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Solvang, CA


About Me:

CEO of VineRangers


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

We use drones for precision agriculture managment


Hometown:

Solvang, CA


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David Baeza posted a discussion
Hi.  I'm looking for an experienced UAV pilot that can gather NDVI data in La Honda, California in San Mateo county, on a weekly basis.  You need to have your own UAV and NDVI camera, and experience with this type of project. Thanks.Please email…
May 27, 2015
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion X8 camera Gimbal for Canon SX 260 NDVI Camera....
"Hi Jouni

We added the DYS 3 axis but removed two of the axis.  There's no where to plug in all 3 axis, or at least I haven't figured out how to connect it. It also added a lot of extra weight.  We plan on flying the modified gimbal this week. Stay…"
May 6, 2015
David Baeza posted a discussion
I'm reinstalling APM on the X8 and going through calibration all the way to the controller calibration when I had to reboot and start over.When I link the Pixhawk its says "prearm check, the compass is not calibrated" and it won't stop saying that…
May 6, 2015
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion X8 camera Gimbal for Canon SX 260 NDVI Camera....
"Hi Jouni.  Sorry for the late reply.  We bought the gimbal but haven't added it to the drone yet.  We are still using our old one.  We are looking at modifying the gimbal so we don't have lengthen the legs on the X8.  Yes, we do need a gimbal for…"
Jan 7, 2015
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion X8 camera Gimbal for Canon SX 260 NDVI Camera....
"Sounds like a plan.  Thanks."
Sep 12, 2014
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion X8 camera Gimbal for Canon SX 260 NDVI Camera....
"Ahhh, that helps.  Thanks."
Sep 12, 2014
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion X8 camera Gimbal for Canon SX 260 NDVI Camera....
"You're awesome.  Thanks."
Sep 12, 2014
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion X8 camera Gimbal for Canon SX 260 NDVI Camera....
"Hi OG.  I really appreciate you posting the specs.  Have you used it on the X8 with a Canon, or do you believe based on specs that it will fit both the X8 and the Canon?
Just looking for clarity before we pull the trigger on this.  
Much…"
Sep 12, 2014
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion X8 camera Gimbal for Canon SX 260 NDVI Camera....
"Good luck.  Thanks."
Sep 11, 2014
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion X8 camera Gimbal for Canon SX 260 NDVI Camera....
"Hi Tommy.  It's a 3DR X8 Multicopter."
Sep 11, 2014
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion APM Planner and X8. Flips over on launch
"Thanks for the background on Mission Planner.  I should have an answer from 3DR today.  If not, I'll send you over the log files.  Thanks again for all the help.
- David"
Sep 11, 2014
David Baeza posted a discussion
Hi.  I've been reading through the comments related to this topic and have yet to find anyone that has found a compatible gimbal for the X8.  I hacked up a universal gimbal and it works ok, but not even close to what I need in terms of stability.…
Sep 11, 2014
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion APM Planner and X8. Flips over on launch
"Hi David.  Hope all is well.  We've flown quite a few successful mission until yesterday.  Had a crash, 3DR is looking at the log files.  
Do you have any experience switching from APM Planner to Mission Planner?  "
Sep 11, 2014
David Baeza replied to Carel Kotze's discussion Copter, gimbal and camera
"Hi.  Any luck with gimbal for the canon sx260?  I hacked up a universal gimbal but it's crap.  Thanks."
Sep 11, 2014
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion APM Planner and X8. Flips over on launch
"Hi David.  Happy to report that we inserted a Takeoff waypoint at 4m and it worked perfect!  We flew two missions.  Thanks again for all the help."
Aug 19, 2014
David Baeza replied to David Baeza's discussion APM Planner and X8. Flips over on launch
"I do have access to PC as well.  I'll try Mission Planner if I can't get this working today.  Thanks."
Aug 18, 2014
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