Anyone fly with just Rx downlink?
Has anyone really had luck flying with glasses and video forward link???
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I've been lurking on this site for a while, and figure it was time to finally say hello.My company builds small video-enabled mobile robots for education and research. Some of our robot controllers were ending up airborne, so I started looking more c
Read more…Laser Short Kits, Design and Rapid Prototyping
Hi All;New to the site here, but am an avid RC hobbiest and also run a CNC laser business on the side. I'm working with a local prototyper here, and would really like to get more involved with other projects in the UAV/UAS community. Primarily in the
Read more…Nitro Predator UAV
Chris,I just found your site and signed up immediately. You certainly have created a specific forum for all of us RC fliers who are interested in UAV's and Drones. I got the bug when I had the opportunity to review the Nitro Predator UAV for RCU, and
Read more…AUVSI and other sources of info
I was curious to know how many of you are members of AUVSI. It seems that is the professional organization to join if you are serious about this hobby. I have been a member for two years, but seldom see or hear it mentioned. I was also curious what o
Read more…Gyro controlled pan tilt video camera.
I don't know if this has been posted here before, but I ran across a pan/tilt camera platform that is controlled by gyro sensors mounted on a video headset. This gives a pretty good first person view while flying and lets you look around just by turn
Read more…Engineering Toolbox
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…Problem Watching Quicktime Videos
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…Custom PCBs and Electronic Design Ideas
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…Maximum additional weight on a plane?
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…Strategypage UAV Coverage
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…Hydrogen Cell Fuel for a drone
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…Cracking Link, high altitude glider/balloon
This guy has always been an inspiration http://members.shaw.ca/sonde/index.htmG
Read more…Where to begin building a UAV
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…UNAV PicoPilot-NA issues
[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…anyone know about long distance flight?
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…SPEKTRUM DX7 SHOT DOWN!
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…Where to Start???
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 in the Media
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
