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buying new hexacopter

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen R Mann Oct 8, 2012. 4 Replies

Please Advise. New to R/C, UAV. Ordering Hexa Copter. Eventual camera / video platform. motors 850 or 880, props 10 or 11x47, GPS media tech or ublox Battery choice. would like to configure auto land…Continue

ordering new hexa copter

Started this discussion. Last reply by Luke Olson Oct 7, 2012. 1 Reply

Advise. new to R/C, UAV. Ordering Hexa Copter. Eventual camera / video platform.motors 850 or 880props 10 or 11GPS media tech or ubloxBattery sizeWill build this with all available add-ons for auto…Continue

 

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Stephen R Mann replied to Pittsman's discussion buying new hexacopter
"Thanks, I put the suggestion there."
Oct 8, 2012
Luke Olson replied to Pittsman's discussion buying new hexacopter
"I'm not sure which project maintains the Mission Planner or if there's a mix of people from multiple projects. It looks like there have been some submitted under ArduCopter that have been accepted and assigned. There are also some under…"
Oct 7, 2012
Stephen R Mann replied to Pittsman's discussion buying new hexacopter
"I second that - I replaced the GPS on my APM 2.0 with the uBlox GPS, and I am quite satisfied. I also have sonar and it holds low altitudes pretty well, and it helps with landings.  I put the copter in Alt Hold mode at 2 or 3 meters, then bring…"
Oct 7, 2012
Luke Olson replied to Pittsman's discussion ordering new hexa copter
"Multiple posts (if intentional) are frowned upon. See my reply to your other post."
Oct 7, 2012
Luke Olson replied to Pittsman's discussion buying new hexacopter
"The more powerful motors will give you additional payload capacity which can be good if you're carrying a camera around. Same for the props. The uBlox GPS is a more than the MediaTek GPS, I've used both and noticed a fair improvement with…"
Oct 7, 2012
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High performance car builder, race car maintenance
Enjoy the challenge of building new stuff
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Challenge. ATP pilot, no R/C experience
Electrical skills, 12v, 120v, no electronic experience
computers, super user, no programming experience
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