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SA


About Me:

GIS analyst


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

aerial Photography, DEM creation, mapping, Gadgets


Hometown:

Mount Gambier


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FlyingAnt replied to Geert Pirens's discussion 3DR uBlox GPS with Compass Kit - does it support GLONASS or not? (pixhawk)
"just checked GLONASS thing more carefully and you need to upgrade formware"
Aug 14, 2014
FlyingAnt replied to Geert Pirens's discussion 3DR uBlox GPS with Compass Kit - does it support GLONASS or not? (pixhawk)
"Hi i was just looking at this exact same thing and yes it seems to use GLONASS, here is a spec sheet from the ublox site
http://www.u-blox.com/images/downloads/Product_Docs/LEA-6_ProductSu..."
Aug 14, 2014
FlyingAnt commented on Chris Anderson's blog post More on textbook delivery drone concept
" for this to be a commercial activity they would need CASA approval, once approved there are strict regs to follow;
they cannot fly in urban areas nor within 30 horizontal meters of people, so they could throw a text book at you as long as you are…"
Oct 14, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Ian Lyons's blog post CASA reveals a well reasoned approach to drone regulation
"cheers i just ordered the BAK and PPL book from Bob Tait site, you could actually find them bundled elsewhere for $15 cheaper, but better to reward the originator and ensure you get the most current
thanks to all of your for you insights, c u in the…"
Sep 26, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Ian Lyons's blog post CASA reveals a well reasoned approach to drone regulation
"@Nicholas & naish88
Cheers to both of you for help clarifying this,
can you point me towards somewhere to buy the BAK and PPL book ( you dont need BAK for UAV you can get an exemptio letter but seems like a god idea )
the only place i can find to…"
Sep 26, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Ian Lyons's blog post CASA reveals a well reasoned approach to drone regulation
"Nicholas i am dont mean to sound argumentative but i am still a little confused, thanks for all your input on this;
RE: manufacturers training.  CASA website clearly states that you need to ensure you can get manufacturers training for your OC (Text…"
Sep 26, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Ian Lyons's blog post CASA reveals a well reasoned approach to drone regulation
"i agree that $5000 ( plus it is a residential course so there is ~ $4500 extra cost for accom and food ) is a lot of money but to practice commercially you need a PPL or RPAS ,radio proficiency cert, and 5 hours manufacturer training,adding all this…"
Sep 26, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Ian Lyons's blog post CASA reveals a well reasoned approach to drone regulation
"Yes privacy didn't close it but it added a spanner to the works. CASA def nice and helpful and yes we need to help educate public i 2 am excited about the sub 2kg but wonder about insurance costs with no qualifications"
Sep 24, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Ian Lyons's blog post CASA reveals a well reasoned approach to drone regulation
"This speech was in July, i have been following this for a couple of years now,  all was going well CASA  were making some great steps forward and then the inevitable
wont somebody please think of the children

except it wasn't children it was…"
Sep 23, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Ian's blog post Goosebuster! Hobby 'copter chases nuisance birds off Ottawa beach
"i want to hear what the predator sounds it "blasts out". would they sound like this ?
You tube - predator sounds"
Aug 22, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Oliver's blog post A $109 GoodLuckBuy Brushless Gimbal for the H3 GoPro
"looks good, it is great that this tech has come down in price so much
i have bought a similar one waiting for mine, waiting .... waiting ... be here soon i'm sure(its only been ten days ) ,. it has same issue in that u need to remove the protective…"
Aug 18, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Euan Ramsay's blog post The journey to FPV begins!
"I have just got mine yesterday as well! set it all up and its raining so no joy today.
(this is coming from an inexperienced but very well read noob)
i agree it would be confusing to use you gimballed camera as you fpv camera.  plus from what i have…"
Jul 3, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on jim C.'s blog post RVJET with autopilot APM 2.5
"fantatstic work!!
i have just ordered an rvjet and will be doing exactly this ( after a good play), any chance of seeing your settings?"
Jun 19, 2013
FlyingAnt replied to Peter's discussion Cameras for multi band imagery
"Hi i am interested in making NDVI images as well and have trawled the web trying to find info,
i recently found this website ,
FlightRiot - Open Source Single Camera NDVI – Vegetation Health Mapping
http://flightriot.com/vegetation-mapping-ndvi/
i…"
Jun 11, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Michael's blog post Range Video's FPV flying wing, the RVJET
"Just re-checked and they now have a shipping price to Australia of $331.41 by Global Express Guaranteed, which is only ship option to Aus.  But i could get it shipped to New Zealand via GPE for same price or via USPS Priority for $72.04 ?

Can…"
May 26, 2013
FlyingAnt commented on Michael's blog post Range Video's FPV flying wing, the RVJET
"Hi
yes i did that and got no response, i am not rich enough to give them 700 and wait ( hope) they decide to give me some back!.

 i will keep checking as it is a really interesting design"
May 26, 2013
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