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"http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/12/predator-drones-use...
To put things in perspective, our TVs and DVDs use more encryption then the Predator's video downlink."
To put things in perspective, our TVs and DVDs use more encryption then the Predator's video downlink."
"I would recommend searching out your nearest RC club and asking if anyone would be willing to give you some flight instruction. It will cost significantly less and give you a real feel for your platform rather than a simulated one."
Earlier tonight I had the pleasure of attending an AIAA seminar on Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the National Airspace System led by John Moore, a principal design engineer with Rockwell Collins.SC-203, a special committee requested by both the AOPA…
"Another important thing to consider is the included encryption option on some of those transmitters and receivers. FCC rules specifically forbid any encryption on 2.4ghz other than for remote control or telemetry. I would recommend steering clear of…"
"Does the "digital" number readout in the lower half of the gauge actually read 200 or does the "analog" dial point to 200?"
Do you have an unused PC lying around somewhere? Try ripping into your old desktop for its power button! My Thermaltake Soprano yielded a nice looking power button with a two-pin female connector, perfect for plugging right into the ArduShield.
"I haven't looked too far into the Excalibur's numbers, but does the promised 420 knots top speed (air or ground, anyhow?) account for payload? I read somewhere that it can pack four Hellfires."
"And here you got me all excited for the DIY Drones booth. =P I'll actually be at Oshkosh for a day or two; if anyone has anything they'd like me to check out and report back on I'd be happy to make the rounds."
Hi guys, a brief update on my project thus far - I have modified a NexStar EP to serve as my main UAV platform, and have currently installed a camera, transmitter, and an EzOSD (highly recommended) and will be looking at how to best integrate the…
Hey guys, just got my ArduPilot in the mail. I'm starting to figure out just where I'm going to be mounting everything, but already I've found a minor issue. The bottom part of my NexStar's fuselage is continuously slanted, which gives me no level…
"Thanks guys; sorry I missed something so obvious in the manual.
Let's say I ran a 2 cell and a 3 cell in series - in theory, they should drain at the same rate, right? Would I get accurate results if I used the voltage sensor with just one of them?"
Let's say I ran a 2 cell and a 3 cell in series - in theory, they should drain at the same rate, right? Would I get accurate results if I used the voltage sensor with just one of them?"
"Just ordered one of thse guys instead of a Dragon; it should be here within a week. I'll let you know how it turns out and what I'm able to do with the antenna tracker."
"I am far less experienced then Joseph, but it is my understanding that you can use a separate OSD along with ArduPilot so long as all you want is the graphical-overlay (and not a RTF feature, etc). I had planned on using either an Intelligent Flight…"
Hey guys, I've gotten far enough along in the planning process of my UAV to start asking power questions. I'll be using a NexSTAR EP (http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/hobbico/hcaa09.html ) for the airframe, a DragonOSD (…
