About

Gender

Male


About Me:

Educator, and drone enthusiast.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Mapping, because everything is better with a map.


Hometown:

South Dakota; by way of the Eastern Cape, South Africa.


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Global_Saffer replied to Aevi Goth's discussion Heavy Lift (20-60Kg) Frames ... who has one?
"Thank you for your reply Oliver! Olivier said:
Hi Byron,
All in all, yes. With two caveats: landing gear definitely feels flimsy, it works but I think Foxtech new "double" landing gear is a better choice. In fact and unless there is a real need,…"
Jan 16, 2017
Global_Saffer replied to Aevi Goth's discussion Heavy Lift (20-60Kg) Frames ... who has one?
"Are you happy with the D130, Oliver? Olivier said:
Heck of an idea, and your designs are gorgeous.
The commercially available heavy lifters I know of are the Foxtech D130, Gryphon Dynamics 1400mm frame, and  MikroKopter's "big quatro" and Octo XL. …"
Jan 11, 2017
Global_Saffer replied to Global_Saffer's discussion Can't trigger my Canon S100 from Pixhawk :/
"Hi Marcus, Thank you!  I noticed that after I posted, but there was still a problem.  I got on the line with Tuffwing, and we troubleshot for quite a while.

There were some settings in the CHDK scripts that needed changing for the Iris+, and a few…"
Mar 13, 2016
Global_Saffer replied to Global_Saffer's discussion Can't trigger my Canon S100 from Pixhawk :/
"Hi Thomas,

Yes, it's in the middle pin..."
Mar 11, 2016
Global_Saffer replied to Global_Saffer's discussion Can't trigger my Canon S100 from Pixhawk :/
"Also, the copter is being powered by the battery. The photo shows it connected via the USB."
Mar 11, 2016
Global_Saffer posted a discussion
Hi All,I have been trying to get my Iris+'s Pixhawk to trigger my Canon S100.  I have been following the Tuffwing instructions, but with no success.BEC is soldered where the TX60 for the battery joins the board. I have KAP 3.6 on the camera, and I…
Mar 11, 2016
Global_Saffer replied to Global_Saffer's discussion Buy a Solo now, or wait untill the spring? in 3DR SOLO
"Ja I guess I've been thinking the same thing.  I want want one haha :pI have no link, just hearsay from one of the FB solo groups!"
Dec 13, 2015
Global_Saffer posted a discussion in 3DR SOLO
Hi All,I currently live in South Dakota, and the winter weather is not all that conducive to flying.  I am seeing a lot of good Solo deals (new and second hand), and I am wondering if I should jump on a deal now (knowing that I can't really fly for…
Dec 13, 2015
Global_Saffer replied to Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz's discussion 3DR Iris for MAPPING - Assembly & Mount for Canon S100 in IRIS
"You have to load CHDK onto the camera."
Oct 27, 2015
Global_Saffer replied to Global_Saffer's discussion Best alternative to Iris+/Solo, for mapping.
"I've got the NDVI one, and I am pretty happy with it.  For the price, I can't find a decent competitor."
Sep 11, 2015
Global_Saffer replied to Global_Saffer's discussion Best alternative to Iris+/Solo, for mapping.
"Great, thanks Marc Ill keep an eye out!"
Sep 11, 2015
Global_Saffer replied to Global_Saffer's discussion Best alternative to Iris+/Solo, for mapping.
"Hi Marc,

Yup, I'm in the US.  I am definitely interested in longer flight times!  Could you explain a bit more what you mean about the ESC motor combo, and the PX?"
Sep 9, 2015
Global_Saffer replied to Global_Saffer's discussion Unstable Iris+ in IRIS
"Well, it used to be level when it hovers but now it constantly jitters.  Mostly fairly small, but it really seems to lose balance and almost flip every 20-30 seconds.  I have tried in all modes, although it seems to be less jittery in Manual.
It…"
Sep 8, 2015
Global_Saffer replied to Global_Saffer's discussion Unstable Iris+ in IRIS
"I used the Wizard, and calibrated everything I was asked too.  Would there be anything outside that?"
Sep 7, 2015
Global_Saffer posted a discussion in IRIS
Hi All,The copter had a compass error a few weeks ago, and I've just put it back together.  An arm needed replacing & the USB port on the exterior (body & PX4...couldn't believe it) is broken.  I recalibrated everything & took it out today.  It…
Sep 7, 2015
Global_Saffer replied to Justin's discussion Solo & CHDK
"Same process as with the PX4?"
Sep 2, 2015
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