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Tiverton, RI


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

To have a means to detect zombies from the sky.


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Jonathan T. Watters replied to srinath mallikarjunan's discussion A 3G video call for video and telemetry
"Yes.
But you could go even further and use a voice call for telemetry and 3G Data link for video.  
Your ground control station would need an internet connection as your data would be coming from your cellular provider over the internet rather then…"
Jul 13, 2012
Jonathan T. Watters replied to Jake Bayless's discussion Certificate of Authorization & line-of-sight
"Someone needs to develop a cheap radar or transponder system for sUAS.

The MIT DIY Radar was interesting but probably too big for most small drones.  

I think a transponder system would be best.  Anyone know of something like that in development?  "
Jul 13, 2012
Jonathan T. Watters replied to BRAD BARNSON's discussion FAA REGULATION SUGGESTIONS.
"I think a Commercial,  and Experimental are all that is needed.  Amateur could be put into Experimental since they are usually garage built hobby planes.
I think weight,  noise,  and engine type for subsections.  Turbines are loud I wouldn't want…"
Jul 13, 2012
Jonathan T. Watters replied to Patrick Egan's discussion The future for amateur UAV's.
"Who are the AMA and why should we care about their rules?What am I missing?"
Jul 13, 2012
Jonathan T. Watters replied to srinath mallikarjunan's discussion Sending data on a cellular network without connecting to the internet
"Why don't you use the cell tower to route the signal for you?  If both phones have a data plan then it shouldn't be a problem.  Or is the whole point to operate without the tower?
 I'm surprised more people are not using GSM in their drones.   It's…"
Jul 13, 2012
Jonathan T. Watters replied to Duane Brocious's discussion Why all the secrecy?
"I think it is pretty obvious that the FAA is being highly influenced by the Department of Defense.  The way I look at it is that the only reason why there would be secrecy is if there is some kind of perceived national security risk.
The Military is…"
Jul 13, 2012