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Denver, CO
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I'm into model planes and ships and always wanted to make a robotic one. I just didn't think it was actually possible until I saw this site.
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Lakewood
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Is it possible to use an OSD Pro (EagleTree) by itself without the GPS. It seems like it should be better to use the same feed from the ArduPilot GPS. Can this OSD be used with just one GPS Rx? Also, is the eLogger needed in the system? I just want…
"Using the OSD pro, do I need the GPS and elogger? It seems like it would be more accurate and efficient if the OSD ran off the same GPS feed as the Ardupilot. Plus it is way more expensive to buy it all together..."
Do you need any kind of radio permit or license to use the Xbee radios or video transmitters in the US?
"So can I buy just the OSD Pro by itself and use the sensors for ardupilot to feed it data? It sounds like RVOSD is a standalone autopilot- is there anyway to use it with ardupilot?"
I like the idea of using a HUD in when flying FPV, but how is this done? I found the Remzibi OSD at the diy store. Is this what is used to make videos like this: http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/a-newbies-guide-to-uavs Can this be used with the…
"I've heard of the Xbee (I read it in MAKE magazine) but I'm not sure how it works. I have lots of experience with RC components and airframe construction, but I'm new to microcontrollers and the way everything hooks together. Do you just buy two of…"
What is the best way to connect a laptop to the aircraft? I have a 2.4 Ghz radio for manual control, but what about sending and receiving waypoints and data from the ground? (Sorry to ask a noob question)
