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Mission Planner Parsing error with ArduPilot 2.4. Unable to load params
Started Jun 30, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
I just loaded arduplane on my apm2. I had ArduCopter on there previously and everything was fine.When i click on the standard or advanced params tabs of the configuration tab I get an index error.I…Continue
Can't Connect to new APM2 through Mission planner.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Sinclair May 13, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,The leds are flashing A+C then B then repeat. Which is similar to This post but his fix,…Continue
What kind of voltage do I want to be providing the APM2 vs the Servos?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brady D Jun 13, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
For my Arduino i usually power it with a 9v power supply. However i know the Servos i'm using can't handle anything more than 6v (would prefer 5v). Is there something I'm missing for powering the…Continue
APM2 Solder points question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wesley Chuen May 4, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all, My APM2 arrived today and is now soldered together. I had just one question though.There are 6 single pins that seem to come from the main board to the daughter board. Am i to solder…Continue
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Calvin Reich commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada"Grips, Are you still looking for insurance coverage. I definately have some options."
Robert Sinclair commented on TheMissingRobot's blog post Has anyone considered the Wii U tablet/joystick for FPV flying purposes?"Interesting idea. At the vest least you could pull the internals out and put in your own sticks and rig up a video receive to the screen."
Wessie replied to Robert Sinclair's discussion Hobbyking's X8 in the group X8"Hope this wont hijack your thread, but ...
I own the following
-a couple of quads
-a Hexa
-a Skywalker
-X8
Trust me when I tell you: the X8 wing is only a good plane in CERTAIN applications. It will be impractical for 90% of…"
William Wegenast commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada"Hi Jason,
I accepted an responded to your friend request."
Jason Baughen commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada"William I suggest you find a Broker that is familiar with this type of Risk, I do handle several UAV clients and would be happy to help. I would prefer to have this discussion of the forum and have sent you a request so we can message…"
William Wegenast commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada"Hi Jason,
So if I understand you, you are saying I can contact a few insurance companies, including my own and request a quote for liability while using a UAV commercially? Or, is it more complicated than that?"
Jason Baughen commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada"William there are a number of Carriers willing to do that. The coverages available are the Liability which I understand Transport Canada requires to operate commercially, and Property which covers your UAV and Payload either while in Flight or…"
Robert Sinclair added a discussion to the group X8
Hobbyking's X8
Hello X8ers,I've been mostly focusing on Quads with a slight itch to try out an actual drone. This is where the X8 would come in. I noticed HobbyKing has an X8 in stock and was wondering if anyone has ordered it? Is it the real X8? or a perfect clone? or a bad clone?Thanks for your time,RobSee More
William Wegenast commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada"Cool thanks, I'm a member."
DeveloperR_Lefebvre commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada
"You might ask these AVMedia guys. They are the most operational guys I've seen so far.
http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?6491-Legal-Video-Transmitters-Canada"
William Wegenast commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada"I know this is an old thread and I'm but I'm still searching, I would like to know who carries UAV insurance. I mean UAV insurance beyond MAAC."
Bertrand Duchiron commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada"A little news for those who plan to test their UAV in the western part of Canada, the CCUVS is currently creating a Test range in Foremost (southern Alberta) , the opening date is not yet available(end of 2012 or 2013) , this place will be open for…"
Robert Sinclair commented on Muthanna A. Attyah's blog post Researchers use GPS spoofing to 'hack' into a flying drone"I like the SUAS article better. The choice of pictures make it sound like they hacked a predator when they actually hacked a small…"
Robert Sinclair commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post UAV FAQs for Canada"Near crowds you may want to play it safe.
The point I focused on was as soon as your model craft is used for profit it's a UAV and requires an SFOC. As for your MAAC i cannot comment on it as I don't know.
Good luck with the…"
DistributorDany Thivierge commented on Robert Sinclair's blog post Adapter from HobbyKing's square board to the APM2
"Nicely done! I like it.
very ingenious
I am sure that you should "sell" it to HK! "
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Adapter from HobbyKing's square board to the APM2
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:00pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
When started assembling my quadcopter I hated the thought of having to drill holes in the HobbyKing frame kits to get the APM2 mounted.
So I took some measurements, made these adapters in Google SketchUp and submitting them to Shapeways:…
Continue SpaceX Dragon touches down completing the first private flight to the ISS
Posted on May 31, 2012 at 11:30am 4 Comments 1 Like
In case you've missed the news today:
ContinueThe return to Earth completes a historic first mission to the International Space Station (ISS) by a privately operated vehicle.
Impact with the water was confirmed at 08:42 Pacific Daylight Time (15:42 GMT; 16:42 BST).
Fast boats positioned in the splashdown zone were despatched to recover the…
Alfred Riopel
Posted on May 20, 2012 at 6:00am 8 Comments 6 Likes
[ In tribute to Alfred Riopel's passing, the Moderators will hold new blog approvals for today, so as to keep this blog on top. Please feel free to leave a note of condolence, to remember one of our members. And do feel free to post new blogs, which will be approved tomorrow.]
We have just been informed that one of our members …
Continue UAV FAQs for Canada
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 9:00pm 43 Comments 12 Likes
I put together an overview of what we found when looking into the legalities of UAV use in Canada. Our hope is that as a community we can have a rough outline for each of the countries that the members are from.
Notes: I'm not a professional I've just collated what I found. Please let me know of any mistakes or changes.
Q: Are UAVs legal in the Canada?
A: Unmanned Aerial vehicles are permitted to fly in…
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