Jacob Cunningham
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Garbage picking drones

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacob Cunningham Jul 15, 2012. 10 Replies

I have just parked in front of the Museum of Science and Industry and on the last few miles of my voyage to get here, I couldnt help but see tons of garbage all over the place. Just littering the…Continue

Legal implications of auto piloting capability.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacob Cunningham Jul 5, 2012. 12 Replies

Hello Folks, I am new here so I apologize if I don't know the rules or am terribly misinformed. I wanted to know if there were legal implications associated with autonomous drones. In the sense that…Continue

 

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Jacob Cunningham commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Trash-collecting sub-drone design
"Some sort of image recognition system like Google Goggles I imagine. Or a molecular vision "eyes" molecular construct of.water of living organisms differs from that of the dead. Perhaps a weak version of x-ray's / compton effect ?"
Jul 16, 2012
Jacob Cunningham replied to Jacob Cunningham's discussion Garbage picking drones
"Alright sir, you have made somevery good points. I shall step down from my dream box"
Jul 15, 2012
Jake Stew replied to Jacob Cunningham's discussion Garbage picking drones
"Maybe I should have pointed out a few things... CO2 is heavier than air and the vast majority of it is produced near the ground.  That really doesn't matter much as diffusion creates a pretty even distribution throughout the atmosphere.…"
Jul 15, 2012
Jacob Cunningham replied to Jacob Cunningham's discussion Garbage picking drones
"Well thanks Mr. stew still like everything else, why is it needed? A corvette isn't any more useful than a fiesta. You could do your part by not driving but people don't do that either. Why do we need cars, our legs are fine. Hahaha…"
Jul 15, 2012
Jake Stew replied to Jacob Cunningham's discussion Garbage picking drones
"Garbage collecting drones, CO2 scrubbers, and garbage scooping subs are great examples of people trying to come up with ideas for drones that don't make any sense. All of these tasks are much better accomplished from the ground using…"
Jul 15, 2012
Jacob Cunningham posted a video

A brief summary of prototype testing of the Blue Fin GWFW platform

There are some parts without audio, I apologize for that. I cut the audio out. These are just summaries, I have kept all of the original footage of each airc...
Jul 15, 2012
Jacob Cunningham replied to Jacob Cunningham's discussion Garbage picking drones
"Yes I did come across that very statement while I read about CO2 emissions, I was inspired to think about scrubber drones after reading an email from Popular Science regarding extreme weather.  It is sad that money determines the fate of our…"
Jul 15, 2012
Jacob Cunningham commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Trash-collecting sub-drone design
"Curious if someone threw you three million dollars, could you actually build this rendered ship? Or is just a concept?  "
Jul 15, 2012
Jacob Cunningham commented on Jacob Cunningham's photo
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"Well if you are really interested man I can see about producing a model for you. Currently I have three orders in and I'm still not ready to produce them. I designed these for FPV use, heavy loading, slotted flaps for increasing chord and…"
Jul 15, 2012
Jacob Cunningham commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Trash-collecting sub-drone design
"The rendered image is excellent  Solar fabric makers in the US... then produce this baby in the US.... voila a Henry Ford of our own! "
Jul 15, 2012
Jeffrey Torella commented on Jacob Cunningham's photo
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"yeah me too i have been trying out a few different unique airframes anything i can come up with  "
Jul 13, 2012
Harry replied to Jacob Cunningham's discussion Garbage picking drones
"Ideas are a funny thing sometimes.  What's bizarre in one environment can make sense in another. Keep thinking Jacob. Read Chris' latest: http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/trash-collecting-sub-drone-design"
Jul 13, 2012
Harry replied to Jacob Cunningham's discussion Garbage picking drones
"Now there's an idea.  Sounds much more effective than that 75% of the earth's surface called ocean. Keep reading, there are some very good and peaceful uses for drones out there."
Jul 13, 2012
Jacob Cunningham replied to Jacob Cunningham's discussion Garbage picking drones
"I'd also like to add the idea of building 24 hour high altitude drones fitted with carbon dioxide scrubbers to try and clean the air"
Jul 13, 2012
Harry replied to Jacob Cunningham's discussion Garbage picking drones
"Huh??  Drone?  That's what prisoners in the county jail are supposed to do.  The jailer says, Ok you guys will walk this rail line and pick up garbage.  Your day is done when you reach the van.  It's not cruel and…"
Jul 12, 2012
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Jul 12, 2012

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About Me:
I am a Physics/Engineering student

I design and fly model aircraft on my spare time, typically going for performance and aesthetics ( geometric ).

I also film and video edit as well as making music on the side.
Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
I am working on autonomous vehicles which can be used easily by the public. I think that Ardupilot takes care of that very well so I am in luck.

Currently I am an FPV pilot so not technically a UAV operator yet.

I am very excited to soon own an APM 2. The thought of constant autonomous flight is thrilling.
Hometown:
Fredonia NY

Some of my work

Dread Lock Sally ~ A pusher platform made out of paint sticks 

Collection of photographs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zefmXmwcRiY

Slope soaring ( energy conservation ) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCutem43WEs

Old models

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