About

Gender

Male


Location

The Villages, FL


About Me:

Retired - exploring new horizons! Currently flying a Flamewheel 550 with a Naza V2and just unboxed a new Iris+.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Fascinated by aerial photography and drone technology.


Hometown:

The Villages, FL


Activity Feed

George Meidhof replied to George Meidhof's discussion APM and Droid Planner Dcoumentation in IRIS
"there are two program that cqan be downloaded and depending on which link in the documentation you click, either of these 2 show up. 

http://ardupilot.com/downloads/?category=35
http://ardupilot.com/downloads/?category=4&sortby=hits"
Jan 22, 2015
George Meidhof replied to George Meidhof's discussion APM and Droid Planner Dcoumentation in IRIS
"what am I missing?Now, I'm overwhelmed!  What is the difference between Mission Planner and APM? I can connect  (USB Cable) to my Iris using Mission Planner, but APM doesn't seem to want to read the Iris.  "
Jan 22, 2015
George Meidhof replied to George Meidhof's discussion First Flight Blues
"I think I am too anxious to get started.  With the DJI 550 I had, I could plug it in and then place it on the ground and wait for the 20 rapid flashes. The Iris is more sensitive.  Here is what 3 DR told me.:


When the Iris+ is turned ON you will…"
Jan 13, 2015
George Meidhof replied to George Meidhof's discussion APM and Droid Planner Dcoumentation in IRIS
"I'll start reading and let you know!  Thanks"
Jan 12, 2015
George Meidhof posted a discussion in IRIS
 Is there any documentation for APM and Droid Planner?  I have a lot of questions which I'm sure could be answered with the right documentation.
Jan 12, 2015
George Meidhof replied to John L's discussion Charger Opinions in IRIS
"I wouldn't rule out a multi battery charger. if you charge at a rate of more than 1 amp per 1000 MaH, you will significantly reduce the life of your batteries.  If you charge the 3DR 5100 batteries @ 5 amps, it will take a little more than an hour.…"
Jan 12, 2015
George Meidhof posted a discussion
Took my new Iris + out for the first time today. I had checked everything out on the bench before I left home so I expected a carfree flight.  should have known better!First flight was supposed to be in loiter mode - Put the battery in, moved it to…
Jan 10, 2015