Just fyi this project is still on going. Of late I've been working on a small turbopump project which includes the use of the 5-axis cnc project we started here on DIYD.
I just saw some good progress on the antenna tracker for Pixhawk which means it
Read more…Well it's been a long and arduous journey to develop an APM/Pixhawk UAV Spaceplane but it looks like in 2015 there will finally be some interesting things to post about the project.
We are nearing completion of the mobile mission control including t
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I've compiled some resources regarding rules that govern high altitude balloon flights as well UAV systems for amateurs in Canada. Based on my own experience, I would advise close communication with Transport Canada (the regulatory
Read more…Finally! I have something to do HIL testing
I have successfully flown a two stage Rocket dropped from a Mig 29 to orbit using HIL!
I think we can use this for balloon drop missions as well as sub-orbital HIL testing. I can run it in X-Plane 9 now so I
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I have a new idea for testing a cold gas thruster system for spacecraft using the quad copter platform. I think we can carry a paintball CO2 tank and use the thrusters to help stabilize the quad as a good test for our cold gas system. Want to see a
Hi, this is Earl. We did a balloon flight 7/3/13 from Edgewood, New Mexico.
We reached an altitude of 89994 feet this time.
This is first of 10 flights this summer.
You can go to aprs.fi and search for KE5VSH* and display the data from -2 and -3. You ca
Read more…As discussed, I have pulled together some of the regulations that apply in Australia. Please note that i'm sure this will change over time and I will endeavor to maintain this discussion.
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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has updated (and
Read more…(This is now outdated but should still provide insite to the regulations. Make sure you DO NOT use these regulations without checking the current regulations!) This is now just a guide.
Having and doing your own Space Program has a lot of rules and r
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