About

Gender

Male


Location

Grass Valley, CA


About Me:

I am a forensic laser scanner, animator, and video Forensic specialist.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

UAV would be a wonderful tool in the forensic world, and I am very excited to learn more about them.


Hometown:

Grass Valley, Ca


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Jason posted a discussion
Hello Everyone,I purchased an optic flow from some place that I can not remember and noticed that it is stamped "jdrone.com".  But it looks different than what is on their website.  Any one else have the same kind of me?For one thing it has two…
Aug 4, 2013
Jason posted a discussion
Hello Everyone, Ok I have a challenge that does not make any sense.  I connect my APM 2.5 to the PC and start the mission planner and it claims they are connected BUT I am getting zero readings off the quad with the data or config tabs.  No GPS no…
Jun 15, 2013
Jason posted a discussion
Hey guys,I broke this piece that holds on my propleller yet  I can only find these when they come with a new motor.  Anyone know a place to buy these without having to buy a new motor? Jason
Jun 3, 2013
Jason posted a discussion
Hello Everyone,I have recently purchased a 5.8g tx/rc for my fpv system and have a few questions.1) The Tx claims it needs an input of 7 to 12v so I assume it is ok to hook it directly into the quad's 3s 11.1v 5000 ma battery? 2) Do I need a BEC…
Apr 6, 2013
Jason posted discussions
Mar 24, 2013
Jason replied to Jason's discussion Good FPV System
"Guys,

Thanks for the help.  Guys I am confused on what kind of connector do I need to hook the lipo battery to the headplay box?  Here is a picture of the box opened.  Also what Rc/Tx system are you using with your headplay?"
Mar 24, 2013
Jason posted a discussion
Hello Everyone,I am trying to put together my FPV system and this is what I have so far.1) Headplay 800 by 600 goggles2) Go Pro3) Go Pro connection to transmitterNow I am thinking of purchasing the following RC/Tx but how do you power it while out…
Mar 23, 2013
Jason posted a discussion
Hello Everone, After getting real comfortable flying I am now looking for a good camera gimble system. I see there are several versions out there but it is hard to know which one has proven effective on a 3DR quad? Looking for something that will…
Mar 15, 2013
Jason posted a discussion
Hello everyone,I am trying to tune my drone and so far I am having a little bit of a challenge. I have read that the stick values would not work well with the stronger motors (880) or the larger prop (11 inches) but when I change the values I am not…
Jan 19, 2013
Jason posted discussions
Jan 16, 2013
Jason posted a discussion
Hello Everyone,I have had a lot of fun flying my drone for work but realize that it would be even more fun if I could see what my drone sees. Right now I send it up with my camera take my shots for a few minutes than bring it back down and hope all…
Jan 14, 2013
Jason replied to Jason's discussion glue on props
"I agree completely. As for the thought of super glue vs locktite how do they differ? When I go to the store they seem to be the same. At this point I am stuck with what I have but it does make it stressful."
Jan 10, 2013
Jason posted a discussion
Hello Everyone,Ok the only crashed I get now are when a prop falls off the quad will in flight.  It has cost me two cameras and a good amount of embarrassment.  It only happens once every 15 flights but I hate it.  So has anyone ever super glued the…
Jan 7, 2013
Jason posted a discussion
Hello Everyone,I have a bent prop shaft (the piece that slips over the motor shaft) and I can not find a place to buy the prop shaft without having to purchase a whole nex motor which I do not need.  I went to hobby king and bought what I thought…
Jan 2, 2013
Jason posted a discussion
Hey guys,To make room for a camera mount on the bottom of my quad I was thinking of mounting the battery on top of the center plate, then mounting apm, GPS, rc on top of that. So the battery would be about even with the motors. My question is will…
Dec 16, 2012
Jason posted discussions
Dec 10, 2012
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