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I need an Octo-copter for my research
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ralph Wu Jun 27, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I am a mechanical engineer and have been working on an airfoil project. I really need an Octa-copter platform to do testing with (I have considered a Hexa-copter but the Octa will give me a…Continue
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Maxwell Wheeler commented on Krzysztof Bosak's blog post Dug out the first Micropilot autopilot, MP1000, around 1999"flux capacitor"
Maxwell Wheeler replied to Roger Larsen's discussion Impossible to get 1 hour flight with current technology?"looks awesome! when you get this going, will you post specs and pics? I need to get my order going for a good octocopter and am more of a mechE than an EE. If you get good results, I would love to replicate an order.
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Maxwell Wheeler replied to Roger Larsen's discussion Impossible to get 1 hour flight with current technology?"My engineering group talked about this thread this morning. We determined that it is technically possible though the design would need to be changed. Much larger, slower turning blades would be the best way to slow the battery drain. Prop efficiency…"
ModeratorRuwan commented on Maxwell Wheeler's blog post Awesome use of drones creates Egypt flyover
"@Veikko, you might like to see the guide I wrote some time ago.. http://www.janapriya.net/2010/10/26/shooting-panoramas/
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ModeratorRuwan commented on Maxwell Wheeler's blog post Awesome use of drones creates Egypt flyover
"I'm a fan and a pano shooter too :-). Here is my work (no aerial panos though, I wish I could do that in the future!) http://www.sirilaka.org/360/ . "
Veikko Vierola commented on Maxwell Wheeler's blog post Awesome use of drones creates Egypt flyover"Very nice indeed! What kind of camera equipment or software is needed to make this kind of 360° to every direction view?"
Maxwell Wheeler commented on Maxwell Wheeler's blog post Awesome use of drones creates Egypt flyover"Lacopo nicolosi,
I didnt take this trip, just found the site stumbling (as stated in the original post) If you click the link (provided in the original post) you will find that they made a website with all build data and described their issues with…"
Iacopo Nicolosi commented on Maxwell Wheeler's blog post Awesome use of drones creates Egypt flyover"Hi
wonderfull scenario! Did you face problems at Cairo Airport controls? I'm planning a trip to Egypt with my hexacopter but I'm worried about airport controls. How was your experience about it?
thank you very much"
Emile L. commented on Maxwell Wheeler's blog post Awesome use of drones creates Egypt flyover"Here is another site:
http://www.360cities.net/
This what I want to do with my quad eventually.
http://www.360cities.net/search/quadcopter"
Gerard Toonstra commented on Maxwell Wheeler's blog post Awesome use of drones creates Egypt flyover"That 360 HD is very sweet!"
DistributorDany Thivierge commented on Maxwell Wheeler's blog post Awesome use of drones creates Egypt flyover
"very nice indeed! wow... "
Michael Pursifull commented on Maxwell Wheeler's blog post Awesome use of drones creates Egypt flyoverMichael Pursifull commented on Maxwell Wheeler's blog post Awesome use of drones creates Egypt flyover"They have several dozen other locations as well; very scenic. "
Maxwell Wheeler posted a blog postAwesome use of drones creates Egypt flyover
I came across this while stumbling today. Hope others enjoy it too. Remarkable footage.http://www.airpano.com/360Degree-VirtualTour.php?3D=Egypt-Cairo-PyramidsSee More
Maxwell Wheeler replied to Maxwell Wheeler's discussion I need an Octo-copter for my research"Indeed it might, thank you Monroe!
I am located in Flagstaff, AZ, but shipping or road trips are always an option.
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