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Male


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Gauteng


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Been flying planes for over 30 years and helicopters for about 12 years and drones for about 3 years. Now trying to get the grips with autopilots


Hometown:

JHB


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Derek the Bandit replied to Derek the Bandit's discussion X UAV Talon parameters
"Hi Martin
WOW....?????!!!! I bought the plane and asked that it be set up to fly waypoints specifically. The guy (no name mentioned as he is a member and owns a shop) who initially set it up said that it was all set up to do that and all I had to do…"
Jan 3, 2017
Derek the Bandit replied to Derek the Bandit's discussion X UAV Talon parameters
"Tx Graham, I will be changing this parameter to see what happens on the next flight and will revert  Graham Dyer said:
A clue also might be that you said your TRIM_ARSPD_CM = 1600cm/s yet your plane is flying at 1100cm/s (11m/s) so that parameter is…"
Jan 2, 2017
Derek the Bandit replied to Derek the Bandit's discussion X UAV Talon parameters
"Hi Martin
Tx for your feedback. I will look at these parameters and see if it makes a difference.
I haven't been able to test anything regarding waypoints yet as it hasn't worked after uploading the waypoints.
When I add the waypoints, the MP says…"
Jan 2, 2017
Derek the Bandit replied to Derek the Bandit's discussion X UAV Talon parameters
"Hi Ravi

Thanks for your reply, I do understand that one must not use someone else's parameters, but just wanted to compare.
I will look at the pids.
Much appreciated  Ravi said:
do not use someone else's param file. it may not work. jsut check for…"
Jan 2, 2017
Derek the Bandit replied to Derek the Bandit's discussion X UAV Talon parameters
"these are my parameters.
Maybe someone can help me on this?Talon Paramters 20170101.param"
Jan 2, 2017
Derek the Bandit replied to Derek the Bandit's discussion X UAV Talon parameters
"Hi Graham and Scott

Tx very much for replying so soon.
Unfortunately I reset the pixhawk completely yesterday and so would have to do another test run, which I will do and post the log.
I am still new at this Pixhawk/Mission Planner as I have been…"
Jan 2, 2017
Derek the Bandit posted a discussion
HELPI bought a XUAV Talon with wing extensions in 2015 and still haven't been able to fly it using waypoints and using the RTL. I am able to fly it manually.The radio is set up with Manual, FBWA and RTLPixhawk with the latest Plane3.7 and Mission…
Jan 2, 2017
Derek the Bandit replied to Derek the Bandit's discussion 3DR air telemetry keeps blowing
"Hi Gary, no ......I am not the Bandit DJ....sadly for you.....? But I am in JHB and South African
Supposedly they are genuine 3DR telemetry kit. All plugged in correctly as they were working before and correct antennas. One comment has been the…"
Feb 11, 2016
Derek the Bandit posted a discussion
I have gone through 2 air telemetry's without using either in the air.I connect it to the Pixhawk and after trying them out a few times and while they were working on the ground, both have blown or now do not work. No LEDs show. Can anyone tell me…
Feb 11, 2016