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Octo-X, bicycle wheel design #2.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Nov 27, 2012. 7 Replies

Q: will it fly?  fly well?I'm prototyping…Continue

Tags: pusher, puller, 880, 850, under

DIYdrones motor - can it fly upside-down? Equally puller/pusher?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jani Hirvinen Nov 10, 2012. 4 Replies

I'm working on a new frame layout.  I have a motor question.My most recent design is outlined on a DIYdrones post here:  …Continue

Tags: pusher, puller, apm2, esc, 880kv

On Constructing Quad Frames..

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jake Bayless Oct 5, 2012. 2 Replies

Today I'm beginning the thought process in earnest towards building a 3rd generation frame for my quadcopter, I'd love to know your thoughts on potential ideas, flaws, etc.  I'd be happy to try and…Continue

Tags: hub, spokes, strong, aluminum, wheel

Certificate of Authorization & line-of-sight

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen R Mann Jan 8. 7 Replies

Hello-I'm doing some research and currently reading this opinion piece:…Continue

Tags: rotorcraft, fixed, wing, GA, script

 

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Jake Bayless commented on Bernardo M. A.'s blog post Simple Variable Pitch for Brushless Motor
"hands down:  one of the most dangerous videos I've ever seen.  "
May 7
Jake Bayless commented on Manfred Dickgiesser's blog post I Wish I Was Excited About The GoPro Camera Craze
"In other news, some lame programmers made software in the 1900's that only used the last two digits of the year."
Mar 22
Jake Bayless replied to R_Lefebvre's discussion New Octo Copter Design/Build Thread
"Mine is still a chassis... Send 36 hour days.  Need them soon."
Feb 22
Jake Bayless replied to R_Lefebvre's discussion New Octo Copter Design/Build Thread
"Robert- What indicates to you that the batteries didn't "provide the amperage this thing wanted"? I have 2x 4S5000 @40C... am hoping that'll suffice...  I'm still a week or more out before testing. ~jake"
Feb 1
Jake Bayless commented on Dmitry Che's photo
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Brushless gimbal - step 3 of 3

"How are those motors working out?"
Jan 28
Jake Bayless replied to R_Lefebvre's discussion New Octo Copter Design/Build Thread
"Oh no!Well, given all the delay in my project just thinking & figuring & ordering & realizing I have the wrong "X" & ordering & waiting... I suspect you'll have it all figured out in your mind and whip a…"
Jan 27
Jake Bayless replied to R_Lefebvre's discussion New Octo Copter Design/Build Thread
"I want to see it fly!  I have all my parts, too, now... am about to build it up! Looking great. ~jake"
Jan 17

3D RoboticsSam Kelly commented on Jake Bayless's blog post DIYDrones in the press - The California Report (KQED audio)
"Somehow "a former editor" sounds less impressive than "the former editor"."
Jan 8
Jake Bayless posted a blog post

DIYDrones in the press - The California Report (KQED audio)

I've noticed a trend - that many journalists are much more interested when an Editor-in-Chief of a long-respected technology and culture magazine quits his job to play with toys drones.  Also just heard a primer segment hinting at a bigger audio piece to be aired on Marketplace later…See More
Jan 8
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Stephen R Mann replied to Jake Bayless's discussion Certificate of Authorization & line-of-sight
"ADS-B Out adds the aircraft position to the data stream from the transponder that the ATC radar picks up.  I think we're not going to see any lightweight transponders any time soon, and the FAA is very unlikely to adopt any ATC function…"
Jan 8
Andres Pineda replied to Jake Bayless's discussion Certificate of Authorization & line-of-sight
"More questions that came up as I got to thinking about this: 1. I  presume that the UAV/Pilot would have to get some sort of registration/identification (FCC ID) would it not? That would be required to uniquely identify the UAV with contact…"
Jan 8
Andres Pineda replied to Jake Bayless's discussion Certificate of Authorization & line-of-sight
"Hi Jake, I am new to this but very interested in how this might work. I get the part about the ADS-B receiver being used to be aware of nearby aircraft. A Ground Station could have the receiver and be aware of air traffic and somehow be used to…"
Jan 8
Jake Bayless replied to R_Lefebvre's discussion New Octo Copter Design/Build Thread
"Bump!Anyone have any build photos?  My kit is in the mail... but I'm looking forward to seeing yours, too! Share it :-) ~jake"
Jan 3
Jake Bayless commented on Peter Koppendorfer's blog post SIX2Fold the new Kopter from KAMKOP Systems
"Yes - gorgeous design... I suspect you'll be contacted by bigger budget operations, contractors, etc.  Sadly, your machined billet arms don't seem practical for regular folks!  Yet, I covet them.  Nice work.  More pics!"
Dec 31, 2012
Jake Bayless commented on Jani Hirvinen's blog post New mystery machines arrives to jDrones
"Waterjet cutter."
Dec 26, 2012
Jake Bayless replied to R_Lefebvre's discussion New Octo Copter Design/Build Thread
"Thanks Rob.  :-) "
Dec 20, 2012

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DIYDrones in the press - The California Report (KQED audio)

Posted on January 8, 2013 at 5:26pm 1 Comment

I've noticed a trend - that many journalists are much more interested when an Editor-in-Chief of a long-respected technology and culture magazine quits his job to play with toys drones.  Also just heard a primer segment hinting at a bigger audio piece to be aired on …

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UAV's, GIS & ESRI ArcGIS Live Video Mapping Integration

Posted on August 7, 2012 at 3:00pm 6 Comments

There was an ESRI (ArcGIS) conference in San Diego a couple weeks ago - videos of the plenary sessions have just come available.  



Notable is the UAV section of the mid-morning session - fast forward to minute 78:…

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Moral to the story: Avoid buzzing Alcatraz.

Posted on July 1, 2012 at 11:30pm 9 Comments

This seemed to get very little uptake in the mainstream media... perhaps for the better.  Nevertheless, I thought it was worth sharing here:

From the…

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First Flight & a question..

Posted on June 4, 2012 at 8:28pm 6 Comments

Hello everyone.  First - this is my first post, and this weekend (including today) marks my first flight(s)!

I'm thrilled, and having fun (mostly).  Here's my first ever flight:  (then my question)

Now, my question:

It would seem that every time the main battery gets low (I'm running two - one for AMP2 & receiver, and 4S for ESCs/motors)…

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