Here is a good site for finding engineering equations, tools, and information on several topics. I use this a lot when I start to get in over my head in something.http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/
Read more…Hi, I just joined the site and am having a problem with the QT videos everyone posts. They won't play for me-all I see is the QT screen with the logo and a "?" in the center. This isn't unique to this site.I have a PC with XP, downloaded the latest v
Read more…Hi all,I've been browsing around looking for parts, methods, etc to build my own UAV, and I came across the following items of interest on SparkFun:GPS Receiver: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8291GPS Antenna: http://ww
Read more…I"m new. Just getting started with this whole UAV thing.Given the different planes available, what is typically the most weight that a plane can support given it's size? What's the best model out there for supporting the most additional weight and st
Read more…Not sure if you guys have seen this page:http://tinyurl.com/yw36taStrategypage is a real military resource, in fact, it is the only one I have found which gives real, nuts-and-bolts, _accurate_ details. At least everything I have personal familiarity
Read more…Interesting story found on engadgethttp://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2007/10/129_11573.htmlSo If only we could get our hands on that...
Read more…This guy has always been an inspiration http://members.shaw.ca/sonde/index.htmG
Read more…I am new to this site and I would wish to know what materials I need, software, hardware, stores, tools, and instructions require to build a UAV. Step by step directions would be the biggest help cause I find the UAV (or drones) on the main page lack
Read more…[I'm reposting a discussion started by Jonathan, unfortunately in all caps. Jonathan, we don't allow all-caps contributions here, so I've edited yours into the correct format. --CA] Hopefully I can get some help! I just recieved my picopilot-na and
Read more…I remember hearing on NPR a few years ago about a group of retired aeronatical engineers who had gotten together and built a number of model airplanes that used miniature autopilot circuits and GPS to fly incredible distances. They were trying to fly
Read more…I had a lot of faith and confidence in the SPEKTRUM DX7, so I decided to go ahead with the integration of the hobby wireless 500mW 2.4GHz AV TX into my UAV. I plugged everything in, conducted a range test and proceeded to take-off. Video Feed was gre
Read more…Hi,I'm new here, but have had an interest in this for a few years, but never really known where to start.My objective is to produce an air craft that could essentially fly non stop for an indefinite period of time.I am not looking to take pictures, a
Read more…UAVs are on the cover of this week's edition of the Journal Nature.
This story was just covered by a colleague of mine at Scientific American --Drone aircraft flying in loose formation through the brown cloud that forms over the Indian subcontinent ha
Hi everyone here on DIY Drones ... As we try to catch up with what you guys are doing with WM devices ... head over to our Pict'Earth group here on Ning and link up yer imagery and vids. We will be working on integrating this with our social mapping
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