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Santa Clara, CA


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I would like to design, test and deploy commercial UAVs.


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David Jackson posted a discussion in 3DR SOLO
Can I use my CINEMIZER goggles with the Solo TX, if so what cable would I use,Dave
Jul 18, 2015
David Jackson posted a discussion
I have tried this 3 time now and all ways the same results. I have been runing 3.1.5 FW on my Pixhawk for some time. I have a Futaba R7003SB RX with a FrSky SBUS to CPPM to connect to the Pixhawk. When I upgrade to 3.2.1 my RX stops talking to the…
Mar 28, 2015
David Jackson replied to Bobby's discussion VTX Interference in IRIS
"OK I see that you mounted it in the front, it is close to the GPS antenna. If you have issue with getting satellites you might first try to turn the antenna 180 degrees so it is pointing down. This will create a greater distance between the GPS RX…"
Feb 5, 2015
David Jackson replied to Bobby's discussion VTX Interference in IRIS
"Hi

I am not able to view your attachment, I have successfully mounted a 250mw 5.8 VTX in the back of the IRIS other side from the telemetry radio. This working just fine, but you are correct to make sure there is enough space from between the…"
Feb 5, 2015
David Jackson replied to Quauhtli Noel Martínez Zazueta's discussion IRIS+ Fail, Flew Away and Crash in IRIS
"First of all why does the Pixhawk allow tack off without a good GPS and or not level, if this will result in a possible crash.
Second, I had a similar experience with a Pixhawk  hovering a short  while switching to Loiter mode then just veering off…"
Dec 19, 2014
David Jackson replied to mark's discussion Not all 5.8GHz Circular Polarized Antennas are created equal in ArduCopter User Group
"I recently setup a similar setup for my son and had the same problem after 100" jsut crappy receptions. What I found was the antenna SMA connector did not have the pin in it to connector. This is the same as running the TX without an antenna. Very…"
Jul 30, 2014
David Jackson left a comment for Stephen Garland
"Hi Steve did some beta testing for the last version of the Iris. I am right over in Santa Clara let me know if  you want some help. Enjoyed the testing last time and am having fun flying the Iris now.

Dave"
Jul 30, 2014
David Jackson replied to Rob Avery's discussion Some advice on extending video range on my quad in ArduCopter User Group
"Hi Rob,
I have been where you are now and have tried/tested alot antennas. It is a good idea to stay with 5.8 video down link. There are two suggestion I have found to improved both quality and rang. The Uno or Gogles with nexwave chip set will make…"
Nov 21, 2013
David Jackson replied to mark's discussion just updated APM to 3.1-rc-4 in ArduCopter User Group
"I have notice there is not an consisten arming experience. Some time it takes longer then others. I have had best result when I Arm in "Stable Mode". I have also notice that you can not Arm while in RTL.

I hope this helps"
Oct 21, 2013
David Jackson replied to mark's discussion Does anyone have Failsafe working using the Turnigy 9X in ArduCopter User Group
"I just set up FS on my futaba, by setting the FS switch position to the RTL setting. I saw on another thread that the Turnighy might not have this FS feature. In which case you would be best to upgrade the TX module on the back to a FrSky DJT. Not…"
Oct 12, 2013
David Jackson replied to Daniel Estes's discussion Mission Planner Update in ArduCopter User Group
"Hi Daniel,

I had several MP driver issues, I was installing and reinstalling drivers and MP a lot. Not all MP installs would work due to divers. This is the correct way from 3DR to uninstall and reinstall MP and the drivers:

Please follow the next…"
Oct 12, 2013
David Jackson posted a discussion
I am stuck, have been working for the last 2 days to upgrade my Pixhawk to -rc3. many failed attempts using MP 1.2.80, 81, and 82. MP fails after unplug USB then plug back in MP fails with "Can not communicate with board" error.Qcontrol said it…
Oct 10, 2013