming board3. Frsky 2.4ghz Transmitter Module (V8JT) + Receiver (V8R7SP).…See More
HangerRat left a comment for HangerRat"Krischan,
Are you Army at Camp Navajo? If so you might have other options to get an aerial observation platform. So let me know your position/organization. It matters to the FAA regulations I point you at. If not Army, you will have to follow the…"
Krischan Mitchell left a comment for HangerRat"hey im very interested in a uav for my crew and i here at camp navajo in AZ. we need a way to spot fires over the trees."
Emile L. replied to HangerRat's discussion Flight Mode - Super Simple question"I think I fell into the super simple trap. See photo. After waiting for the 3D lock on my quad I armed the unit. The problem is the GPS was still about 10M away from my real home location. after flying around in stabilized mode I switched to alt…"
HangerRat commented on John C.'s blog post Successful "Twofer" Day"John,
Are you able to actually use all 12 channels of the Dragonlink Tx/Rx , with your Turnigy 9x? I am interested in this combination (with ER9X) but it seems a lot of radios are 10+ channels (a la Futaba 10C) but can really only use 8…"
HangerRat posted a discussionFor Sale - MB1260 & MinimOSD
1. MB1260 XL-MaxSonar-EZL0 High Performance Ultrasonic Range Finder - $50 https://store.diydrones.com/MB1260_XL_MaxSonar_EZL0_p/ac-0004-16.htm 2. Ardupilot Mega MinimOSD - $60 https://store.diydrones.com/Ardupilot_Mega_Minimal_OSD_p/br-apmminosd.htmThese prices are shipped via USPS priority…See More
Knut Graf left a comment for HangerRat"Great - I will paypal you now.
Happy flying,
Knut
My address is
Knut Graf
6502 Grover Avenue
Austin, TX 78757"
HangerRat left a comment for Knut Graf"Knut,
Still available, the APM is yours if you want it. Paypal is just fine, my paypal email is: mikefapex@gmail.com . Send me your mailing address and I'll get it in the mail to you ASAP.
Thanks,
Mike"
Knut Graf replied to HangerRat's discussion APM 2.0 for sale - reduced price"Interested... I sent a PM."
Knut Graf replied to HangerRat's discussion How easy to fly?"I agree with the recommendation for a simulator. Even a cheap simulator with non-perfect physics will be very useful. Of course it's best if you pick a sim that actually has a model of whatever plane you choose.
Knut"
HangerRat replied to TheGiantUfo's discussion Purchasing professional help and support"Check out this post:
http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/arducopter-2-0-42?commentId=705844%3AComment%3A641578
THis is a great way for first timers to fly their quad and not destroy it. Ask me how I know. Oh If my walls could speak......"
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- At 2:45pm on April 29, 2012, Knut Graf said…
Great - I will paypal you now.
Happy flying,
Knut
My address is
Knut Graf
6502 Grover Avenue
Austin, TX 78757
- At 10:22pm on September 5, 2012, Krischan Mitchell said…
hey im very interested in a uav for my crew and i here at camp navajo in AZ. we need a way to spot fires over the trees.
- At 8:08am on September 10, 2012, HangerRat said…
Krischan,
Are you Army at Camp Navajo? If so you might have other options to get an aerial observation platform. So let me know your position/organization. It matters to the FAA regulations I point you at. If not Army, you will have to follow the FAA regulations to apply for what is known as a COA (certificate of authorization). It is a painful, overly regulated process, but in the end you could have a flying platform for wildfire observation for somewhere between $5K - $9K . While not 'cheap', this can get you a very functional system that is easy to fly, maintain, and deploy. Don't be led astray by some 'commercial' UAV vendors selling systems for $40K and up. We/Fire folks just don't need that, nor given the FAA restrictions would not allow us to use that level of feature anyway. Let me know your questions, I can try to answer.
You need to start reading, educate yourself. Here are some links to read.
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blog/show?id=705844%3ABlogPost%3A28583
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/congress-passes-uav-bill
http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/uas/uas_faq/
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs407/
- At 1:48pm on September 14, 2012, Jason Cunningham said…
Hey HangerRat,
You mentioned you are working on a fire service drone. I'd love to pick your brain. Do you know of any dept's currently using one? Does anyone have an SOP for fire drones? Have you done any trials with thermal imagers and/or Hazmat monitors? I'm considering using 'hobby' level equipment as a trial for our dept. to keep costs down, is this a good idea? What are basic tolerances for wind, battery life, temperature? What method of data/video transmission would you recommend for real time data at Ground control? How much skill/training would it take to fly competently if vehicle had Auto takeoff and landing? If you had $5,000 to spend what rig and load out would you buy? Thanks for the help... I've just started learning about this and I'm flailing around on line trying to get a proposal written for our R&D Committee.
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