About

Gender

Male


Location

Gauteng


About Me:

Im a Graphic Designer by trade but find doing custom paint work for motorcycles and aircraft a lot more fun these day. I started flying rc aircraft years ago and have found my self settled with RC Helis. NOw my new obsession...Multirotors.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I have developed a keen interest in multirotor craft and would like to learn more.


Hometown:

Benoni


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Marc Cretten replied to Marc Cretten's discussion Common mistakes made when using a Pixhawk or derivative of
"Andre thats amazing thank you. We using Windows 10 for GCS, what would be best? I really dislike Windows machines, not that they bad its just my platform is apple. We are wanting to do a little BLOS at times as well and if there is something better…"
May 30, 2018
Marc Cretten posted a discussion
Hi Guys,Its been a few years since i have been on DIY. The company i work for is starting experiment with Autonomous flying. A question asked was "What are the most common mistakes made by people using Pixhawk or any version of..pixfalcon etc.." Is…
May 30, 2018
Marc Cretten replied to Marc Cretten's discussion Pixhawk as a stand alone geotagging device in PIXHAWK
"i will find out how super fussy the client is on the images. We have been given a Sony A7Rii to use which i think is over kill. They also want a cliff face done too. I will get back to you."
Oct 13, 2016
Marc Cretten posted a discussion in PIXHAWK
Hi Pixhawk Guys,I have a question, can the pixhawk be used as a stand alone geotagging/ camera trigger if we are using an aircraft with another flight control? I know some will think why bother if the pixhawk is a flight control. We using a freefly…
Oct 13, 2016
Marc Cretten replied to Rich B's discussion Pixhawk vs Pixhawk 2?
"May i have a link to the FB page?"
May 3, 2016
Marc Cretten replied to Rich B's discussion Pixhawk vs Pixhawk 2?
"Is the pixhawk 2 ever coming out?"
Jan 30, 2016
Marc Cretten commented on Chris Anderson's blog post APM support for ADS-B air-traffic control receiver now in beta
"anything more here?"
Jan 15, 2016
Marc Cretten replied to John's discussion Mapping Camera
"The A6000 is the fastest in its class. Watch some youtube reviews. The Sonys can be triggered quite easy as well."
Jan 6, 2016
Marc Cretten replied to John's discussion Mapping Camera
"SONY A6000 isnt a heavy camera and has loads of functions which you dont really need for mapping. The 5100 has same megapixel and less functions. A7, A7ii etc are is a awesome camera but heavy and expensive. The RX1Rii just has a dumb price tag but…"
Dec 31, 2015
Marc Cretten replied to Richard's discussion Using Flying wings for aerial mapping
"Thank you for the explanation, i appreciate it."
Oct 8, 2015
Marc Cretten replied to Richard's discussion Using Flying wings for aerial mapping
"How do you use the black and white squares?"
Oct 7, 2015
Marc Cretten commented on Mario Carpeggiani's blog post A new wing design
"Agreed Christopher! Old school has always worked for me."
Sep 21, 2015
Marc Cretten replied to RG's discussion Agriculture Decision Support System in Agricultural UAVs
"I think this is a good thing, being able to predict future growth or conditions should be a win for farmers."
Sep 16, 2015
Marc Cretten replied to Quentin Mayberry's discussion So NDVI or not? in Agricultural UAVs
"Interesting, how did you up the temps of the RGB? Why not convert a cheap camera to NIR? We in the same boat as you with the micasense...its pricey. (Following this thread)"
Sep 5, 2015
Marc Cretten replied to Martin Turner's discussion New transformable multi rotor design for aerial photography.
"Hi Martin,
I would make a few in your own time and then offer them up for sale as a kit, if people want more get them onto a list and get them to them as they are made. People have to know you are not a chines factory with 100s of employee working…"
Jun 26, 2015
Marc Cretten replied to Martin Turner's discussion New transformable multi rotor design for aerial photography.
"I think its a great idea to kit it. 15min flight time on a quad that size i think is good. Would it be x8 upgradable (i think so with a small mod) and also what is the max battery size that can be fitted to the machine?(one maybe two lips?)I would…"
Jun 24, 2015
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