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Male


Location

Monroe, MI


About Me:

A passion for rc and pc control!Ceo and Chief Designer for Models by Design USA modelsbydesignusa.com or wiseguy mbdrc on Facebook


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Have had a passion for r/c for over 30yrs and would like to start my own business soon seeing how people are finally noticing how much these "TOYS"(I hate that term!)models/devise can make task much safer and O so fun!!Fpv in my opinion is the new video game, My turn??


Hometown:

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Douglas D. posted photos
Nov 5, 2012
Douglas D. commented on Sylvain's photo
"I'm sure it has all kinds of gadgets that pop out. Looking at the pic it seems to be hollow almost or at least has a bay in it.?? might just be for the landing gear  "
Jul 6, 2012
Douglas D. replied to Rob Terrell's discussion Having trouble with motors ????
"Did anyone offer you help? Did you get it working?"
Jun 18, 2012
Douglas D. replied to James Dinh's discussion The right props?
"I have did some major research on products and there manufactures, as I was looking for companies to manufacture our products in large numbers. Nothing against jdrones but they carry the same props that come from the same  factory's in the same…"
Jun 13, 2012
Douglas D. replied to James Dinh's discussion The right props?
"GP(great planes) or GRAUPNER 1045 for  rcTimmer 2836 or 11x6 you will get the best amp draw and max thrust. "
Jun 13, 2012
Douglas D. commented on Douglas D.'s blog post Suggestions for a good motor sponsor?
"To Ravi:We are not truly ready for sales at this time and  I am very sorry. I would how ever be able to do some number crunching and get back with you i a few hrs if you would like. I could also have a time frame of how long until I could have your…"
May 25, 2012
Douglas D. commented on Douglas D.'s blog post Suggestions for a good motor sponsor?
"lol = here in Detroit copper goes to the scrap yard not a product. If  I had copper on site I would have all kinds of problems. Most places have sold there tools or moved. Asking anyone for help around here is like pulling teeth. I have spent 2…"
May 25, 2012
Douglas D. commented on Douglas D.'s blog post Suggestions for a good motor sponsor?
"Yes it would be a great place but I have been there following links and there was a women there asking for $17k for a uav project... Short story she received 70k and some change in less the a week. kickstarter kicked her off because the rules state…"
May 24, 2012
Douglas D. commented on Douglas D.'s blog post Suggestions for a good motor sponsor?
"Thank you and Request sent for message Mr. Hirvienen"
May 24, 2012
Douglas D. posted a blog post
Almost ready for product launch. 2 yrs of R&D to get to this point, so my fellow DIY Dronerz, You get the sneek peek before it is to be released:) This is the "Lowdown 420mm" from myself and staff at Models By Design USA. We designed around the 2830…
May 24, 2012
Douglas D. commented on Ellison Chan's blog post Good Hobby CNC Machine
"O i c.... yes that is a problem. but a drill press is also cheap. think i paid $80. us dollars for it new from harbor freight = should of got one last year:)"
May 24, 2012
Douglas D. commented on Ellison Chan's blog post Good Hobby CNC Machine
"I would Recommend building your own..... It is so easy and 1/3 of the cost= :) and more parts for projects."
May 24, 2012
Douglas D. posted photos
May 24, 2012
Douglas D. commented on deadfalkon's blog post Building an Android based autopilot
"The shaky servo behavior is dew to the skin/friction  on the screen. Garbing and pulling the skin...to fix this i suggest  the "anti fingerprint/smug and anti glare screen protector. Should solve your problem for a couple bux on e blaaaaah.…"
May 13, 2012
Douglas D. replied to Hawhoo's discussion Deans plugs - Beware WARNING don't mix!
"I have had the same Prob.....This year I switched to the Same Xt60,= should of done this along time ago,+ they are easier to connect and disconnect. Only prob and not really a problem is when soldering the xt60 it is best to join/connect the male…"
May 13, 2012
Douglas D. posted a discussion
(Futaba data cable accessory required) Note: With optional Futaba data cable, the head tracker can work with higher end Futaba radios that support selective student channel mixing. - Connect Data cable and turn on radio. - Enter TRAINER menu and…
Apr 12, 2012
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