About

Gender

Male


Location

Northland


About Me:

Mechatronics/Automation Engineer. Very keen to network with like minded people.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I'm trying hard to put a single, truly autonomous, drone into the air. The system should be able to fly a prescribed route and make decisions based on changing conditions to ensure safe flight. The focus is not to carry special payload.


Hometown:

Whangarei


Activity Feed

James Payne commented on neolu's photo
"What is that board bro?"
Dec 3, 2014
James Payne replied to James Payne's discussion Rules on Automated Pilot Systems in NZ
"In addition to rules.

Does anyone know about good practice / building existing systems into the construction?

I.e. light on left = red; right = green...

Are things like that detailed anywhere in a handy (readable) format somewhere? "
Nov 26, 2014
James Payne replied to James Payne's discussion Rules on Automated Pilot Systems in NZ
"Thanks.

Although my small aircraft system is not remotely piloted (it fly's itself), it is very similar in size/weight/construction to model aircraft so I have been following the rules for RPAS's.
The way I see it (correct me if I'm wrong) is that…"
Nov 26, 2014
James Payne posted a discussion
What are the rules in NZ governing Fully Autonomous Aircraft Systems, Remotely Piloted Systems, Models, and/or a combination of the above?Who really makes the rules?Where are the rules now?(New Zealand only please)
Nov 25, 2014
James Payne left a comment for Hans Miller
"Thanks for the feedback. I don't want to break the law. I have been researching via the CAA website and I stick to the rules governing Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). With regard to my foamy's size and construction, the reality is that…"
Nov 25, 2014
James Payne left a comment for Baron
"Thanks for the feedback guys. I don't want to break the law. I have been researching via the CAA website and I stick to the rules governing Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). With regard to my foamy's size and construction, the reality is…"
Nov 25, 2014
James Payne commented on Matt Johnston's blog post Introduction
"What happened to your project?"
Nov 24, 2014