Repost (in proper place?):Just wondering:How close is the technology getting to realistically get set up with a couple of RC planes with programmable (with lat/long coordinates) that will transmit video back to the ground?I'm a non-technical adult in
Read more…After my intro yesterday I spent a few hours cruising the past posts. As mentioned I am interested in getting some high resolution photography of archeological sites from the air. I would need to carry a camera such as the Pentax A30 mentioned on thi
Read more…Hello everyone,I can't express how excited I am about finding this site! I am working on a PhD in geography/remote sensing and have been exploring some potential projects in using remote sensing in archeology. Available satellite and aerial imagery w
Read more…hi im thinking of making a large scale long ranged uav, heres my suggested uav specification please comment on what you think of it.hanger 9 cessna 182http://www.rchobbies.org/hangar9-cessna.htmzeonah g26 engineunav 3500 fw autopilot with xtend radio
Read more…Hey,I would like to buy my first radio control plan - what do you think will be the best?Where can I buy it?Thanks.
Read more…Hello:It´s my first post here!! I´m looking for if any body know this book?System Architecture of Small Autonomous UAVs of Marek Musial.Because, I want to know how it is.Thanks for allJesus
Read more…I'm trying to read the SCP1000 barometric sensor with Arduino, and I'm just getting zeros with this code. (the author got the same thing and apparently found a solution but never posted it :-( ) The sensor uses the SPI interface, which has some trick
Read more…I am running a GIS company in Malaysia, I plan to invest in a RC that can fly autonomously, taking hi-res vertical aerial pic of min. 1miles x 1miles. With control flight system, Probably fly at 500-800 feet. With image processing software to help wi
Read more…hi i am new to fpv flying and i want to know how everyone flying fpv are controlling their planes at long distances greater than 1 or 2 km with their radio control systems.i am having trouble finding a reasonably priced radio control system that will
Read more…thought I would share this really useful link I found for arduino beginnershttp://www.ladyada.net/learn/arduino/index.html
Read more…Hello all,I'm working on the auto/manual switching system for my UAV right now, and I was wondering how all of you handle inputting the signal from the receiver. At least for me, the switch on my transmitter that I'm using to switch between auto and
Read more…Now that we're getting bigger and sharing more code on this site, I'd like to find something better than putting random files in discussion responses. Has anyone had enough experience with the various code repositories out there to recommend one that
Read more…I thought I would let everyone know about hobbycity.com. They are an excellent place to get lipo packs for about half(!) what they cost from any US source I have found. Their shipping is also reasonable and quick. The last time I ordered from them, I
Read more…I have a draganflyer vti and want to add an autopilot how and where can I get the system
Read more…Since Nitromodels Predator is sold out, what other options are there? I'm heavily into R/C tanks and want to fly something and the Predator is it.Jeff
Read more…Hello everyone,Besides some small roadblocks, my Arduino-EasyStar UAV project has been going well. The autopilot is nearly debugged (or so I tell myself : P), and I have all of the electronics parts I need, except for the proper batteries.I'm not sur
Read more…Hi AllWhat's the difference between a "electronic compass" and "magnetometer"?Thanks,
Read more…What could be better than building your own jet engine?This site was created by Kenneth Moller and is home to the most active pulse jet forum community on the planet. There is an extensive searchable treasure trove of publications, plans and discussi
Read more…I am using an FMA CDP4 co-pilot as part of my autopilot. Trying to figure out which would be the best way to connect it.The way I see it I have 2 options (or a 3rd option, connect the thermopiles directly to my MCU without the CPD4, but I would prefe
Read more…Using IMU, GPS and controlled by PID, it finally drifted less and can hover!!All channels are automatic, except the throttle is controlled manually, so it's still a 'semi' auto hover. Will definitely move to fully automatic soon!Video1Video2Hurray!!!
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