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Male


About Me:

Caterpillar Performance Engineer, Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, robotics enthusiast (ex-captain of GT Battlebots team), paintball player


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Interested in creating a surveillance quadrotor for aerial surveying and scenario paintball play


Hometown:

Peoria, IL


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GTcochran replied to Simon's discussion Designing for Belly Landings
"After reading your initial post some more I think that I have some some points that you may want to consider. You are going to want to focus on two obvious things; weight and shock absorption. If you want to focus on the drop stall landing method…"
Aug 21, 2012
GTcochran replied to Simon's discussion Designing for Belly Landings
"Is there any reason in particular that you are interested in a belly landing and not a set of gear? Also, what media are you planning on landing on? I am assuming that you are going to shoot for grass but I want to make sure."
Aug 21, 2012
GTcochran left a comment for GTcochran
"Nothing much as of yet. Kinda been sidelined with lack of personal funding if you know what I mean. I'll keep you updated when I can get it started, which will hopefully be in the fall."
Jun 20, 2011
GTcochran replied to Peter Rusanoff's discussion Military Teck and DIY Drones
"Great concept, I've been thinking of the same thing but you've answered your own question in my opinion. The key phrase is "Military Tech" which probably means that we, being lowly civilians, cannot get a hold of this technology without a permit or…"
Mar 11, 2011