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APM2 on X-8 FPV

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Pigeon Jun 13, 2012. 3 Replies

 This is my first use of any type of autopilot so I am probably making some kind of rookie mistake. What my problem is that I put multi switch into stabilize mode the pitch response to airframe…Continue

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Robert Pigeon commented on Stanley's blog post World's first manned Multicopter
"Looks like the e-volo one to me. I think I even see the ball. But I would not be the first time I've been wrong. "
Jul 31, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on Stanley's blog post World's first manned Multicopter
"The Asian guy with the 2 stroke engines doesn't count Hai. LOL Yes it is the first electric, research it. "
Jul 31, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Ridiculous bug-bot propulsion method of the day
" Ironically a friend and I were recently having a contest. It was to build a micro free flight using a tiny bottle rocket motor as propulsion. Longest flight wins. Balsa building materials. It was cheap fun."
Jul 17, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on Christian - CheapDrones.com's blog post New Shipments of FPV Raptors in @ Cheap Drones
"http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/index.rc Here you go Christian. Know thy competition, not that you have never heard of Hobby King or anything."
Jul 17, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Preview of ArduCopter 2.6.1
"Auto rotation requires collective pitch as far as I know. Elaborate please."
Jul 17, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on ReAllocate's blog post Attention Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Experts (and General Do-Gooders)!
"It was a joke Arturo  I go to Burning man every year but I could not obtain tickets with years lottery bs."
Jul 14, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on ReAllocate's blog post Attention Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Experts (and General Do-Gooders)!
"I will do it for 2 tickets."
Jul 14, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on Carl La France's blog post Rebuild to EDF
"Heck exoskeletons work great for bugs right! Someone has to ignore the naysayers and do something different."
Jul 10, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on Carl La France's blog post Rebuild to EDF
" 1 square foot of 1/8 sheet aluminum weighs about 1.8 lbs."
Jul 9, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on Earl's blog post Another POP at 100k Ft. with APM2
"You can get permission for the glider too? "
Jul 3, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on Earl's blog post Another POP at 100k Ft. with APM2
" What country are you in? How do you get permission to fly up to 100,000 feet? Or do you you just do it and claim ignorance of the laws? Well done either way!"
Jul 3, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on Jake Bayless's blog post Moral to the story: Avoid buzzing Alcatraz.
" Bartering for your services is legal, so don't trade for cash!"
Jul 2, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on theo van niekerk's blog post I wonder how long its going to take for us all to be buzzing around in quads rather than cars????
"I am thinking you will read about this guy getting hurt soon! Bravo , but DANG MAN !"
Jun 30, 2012
Carl La France left a comment for Robert Pigeon
"Robert I cleaned my stuff off your comment wall. You are a good guy Have a Good Day!"
Jun 26, 2012
Robert Pigeon left a comment for Robert Pigeon
"No , please dont mistake my curiosity for distain. I think what you are doing is awesome. I am merely curious and have many Ideas myself. I have been an avid rc addict for 15 years. Also if ya need a boat tested I would be happy to give 1 a good…"
Jun 22, 2012
Robert Pigeon commented on Carl La France's blog post "T Drone "Power Plant
"Carl how thick is the aluminum that have used? Did you anneal the fuse after welding? Have you considered epoxy bonding the aluminum instead of welding so as not to ruin the temper of your material. I have a Lotus Elise that has an epoxy…"
Jun 21, 2012

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About Me:
I reprogram automotive computers for a living. I have been a fan of rc anything since my childhood and have been an avid rc flyer for 13 years.
Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
My uav interest is mostly in the challenge but I want try photography and videography.
Hometown:
Modesto CA

Comment Wall (2 comments)

At 7:39am on June 22, 2012, Robert Pigeon said…

No , please dont mistake my curiosity for distain. I think what you are doing is awesome. I am merely curious and have many Ideas myself. I have been an avid rc addict for 15 years. Also if ya need a boat tested I would be happy to give 1 a good thrashing LOL. Looks like a fun tough boat.

At 5:13pm on June 26, 2012, Carl La France said…

Robert I cleaned my stuff off your comment wall. You are a good guy Have a Good Day!

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