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Gender

Male


Location

Chesapeake, VA


About Me:

US NAVY veteran


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

beginner wanting to 3d print and fly my own drone


Hometown:

Chesapeake


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Joel McCoy replied to Joel McCoy's discussion Building a Drone from scratch
"I have been thoroughly studying the diagrams you sent and then researching parts. Pleased to say I am almost ready to order my parts list. With only 1 more area I need to get familiar with, battery size. So am I correct in saying I can have what…"
Aug 7, 2019
Joel McCoy replied to Joel McCoy's discussion Building a Drone from scratch
"Thanks for all the useful info. Now I am looking at transmitters. I am thinking something like FrSky ACCST Taranis Q X7 Transmitter 2.4G 16CH . But I dont know what ACCST means. Also Can I program this for the drones I have now and the one I am…"
Jun 22, 2019
Joel McCoy replied to Joel McCoy's discussion Building a Drone from scratch
"David, this is great info, I really appreciate you sharing your set up so I can further under stand what I need to get mine fling. I hope this next question does not sound too rookie like, looking at your aerial photos some have heads up displays…"
Jun 18, 2019
Joel McCoy posted a discussion
I am a beginner an my goal is to 3d print a drone  body and fly by FPV for photos. As this is my first build I as well am trying not to break the bank. But was wondering what experienced pilots might think between the 3DR PIXHAWK or the NAZA M. Or…
Jun 12, 2019
Joel McCoy replied to John's discussion Best flight controller for ariel photography
"I am wondering this as well, I am a beginner an my goal is to 3d print a drone and fly by FPV for photos. As this is my first build I as well am trying not to break the bank. But was wondering what experienced pilots might think between the 3DR…"
May 27, 2019