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Sgt Ric commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking
"@Pbreed, the problem is that they aren't only saying their clone will run ardupilot code, they are outright calling their board the ArduPilot Mega. There is NO grey area here! That is not legal!"
Wednesday

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Sgt Ric commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking
"@Tom, yes, I very much agree! I only meant that the discussion of 3DR shipping costs did not need to hijack this thread."
Wednesday

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Sgt Ric commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking
"I see that the HK illegal ArduPilot clone does NOT include a GPS, or power module."
Wednesday

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Sgt Ric commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking
"BTW, a large part of HobbyKing's business model involves income based on padding the freight. So when I said "the store", I am sure you knew I meant 3DR."
Wednesday

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Sgt Ric commented on Hooks's blog post APM 2.5 from hobbyking
"Gary, the shipping rates are in the most part, up to the courier companies, rather than the store. Also, it is up to the courier (USPS, UPS, FedEx, or whatever) what their policy is on PO box addresses, NOT the store."
Wednesday

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Sgt Ric commented on Scott Berfield's blog post Google Investing in Drone Tech
"@Gary, that makes sense that it's not a direct link to Google, especially after the public anti-UAV comments by their Chairman Schultz."
May 17

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Sgt Ric replied to kevin mckay's discussion 3DR ArduCopter stuck on fence, need advice please help
"It's not only the newbies that crash... I got real good at crashing years ago!"
May 16

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Sgt Ric replied to Dean's discussion unable to purchase from store!
"Yes, USPS to Canada is the way to go! We went through this with Jordi when the original DIYDrones store opened...he was happy that he added UPS availability, but I let him know that UPS was twice the price of USPS to Canada, so he added the choice…"
May 12

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Sgt Ric replied to Paul Bizard's discussion Matlab/Simulink Simulator
"'Scuze me... Using a C17 for UAV testing ? Can you explain that for me ?"
May 5

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Sgt Ric replied to Alessandro Rossi's discussion Some general questions in the group ArduCopter User Group
Apr 27

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Sgt Ric commented on Coby's blog post Nurf Kit Released
"You mean the Nerf football. I thought you were a surfer dude and using slang for hitting someone. (Not the dirty version)"
Apr 23

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Sgt Ric commented on Coby's blog post Nurf Kit Released
"Ya, but if you run into anyone with this plane, the lawyers will have a field day with a name like that. It's like having a sign up that says "beware of dog", and then someone gets bit, the lawyers can prove you knew it was a…"
Apr 23

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Sgt Ric replied to dave patmore's discussion apm2.5
"And to add to the mix (but hopefully not the confusion) the software for the APM 2.5 board has separate branches, for the ArduCopter, for the ArduRover, and for the ArduPlane. Same hardware, 3 different firmware.  At the moment the…"
Apr 23

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Sgt Ric commented on Ted Van Slyck's blog post FPV Camera Mount
"Nice clean design...good job.  "
Apr 19

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Sgt Ric replied to Alex Kuehn's discussion New UAV Platform In Development: SV-1
"That is not correct. The APM 2.5 does indeed come with the Mediatek MT3329 GPS in the package. The checkout options in the old store may seem a bit confusing, with the several options of upgrading or selecting no GPS (for a credit). I do not know…"
Apr 18

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Sgt Ric commented on Joshua Johnson's blog post Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill Restricting Police Drone Use
"I simply do not understand what these politicians are thinking! One of the greatest tools for crime fighting to come along in a long time, and paranoia is killing it's use. This is sad.    "
Apr 18

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Sgt Ric replied to Derek M's discussion Setting up 3DR Radios, APM 2.5, and the Spektrum DX7s
"No-one should have advised that you would'nt need an R/C receiver! As you now realize, the 3DR radio is not at all related to R/C control."
Apr 17

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Sgt Ric commented on Dave G's blog post No Drones Over My Back Yard, Google's Schmidt Warns
"It's not just the drives-down-the-street images that are the issue with Google, it's the data-mining of your habits and personal info that Google search is gathering everyday!"
Apr 16
Moses Mwaura commented on Sgt Ric's photo
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"Rocking! Pure awesomeness!"
Apr 15

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Sgt Ric replied to Ali Mazi's discussion For DIYDRONES's sake Lets unite ! -Mind over matter fellas-
"If you want to create a sticky on the DIYDrones side, go right ahead! User discussion and contribution is what helps this community grow. Even though my job does not entail creating content, it does involve ensuring we all behave respectfully…"
Apr 13

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About Me:
I got into R/C in 1975.
I got into photography in 1975.
I got into computers in 1975.
I got married in 1980. (which put a stop to all of the above)
Wasn't until 2005 that I figured out how to combine the first three
Currently flying FPV. (EasyStar)
Working on UAV projects (second EasyStar and NitroPlanes 81"Cessna 337)
Remarried to a wonderful, understanding, supportive woman.
Father to a 30 yr old son, a 29 yr old daughter, and a 4 year little angel who can fly my R/C helicopter better than I can!
Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
Primarily recreational fixed wing platforms.
Hometown:
Colfax, WI 54730

My favourite response to the "I Want One, And I Want It Now" crowd...

"This site contains a wealth of information meant to address the very questions you are asking.
Many like minded people have begun just as you are and rec'd ideas and answers by reading about the experiences of the modellers and experimenters before you.
Since alot of the enjoyment (for most of us) comes from the trial and error of a custom configuration, it would perhaps be best if you read some of the many threads and articles here at DIY Drones."

..Ric
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Safety Quote:
Please keep in mind any laws, regulations and guidelines that regulate RC flight in your areas. Many jurisdictions do not allow flying above certain altitudes, beyond set range and most require line of sight and ground operator controllability at all times.

"Safe: We follow the current interpretation of the FAA guidelines on small UAVs. Recreational use (non-commerical), under 400 ft altitude, line of sight, "pilot in the loop" and onboard safety systems that always allow for manual control in the case of malfunction. We're building experimental platforms that demonstrate autonomy and the capacity to do real useful UAV work, but we test them in controlled settings. If you want to fly miles out of sight or map cities, we're going to assume you've got the proper FAA clearance or we don't want to know about it."

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New radar system could put drones in domestic airspace in 2014

Posted on July 6, 2012 at 2:08pm 0 Comments

New Sense & Avoid System for domestic airspace

Although this article mentions that the system was developed by the Army, and…

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Posted on January 1, 2010 at 4:36pm 10 Comments

Robotic warfare

Posted on February 2, 2009 at 4:30pm 20 Comments

A reminder that as per Chris's regulations about proper use of this site, posts regarding the militarization of drones and their use as weapons are frowned upon here.

Jet man flies across English Channel

Posted on September 26, 2008 at 10:30am 1 Comment

I am sure most have seen/heard of Yves Rossy, the Swiss Jet Man.

Well now he's back in the headlines crossing the English Channel looking more like Buzz Lightyear than anything esle.



I thought this a great story… Continue

Comment Wall (21 comments)

At 1:45am on December 15, 2007, Danny Campbell said…
Nope, but I am gonna take a look at it right now.
At 5:27pm on October 10, 2008, Danny Campbell said…
Hey, that is so cool! The ArduPilotPro uses an Arduino board, which is something me and Ryan were talking about a while back. I was actually thinking about purchasing the arduino board anyways, to play around with and use with different projects. But now I will actually have a good reason to get one...

There is actually a cheaper one out there called the Boarduino, but I think there are some significant differences so the Boarduino might not work with this.

I haven't had much of a chance to read the ArduPilotPro page yet but I will try to do so today.
At 5:39pm on October 10, 2008, Danny Campbell said…
I'm just reading through now, and I think I would have a lot better perspective on all this if I understood a little more about R/C planes and exactly what a finished autopilot device needs to do... do you have any links or info in that regard? I'll look around on my own too, but I thought you might have some good info kickin around.
At 5:42pm on October 10, 2008, Danny Campbell said…
Nevermind, I think I found it what I am looking for.
At 5:43pm on October 10, 2008, Danny Campbell said…
Oops, I'm posting in two different places here. My previous posts were replies to your comments on my wall. I was just asking if you had info about exactly what the autopilot does, but I think I found what I need, so don't worry.
At 4:15am on October 27, 2008, Danny Campbell said…
So I'm looking around here, and I saw a post where Chris states that the ArduPilot (not ArduPilotPro) code would be out soon, that was in June I believe. And then on the ArduPilot page it says that the code is in alpha. So it's not actually been released yet? Or am I just not looking hard enough...
At 3:47pm on November 10, 2008, Sai said…
Hi! actually i didnt get u properly what did you mean?
At 10:50pm on January 7, 2009, Rory Paul said…
Hi Sgt Ric

I hope there will be no goosestepping. The few people I know actually working commercially are north of the border and as long as they are they it gives me hope for a civilian market. Transport Canada appears to be willing to even allow overflight of populated areas as long as you ask nicely and are not flying a 200lb monster.

C.
At 3:40pm on July 22, 2009, Moe Bahrami said…
Ric,
No problem mate don't worry about it, but just so you know and so we can clear the air, I have a degree in aerospace systems engineering and my project which won a first prize in a European UAV competition was designing a UAV from an aerodynamic point of view. Anyways due to my circumctances in life I never had the chance to actually get hands on with the stuff you guys are up to and the reason I'm turning to this field as a hobby is because I have a few good ideas to implement but I need to gain some experience first. Any ways I truly do respect someone who has the decency to leave me a comment like you did.
all the best and keep in touch
MOE
At 8:28am on July 23, 2009, DougB said…
Ric, I was just reading your profile and saw that you were working on the nitroplanes 337, I guess great minds think alike (lol) that is exactly what I'm planning. I also have a nitoplanes Predator with an Ardupilot in it plus FPV camera. I haven't ordered the 337 yet, have you put yours together and flown it yet, it looks like a great airframe to play with. I'm thinking of putting a single Zenoah 26 (since I have it laying around) in the rear leaving the front open for stuff, also I want to redesign the nose to look more like the RQ-7 Shadow. Have a great day.

Doug

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