About

Gender

Male


About Me:

Project Manager, College professor, astronomer


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Researching and deciding whether to take the plunge and buy an Arducopter. Very interested in the hexacopter.


Hometown:

Ottawa


Activity Feed

Bob Hillier commented on Chris Anderson's blog post New Hampshire considering aerial photography ban
"Would taking a picture from a boat be illegal. Being on water, you would not be supported by the ground. For that matter, being in a car could also be illegal since you're supported by the car. Unless you think that the car is supported by the…"
Mar 3, 2013
Bob Hillier replied to Bob Hillier's discussion Propeller - 2 blade vs 3 blade
"Thanks for the link to the article. With only so much "power" available from the batteries, the most efficient propeller design is the most effective. I appreciate the explanation."
Feb 24, 2013
Bob Hillier posted a discussion
I've been reading the DIY threads for about 2 months now and am motivated to get into this Arducopter flying.I have noticed that all copters use 2 blade propelers. Is there a technical reason why 3 blade propellers are not used? I would think they…
Feb 24, 2013