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Drones to become target practise for Australian farmers !

Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Fletcher Mar 31. 1 Reply

Ran across an interesting thread discussing the proposed use of UAVs for cattle monitoring.I imagine it'd sure get expensive quick !    …Continue

RFD900 - New long range radio modem

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jamie Glover May 29. 133 Replies

Hi All,I would like to introduce you to a new radio modem that we developed for very long range datalinks!http://rfdesign.com.au/RFD900.phpSome of the…Continue

No GPS Altitude update on arduplane 2.27a / apmplanner 1.1.13

Started this discussion. Last reply by Seppo Jan 2, 2012. 2 Replies

Ran into some strangeness with the GPS altitude on the latest firmware.On initial bootup, GPS gets a 3D fix, and the altitude is correct on apmplanner.Taking off and flying, the altitude remains…Continue

Throttle weirdness on arduplane 2.26/ apmplanner 1.1.2 vs. normal on 2.24/1.0.88

Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Brooks Dec 9, 2011. 3 Replies

Gday,Things are fine with the old combination of arduplane 2.24/ APM planner 1.0.88With arduplane 2.26/ apmplanner 1.1.1 or .2, I can't get throttle settings to work.Have gone through…Continue

 

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Jamie Glover replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"And I thought this day couldn't get any better :) Now I can run the my payload GCS independently with the joystick interface... SWWEEEETTT!"
May 29
Seppo replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"Hello Bill, At the moment we have tested Multipoint firmware on RFD900s, but will test and release it for 3DR modems through early next week.  You will have to upgrade with the RFD900 config tool until 3DR Radio config and APM planner get…"
May 26
Bill Bonney replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"Is there a version of the multi-point available for the 3DR Radios, or do you need both RF900 for that mode? Thx"
May 25
Seppo replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"A group called : Edge Research Labs  has done some testing with the modems out to around 67km without any issues.  Their website has more information on the antennas they used.  The configuration you also suggest also sounds…"
May 25
Seppo replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"We have been working on a multipoint software solution for the RFD900 and it is now available for download! :) We have tested it in house, and have not seen any issues, but, being a new release, make sure it works well in your application. The user…"
May 25
Digital Wings replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"I'm about to by the RFD900 2 radio kit. It will used onboard my high altitude balloon (30,000m) connected to a px4fmu+io. Do you have a recommended antenna setup for this? would the 2 yagis from your site 90 degree polarization for the ground…"
Apr 25
Greg Fletcher replied to Seppo's discussion Drones to become target practise for Australian farmers !
"I love drones and I agree with the ranchers. If you are against some ones activities and announce your are going to film them and use it against them, not to mention the manned helies. They should be shot down. If you were working for the rancher he…"
Mar 31
Seppo replied to Sean Whitney's discussion RFD900 Link
"Hi Sean, The RFD900s and 3DR radios are preset with flow control turned off. The only connections that are needed for both are, GND, TX, RX, +5V Things that are worth checking out are to see the green link LED is solid on both sides - if it is…"
Mar 31
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Drones to become target practise for Australian farmers !

Ran across an interesting thread discussing the proposed use of UAVs for cattle monitoring.I imagine it'd sure get expensive quick !    Cattlemen to Shoot Down DronesSee More
Mar 31
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Mar 15
Seppo replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"Hi MV, I have had a look at the Ardustation and it looks like it should interface nicely to the RFD900 with the correct hookup: +5V, TX, RX, GND... - Will be interested to hear if you give it a go!, Cheers, Seppo"
Mar 15
MV Reddy replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"Awesome. Is it compatible with the ArduStation with a bit of soldering? "
Mar 6
MV Reddy replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"Nice!"
Mar 4
James masterman replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"Thanks Dan. I did a long range flight today out to 2.5km and the signal strength in mission planner didn't drop below 98%, so I may even drop the dBm another notch to save more power.  Here in Australia, the ERP limit is 30dBm. I'm…"
Feb 3
Dan Banks replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"The schematic does show the PWM and IO/sensor 5V pins all being connected, so it makes sense that this works for you. About the radio output... it is indeed good radio practice in general to not transmit with any more power than you need.  As…"
Feb 2
James masterman replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900 - New long range radio modem
"Thanks Dan, I'll give that a go at some point. I've just returned from 2 hrs of flying with my new setup. It seems to be working for me now, I am getting stable voltage readings while using the RFD900. I have reduced it's the output…"
Feb 1

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Variable pitch quadcopters, UAVs for the outback challenge
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