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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