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Small GPS Data Logger
Not so much of a discussion as it is a notification of another great product:A very small GPS logger with a battery life of 5-6 hours; perfect for mini heli projects or similar.http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8836I love
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Budget Camera Stabilization
Ok, so my UAV project is well on its way and ideally i'd like to use it as a camera platform using my Nokia N95 which takes fantastic quality video and pictures.However, one thing really annoys me about pics from models, they always look like they we
Read more…Strobe Light for UAVs
Hello All!Trying to comply with FAA regulations for UAVs, I am trying to find a cheap, light-weight strobe light (anti-collision light) to use on my UAV that doesn't draw more than 12V. My airframe is an Alpha 60...so it can carry a good-sized load,
Read more…Throttle Channel Question
I'm in the process of building my spec sheet for my first UAV. But I've run into a snag. I need to control my ESC (Phoenix-35) from my Basic Stamp 2 chip. Does anyone have sample code or know what the output specification is so I can control it?
Read more…LOw speed UAV
Hi..Wanna ask something.. What kind of airfoil that is good for low speed UAV. I wanna design light UAV (not exceed than 150 gr) that bring a micro camera.THank you previously
Read more…What UAV is this?
Attached to this post is picture of an UAV used byBirdseyepix.no, a photo-company in Oslo, Norway. From the pictures they are posting, it seems to work well.
Legal in Norway/Europe?
I'm interested in trying out this, but I'm unsure whether it's legal to do this in my home country, Norway.I suspect that our legal rules are the same as for the EU, but I'm not sure. Does anyone here know what the rules are?What authority should I c
Read more…Solar UAV
Hi Everyone,I am planning to begin making a solar powered UAV and have spent some time researching Solar Panels , MPPT’s, Airframes and Autopilots. I think the best way to go is to run the Motor / speed controller directly from the Solar panels / MMP
Read more…RC Link through Telemetry
I was wondering if anyone had done there rc link through the data modem similar to procerus.. I am just wondering what goes into this and how hard it is to really do
Read more…silly question
ok, so i got one of the memsic dual-axis accelerometers. the picture that comes with it shows the chip with the x and y axes, as well as tilt about those axes. there is a pin for Xout and Yout. what exactly are the values that it is outputting? does
Read more…Trackir head tracking on a UAV
HowdyI used to play a combat flight simulater a lot and have this Trackir head tracking unit laying around unused.Now I have no experiance with uavs but would love to fly my rc heli with it.Where would I even start?The manufacturer makes available a
Read more…Please tell Electronics System in UAV
I am a student. My final Term Paper is "Electronics System in UAV".Please help me.
Read more…Plz i need help
I get error Msg. any one can help pleas ..Look to my attach file ....Thank you
Read more…Starting off
Entering UAV's was never a preference of mine, since i'm more of a land lover. In fact, as a personal project I have an autonomous robot based on an RC Kyosho. Took everything off but the chassis, servo and the wheels. Recently, this guy that dedicat
Read more…Wind Speed measurement for auto-landing
I'm trying to see if it's possible to measure wind speed.I would like to measure the wind's speed because I want to try autonomous landing.Do you know of any on-board system that could measure it?I think that I could use some anemometers in ground an
Read more…Just found this place :)
Hi all;Just joined so came to say hi and show off the project I've been working on for over 3 years.It is a Vario benzine helicopter with the following:1X fit PC (http://www.fit-pc.com/new/specifications.html)2X pololu 8ch servo controller1X Digi Xte
Read more…Suggestions for approaching owner of potential flying site.
I am currently looking for a location to fly my UAV. Once I have paparazzi installed, then I will not be able to use the local RC field, so I have to find an alternate site. Using satellite imagery, I have identified several possible sites, and I hav
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