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Claunch, NM


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Copter enthusiast


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Fascinated by all aspects. Considering contributing to code.


Hometown:

Boulder, co


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Helicopter_Joe replied to Maxwell Ackford's discussion IRIS fell out of the sky! in IRIS
"I don't see a video… anyone else?"
May 15, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Helicopter_Joe's discussion Is there an updated list of issues/fixes with the IRIS? in IRIS
"Addition:

- Propeller: 
* Propeller mounting threads on the CW motors should be left handed


 

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May 6, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Helicopter_Joe's discussion Is there an updated list of issues/fixes with the IRIS? in IRIS
"Here is a list that I've put together from other posts or my own experience, there are several others that I have missed. 
As far as I know most of these are unresolved. If you find any errors or have anything to add please feel free to let me know…"
May 5, 2014
Helicopter_Joe posted a discussion in IRIS
As stated above.
May 5, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Mark Prince's discussion IRIS HDOP performance in IRIS
"I constantly have very poor HDOP here in Colorado, I pretty much only fly in stabilize or alt_hold."
May 5, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Christian Elsen's discussion 3DR: You need to recall IRIS!!! in IRIS
"Christian,
You are right on, on everything here.
I'm really glad that someone found the right way to communicate the issues we're having, thank you! You strike me as an experienced professional operations manager! Might I suggest some consulting…"
May 5, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Christian Elsen's discussion IRIS flight time with stock 3DR battery in IRIS
"Rainer,
Then 3DR should advertise 8 to 12 minutes for the IRIS, right?"
May 5, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Helicopter_Joe's discussion Interest in a case for IRIS with Props and without transmitter? in IRIS
"Does anyone know what kind of foam the 3DR IRIS case uses? It looks like a nice form foam?"
Mar 28, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Helicopter_Joe's discussion Interest in a case for IRIS with Props and without transmitter? in IRIS
"Bruce,
Thanks. I'll figure out how to share the design and do so. I haven't settled on a case size yet. I like the pelican, but they tend to be pretty heavy and am exploring the idea of a lighter weight case which uses the foam as a structural…"
Mar 28, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Helicopter_Joe's discussion Interest in a case for IRIS with Props and without transmitter? in IRIS
"I'm still looking for places to find the Aluminum Carrying cases liker this http://www.xheli.com/al450hecacab.html
Does anyone know where to find these cases in the right size for under a hundred dollars?
I think that with right type of foam this…"
Mar 28, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Brian's discussion 3DR Iris GPS HDOP
"Bill,
Thanks for that explanation, however I just went out to test that and could not get an HDop below 2 and the IRIS would not allow me to take off in stab mode. I double checked several times and the GCS continuously announced preflight failure…"
Mar 28, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Helicopter_Joe's discussion Interest in a case for IRIS with Props and without transmitter? in IRIS
"Another thought that I had was that getting a "universal" case and having custom foams for that case for each of your UAVs.
In that case (no pun intended) I think a larger case would be better. "
Mar 26, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Helicopter_Joe's discussion Interest in a case for IRIS with Props and without transmitter? in IRIS
"Hey Bruce,
Nice find, where did you see it?
I have been using the mycasebuilder.com to design the foam, you can use a picture to create the cut outs. I'm almost finished with my design and would be happy to post it for others to use. 
Case builder…"
Mar 26, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Helicopter_Joe's discussion Interest in a case for IRIS with Props and without transmitter? in IRIS
"Here is the list of all of the cases that I have fund so far, in case anyone is interested. The shallower cases are running less than 200, deeper cases so far ( I haven't looked much for these ) are around ~ $230 to $270 and much more. 

Short legs:…"
Mar 25, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Helicopter_Joe's discussion Interest in a case for IRIS with Props and without transmitter? in IRIS
"Hey Wbal,
What are the dimensions? Is it deep enough for the long legs? How much does the case cost?
That information would be really helpful, to help decide whether to wait for you or just do my own for cheaper.
ThanX!"
Mar 25, 2014
Helicopter_Joe replied to Ken Fayal's discussion IRIS Props and Batteries in IRIS
"I found a 4500Mah 4S battery that seems to fit the compartment measurements of 154x54x26 mm that someone else posted.
Kypom K6 4500mah 4s 35c size: 145 x 47 x 26 mm 
http://mikrokopter.altigator.com/4500mah-4s-lipo-35c-p-41537.html

If you go with a…"
Mar 25, 2014
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