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Josh posted a discussion
I need to build a multicopter as a project that would give me long endurance flying.40-60 minutes if possible and need some opinions so i can consider my best choice as to what frame i need to build. And what size ? Is there perhaps a template i…
Dec 7, 2017
Josh posted a discussion
Are there any affordable 640x480 60hz thermal cameras available in south africa ?
Oct 9, 2016
Josh replied to Johann van de Venter's discussion PixHawk Question
"But where in SA can i find a complete 3dr pixhawk kit ?"
Jul 12, 2016
Josh replied to Josh's discussion Low voltage cut off for blheli esc ? pic attached
"does anyone know how i can get the low voltage cutoff parameter, i'm using an rc timer 40 am esc,i'm esperate please if i have to reflash to ifferent firmware please can anyone tell me which firmware ? i'm currently running 14.6 version firmware an…"
Jun 13, 2016
Josh replied to Josh's discussion Low voltage cut off for blheli esc ? pic attached
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Jun 13, 2016
Josh posted a discussion
Please can anyone tell me which paramater changes the low voltage cut off setting on the rc timer blheli version esc. picture is attached.BLHeliSuiteSetup_160610_1.jpg
Jun 13, 2016
Josh posted a discussion
Please can anyone suggest a quadcopter which would be as close as possible to the specs below:List Specifications RequirementAIRCRAFT Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s Max Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 6000 m Max Flight…
Apr 27, 2016
Josh replied to Josh's discussion Long Range electric
"Thank you sounds very viable, last question do you know of a way to recharge the fight batteries on board, by using say a small generator or something else ?"
Apr 25, 2016
Josh replied to Josh's discussion Long Range electric
"Thank you for the suggestion i will go look into that, just want to confirm you say 1c so if the capacity of the geb battery is say 16000 mah, i cannot draw moer than 16 amps from it ? Preferably rechargebles as i'm planning to fly it frequently "
Apr 22, 2016
Josh replied to Josh's discussion Long Range electric
"3-4 hours or so i know it's along shot for an electirc motor setup, but there has to be a way ?"
Apr 21, 2016
Josh replied to Josh's discussion Long Range electric
"Thanks Josh, i'm looking for endurance, am busy sorting out the telemetry and i think i'll get that part going (if all goes as planned so holding thumbs), the biggest obstace would be endurance, for a plane that will weigh's between 12-15kg all up…"
Apr 21, 2016
Josh posted a discussion
What would be the best solution for a log range electric drone ?
Apr 21, 2016
Josh replied to Josh's discussion Why did my motor shut down ?
"the vibration parameter read ud-22 ud-15 ud-12, ud-11, ud-6 on higher vibration levels does that mean something ?"
Mar 30, 2016
Josh replied to Josh's discussion Why did my motor shut down ?
"Can a motor shut down due to excessive vibration ? biggest i have gotten is 38 on shake but that is not when the motor failed, i had 1 shake of a value of 34 while it was failing or close to when it failed if i read the data correctly ?"
Mar 30, 2016
Josh replied to Josh's discussion Why did my motor shut down ?
"Please can anyone perhaps read this file from the gemini black box and intepret what they see wrong ? This was the last minute of the flight and the motor failure happened between 10-20 meters after coming in for a landing.

I tried to read it…"
Mar 29, 2016
Josh posted a discussion
I am about to try to troubleshoot a motor failure on my hex and was wondering if anyone with more experience can give me a possible point as to where to start looking. It happened twice, first time it failed, it was at least brought down in one…
Mar 29, 2016
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