About

Gender

Male


Location

Austin, TX


About Me:

Computer Science major at Texas State University.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I own an Ar Drone 2.0 and have done a few modifications to it. I am a current backer of the Pocket Drone and plan to order the 3DR Iris this weekend. My friends and I have drones and find UAVs to be the next big thing. Please contact me if you love UAVs and live in the ATX area.


Hometown:

Austin, Tx


Activity Feed

John Hooper replied to Erik Graham's discussion Water takeoff - recommendations? in IRIS
"I have never launched from a boat. However, I think if you are early and take-off while the lake is steady (as you said) you should be able to take-off fairly easy. Just don't hesitate. I suggest increasing the throttle all the way and lift off…"
Jul 6, 2015
John Hooper replied to Pascal P.'s discussion And my Iris+ just went away... in IRIS
"I'm so sorry to hear about this. I would not give up the search. I'll post again if I can think of any ideas. Again, so sorry to hear that, man."
Oct 30, 2014
John Hooper replied to Glenn Spencer's discussion Iris + Flips on Takeoff in IRIS
"I suggest giving a full commitment of throttle when taking off. If you increase the throttle slowly it seems to be unstable."
Oct 6, 2014
John Hooper replied to Ken Fayal's discussion Spectacular "Brown Out" Occurance Crash Video in IRIS
"Is this due to the battery or the hardware?"
Mar 12, 2014
John Hooper replied to John Hooper's discussion Switching from Pocket Drone -> Iris. Good choice? in IRIS
Mar 11, 2014
John Hooper replied to John Hooper's discussion Switching from Pocket Drone -> Iris. Good choice? in IRIS
"Haha. Yeah, I've been looking forward to it getting here. I got an email saying it would be here Thursday. I ordered 3 more batteries and the connectors in anticipation for its arrival."
Mar 11, 2014
John Hooper replied to John Hooper's discussion Switching from Pocket Drone -> Iris. Good choice? in IRIS
"My IRIS has shipped. Was only a couple business days. So excitied to get this hardware. Tired of using my weak AR Drone."
Mar 10, 2014
John Hooper commented on AKRCGUY's blog post We are tired of people saying “DRONES ARE ILLEGAL!” Here is real talk on what the law really is or isn’t
"I haven't read the whole thing as I have to go to a mid-term right now. I just wanted to be the first to say how cool this article is. Look forward to finishing later this evening. Great work"
Mar 6, 2014
John Hooper posted a discussion in IRIS
New to DIYDrones. I have a few points I would love to discuss.I am planning on ordering the whole enchilada. Iris, gimbal, extras, and GoPro Black.Does anyone know how long this back order is going to be? Won't hold you to it, but would love to get…
Mar 4, 2014
John Hooper left a comment on IRIS
"Thanks Kris. Yeah, I have been a supporter of the Pocket Drone for a few weeks now. However, I've been looking obsessively (don't judge) at this Iris and feel it has more support by the drone community. At least when it comes to open source. It also…"
Mar 4, 2014
John Hooper left a comment on IRIS
"Ordering the whole enchilada. Iris, gimbal, extras, and PoPro Black. Does anyone know how long this back order is going to be? Won't hold you to it, but would love to get an idea of how long I am going to wait. I am going to pull out of the Pocket…"
Mar 4, 2014