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Male


Location

Heraklion, Crete


About Me:

I am an engineer loving new technologies and computer science.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Interested about FPV and autopilots.


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Frank replied to Frank's discussion Strange moves on my bixler (APM 2.0) without touching the sticks?
"An update on this:

I replaced or removed ESC, APM and Motor and problem still there.
So the problem must be inside receiver or transceiver.
I am using turnigy 9X so I am waiting for a new receiver to try.

Frank"
Jan 21, 2013
Frank replied to Frank's discussion Strange moves on my bixler (APM 2.0) without touching the sticks?
"Hi to all again.

I found a video with the same problem I have: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBI8LrA8w0c
Does anyone know how this problem is fixed?

Thanks"
Dec 5, 2012
Frank posted a discussion
Hi to all.Just came back from the field. Did not fly more than a few minutes or so because I realized that I have strange moves of controls without touching my sticks. This is the video I made when on the…
Dec 2, 2012
Frank commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Live Now! - Red Bull Stratos - freefall from the edge of space
"Yes, it is cancelled :("
Oct 9, 2012
Frank commented on Earl's blog post 8-3-12 Balloon/Glider Flight
"Congrats Earl! :)"
Aug 3, 2012
Frank commented on Earl's blog post Balloon #6 7-27-12 OOPS !
"Hi Earl,

I am a ham too. I see you are using a Byonics GPS. Is it the Byonics GPS4 or GPS2? Are you using the TinyTrak for APRS or other equipment? 
 
I am waiting the results on Friday! Can we follow on APRS.fi? Good luck!
 
Frank"
Jul 31, 2012
Frank commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post Announcing APM 2.5!
"Just to say congrats for the rapid business development of 3dr and all new products coming in the near future."
Jul 29, 2012
Frank posted a discussion
Hi to all!After reading a ton in DIYdrones I now have my Bixler + APM 2.0 (it came soldered) with an external GPS.I mounted all in a great way by putting the APM above the battery. I also opened a rear hole to plug the mini USB cable without…
Jun 23, 2012
Frank replied to Paul Emous's discussion Turnigy F. Mode Switch driving me nuts
"Paul, Mike ir right.

If you have original firmware just follow these steps:  http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/mode-switch-setup-for-turnigy-1
You can install all 6 modes but then ONLY use 3 of them on a switch.

Only after you try it you will…"
Jun 19, 2012
Frank posted a discussion
After reading this article of Chris (http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/roundupreview-of-all-the) I bought a Bixler for my APM :)I also ordered my APM 2.0 5 days ago with an on-board GPS. The problem is that since then I saw several setups with the…
May 30, 2012
Frank posted a discussion
What is the project in my mind? To take some cloud pictures or video, inside or above the clouds. But there are many things to consider. First of all should I use a plane (bixler) with a GoPro or an arducopter with a GoPro? What is the max altitude…
Aug 21, 2011