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RC Hobbyshop owner in Cape Town, South Africa.


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Distributor for 3D Robotics, Drone Hobbyist, Long Range FPV


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Wessie commented on Walter Volkmann's blog post World class small enterprise map production performance in Namibia.
"Good one guys, keep it up!"
Dec 4, 2014
Wessie replied to Wessie's discussion Problem downloading Arduplane Dataflash Logs
"OH. MY. FrIGGIN Goodness.How simple can it be, one just needs to know where to look!
Thank you so much Andreas and Randy, saved me alot of RTFM-ing. this is what happens when you work too hard and dont get enough time to play with the nice toys.…"
Dec 1, 2014
Wessie replied to Wessie's discussion Problem downloading Arduplane Dataflash Logs
"This is what I get if I click CONNECT
And this is what I click if I click LOG DOWNLOAD."
Dec 1, 2014
Wessie posted a discussion
Hey guys, hoping is just me doing something silly, but I am having problems downloading my log files after the recent Arduplane firmware update. We had some AWESOME long range flights this weekend, and I am just gagging to see the logs.I have been…
Dec 1, 2014
Wessie commented on Hugues's blog post How-To avoid sparks when connecting battery
"LOL
"sparks a connector debate"
Sharp!

Having used them, and coming from an electronics background, I prefer and can see no reason why the simple resistor method is not the way to go."
Jul 17, 2014
Wessie replied to Chris's discussion Flying camera drones in South Africa banned with immediate effect in South African DIY Drones User Group
"Not intended as as shameless punt, read the comments section"
Jun 2, 2014
Wessie replied to Chris's discussion Flying camera drones in South Africa banned with immediate effect in South African DIY Drones User Group
"Here is the original CAA statement that sparked all the furore. Make up your own mind if it was misreported on.http://www.caa.co.za/Media%20Statements/2014/Civil%20Aviation%20Aut..."
Jun 2, 2014
Wessie replied to Chris's discussion Flying camera drones in South Africa banned with immediate effect in South African DIY Drones User Group
"Its All a bunch of poppycock!People who write nonsence for money, aka "reporters" and "bloggers" (yes thats you News24) have blown the whole thing way out of proportion, and even misreported the media briefing from the CAA..At some point the CAA…"
Jun 2, 2014
Wessie replied to Anton Grobbelaar's discussion System recommendations Gps and Autopilot in South African DIY Drones User Group
"The APM is the benchmark, but with the modern code improvements, its getting a bit long in the tooth, I see the end for the APM coming in the not too distant future. The devs are most welcome to chime in and correct me on this point, but the memory…"
Feb 19, 2014
Wessie replied to Micah Epps's discussion APM Copter 2.6 Land after a few seconds
"Hi Micah

Sounds like battery failsafe is kicking in, but the only way to tell for sure is if you clear your flight logs, do a fligt, then post the dataflash log so we can see exactly what is going on.
Wessie"
Jan 22, 2014
Wessie commented on Gisela & Joe Noci's blog post EO-IR camera gimbal fitted to SurVoyeur mk-IIc - a new generation in Anti-poaching measures in Namibia.
"Question re the tilt mechanism (open to everyone for answers.)
How do you fit a gear/toothed pully on the servo output spline?
I assume you are using a multi-turn servo there too?

Now there is something you dont see everyday! A 3-Blade folding hub.…"
Jan 22, 2014
Wessie replied to Raph's discussion Yaw Stability - derivative coupling between yaw and pitch in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"Ok Tried doing the prop change thing, but ran into a few issues :

1. we changed all the esc-apm wires, (apart from 4 I think), according to this thread. When changing the frame to 10, during the motor test the motors would spin in a "all over the…"
Jan 21, 2014
Wessie left a comment on Arducopter Y6 Owners
"Another gimbal shot"
Jan 15, 2014
Wessie left a comment on Arducopter Y6 Owners
"Short answers in case my previous (self) deleted response is gone.@ Amos - only differences from stock are cheap chinese props on the top motors, and a 5300mah 11.1V battery. Otherwise absolutely stock with no camera added for the AT.

@Josh - Yes,…"
Jan 15, 2014
Wessie left a comment on Arducopter Y6 Owners
"@ jason - Does this answer your question?"
Jan 15, 2014
Wessie left a comment on Arducopter Y6 Owners
"aw damn my comment got deleted. If you have it, please inbox it, and I will re-post it."
Jan 15, 2014
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