"Still waiting on the funding to come through from KickStarter (they say it takes about 2 weeks) but we're making progress on several other fronts; organizing parents and defining project components that meet the needs of the kids and…"
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Seeking Recommendations On A System To Purchase
Started Feb 28 0 Replies 0 Likes
I'm new to flying and am seeking system recommendations from experienced flyers before I purchase a system.I have a project on KickStarter for…Continue
Looking for footage/video of people experiencing FPV
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Braun Mar 14. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking for video of people experiencing FPV (either via watching the heads up display on a laptop and/or using goggles like the FatShark). What would be even better is if that person then…Continue
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Paul Braun left a comment for Paul Braun"Joshua - Thanks for passing this along! I hadn't seen it and it's very interesting. I did some more digging on the authors of the research and intend to reach out to them. Thank you! I guess we all respond…"
Paul Braun commented on Oliver's blog post A Simple Direct Drive Multicopter Camera Gimbal"Oliver - thank you so much for posting this. Very good stuff. I haven't any experience on that front yet (just learning to fly) but I'm building a hexa soon and would like to take it to this level.
I'm curious, how are you…"
Paul Braun commented on Richard Evans's blog post Video Buddy Station"thanks for sharing Richard. It looks just like we talked about. How do you know the TV won't blue screen when the signal is weak? What brand is it?"
Paul Braun replied to Paul Braun's discussion Looking for footage/video of people experiencing FPV"Any footage that show people's expressions and comme RS as they experience the process. Do you have anything like that?"
Paul Braun replied to David Anders's discussion FPV with arducopters in the group ArduCopter User Group"FWIW - There is a really nice overview of FPV issues in the RCGroups.com forum for FPV with the title 'How to be successful in FPV'. Might be too beginner-ish for some but there is A LOT of good content there in a series of…"
Paul Braun posted a discussionSeeking Recommendations On A System To Purchase
I'm new to flying and am seeking system recommendations from experienced flyers before I purchase a system.I have a project on KickStarter for building/flying a hexarotor with kids on the autism spectrum. We've hit our financial goal so I know we'll be moving ahead! Central to what we want to do beyond just flying is GPS, flight planning/waypoints, and real-time FPV back to a laptop and possibly even glasses like the FatShark. I want…See More
Paul Braun replied to Paul Braun's discussion Looking for footage/video of people experiencing FPV"Thanks for the note Dave. I'm looking for some footage that would help people supporting my KickStarter project understand how FPV impacts people. Ideally, I'd like footage that shows people watching the video feed (either on a…"
Dave C replied to Paul Braun's discussion Looking for footage/video of people experiencing FPV"Paul,
This is fascinating. For my day job I work in Autism Care Trusts, I've even used an FPV quad to inspect their chimneys and roof!
Both carers and residents were enthralled with the gear.
I have allsorts…"
Paul Braun posted a discussionLooking for footage/video of people experiencing FPV
I'm looking for video of people experiencing FPV (either via watching the heads up display on a laptop and/or using goggles like the FatShark). What would be even better is if that person then comments on what it was like. Does anyone have video footage like that? I'd like to use the video in an update to my KickStarter project (Taking Autism To the Sky). The project emphasizes the use of…See More
Paul Braun commented on Paul Braun's blog post Drones & Autism - a KickStarter project to promote social skills/perspective taking using a hexarotor"A local radio show on National Public Radio was doing a show on drone use int he US and the government's perspective on how to use that technology to stop terrorism. Lots of good discussion on privacy issues, limits of government,…"
Paul Braun commented on Paul Braun's blog post Drones & Autism - a KickStarter project to promote social skills/perspective taking using a hexarotor"Thanks for the comments/suggestions Kevin. Good stuff. As an aside, this study just released at Washington University in St. Louis, MO is another reason why this technology is a great option for people with disabilities like…"
Kevin Bouchard commented on Paul Braun's blog post Drones & Autism - a KickStarter project to promote social skills/perspective taking using a hexarotor"As for soldering practice, buy a bunch of electrical wires (the ones with many small wires inside, not the one-piece solid ones... I forget what the english word is) and make the kids solder them together, to get a feel of how the solder sinks into…"
Kevin Bouchard commented on Paul Braun's blog post Drones & Autism - a KickStarter project to promote social skills/perspective taking using a hexarotor"Those are very interesting points Paul! Let's hope this theory of perspective can help them better grasp the world around them.
Have you ever flown FPV yourself? The experience is very interesting. The first time you realize you have control…"
Paul Braun commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation"I sent an email. As a Wisconsin resident, it may not hold much weight but it's worth a try. Thanks for raising the issue."
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- About Me:
- Geography and hobbyist
- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- I am interested in working with kids on the autism spectrum to build and fly quadrotors for several purposes; 1) as an opportunity to socialize with peers, 2) to see the world from a different perspective using mounted cameras, FPV and OSD, and 3) develop technical skills that may offer employment options down the road.
- Hometown:
- Madison, WI
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Drones & Autism - a KickStarter project to promote social skills/perspective taking using a hexarotor
Posted on February 10, 2013 at 12:00pm 9 Comments 5 Likes
Taking Autism To The Sky - We're looking for your support on KickStarter as kids with autism get a new perspective of the world - from the air - by building/flying a hexarotor and…
Request for flight footage
Posted on January 10, 2013 at 9:03pm 13 Comments 1 Like
This is a bit of a non-sequitor post but I'm hoping the community here is willing to consider it.
This is a bit of non-sequitur post but I'm hopeful that the DIY Drones community are willing to consider it.…
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 2:46pm on March 13, 2013,
Assistant AdminJoshua Johnson said… http://diydrones.com/group/minneapolis-minnesota-fly-club
Feel Free to join the group Paul if your ever in the area!
- At 12:24am on March 26, 2013,
3D RoboticsJoshua Ott said… Hey Paul,
Have you seen this?
- At 4:03am on March 26, 2013, Paul Braun said…
Joshua - Thanks for passing this along! I hadn't seen it and it's very interesting. I did some more digging on the authors of the research and intend to reach out to them. Thank you! I guess we all respond better when there is an intense level of engagement in the subject at hand right? I hope to leverage that same issue when working with the hexarotor and our group of kids. Purchasing equipment shortly!
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