About

Gender

Male


Location

Humble, TX


About Me:

Surveyor


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

aerial mapping, DEM, orthophote


Hometown:

Houston, TX


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John Lester replied to John Lester's discussion Plane or multirotor (quad, hex, etc.) for aerial mapping
"@ Josh - I went with a clone F450.  It was cheap, ready to go, and has helped me become an okay pilot (at least to take control and bring it in without total disaster).  It gets me around 5-6 min. without payload but I have since purchased an…"
Feb 17, 2014
John Lester replied to John Lester's discussion Plane or multirotor (quad, hex, etc.) for aerial mapping
"You're absolutely right Jeff.  I have read about people maxing out flight times with additional or larger batteries but no payload.  It definitely looks like a plane is the way to go.  I think the learning curve for a regular heli might be too much.…"
Feb 20, 2013
John Lester replied to John Lester's discussion Plane or multirotor (quad, hex, etc.) for aerial mapping
"Thanks for the responses Keeyen and Jeff.  Keeyen, I was afraid of the flight times with a multi-rotor.  As discussed with Jeff, the only issue with planes is the landing.  Job sites are always dirt and/or mud, rocks, etc.  Every time I see a video…"
Feb 19, 2013
John Lester left a comment for Gisela & Joe Noci
"Sorry, Joe.  I didn't mean to send you on a wild goose chase.  The topic under aerial photography was titled "Plane or multirotor". "
Feb 14, 2013
John Lester left a comment for Gisela & Joe Noci
"Joe, Thanks for responding to my request.  I posted a message in the forums under aerial photography asking some advice based on my needs in the future.  After reading many of your comments, I felt that you could give me some basic information.…"
Feb 14, 2013
John Lester posted a discussion
Good evening everyone.  I am new to the site as well as UAVs.  I am a licensed land surveyor who is looking to explore the possibilities of low altitude photogrammetry using some type of UAV.  My question is simple, what type of drone do you guys…
Feb 13, 2013