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New to UAVs but interested in aerospace for a while


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Economical ways to provide arieal services with minimal cost to end user and environment.


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Kyle commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Range Video busted for selling illegal video transmitters
"It's illegal because it falls under the Aeronautical Radio-Navigation slice of the frequency pie:
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/allochrt.pdf
Text Format here:
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/Chp04Chart.pdf"
May 13, 2011
Kyle replied to Al's discussion new order
"Hello Al,

Welcome, check out the "Getting Started" link here for some general information:
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/a-newbies-guide-to-uavs

The recommended set-up so far has been the ArduPilotMega (APM) kit here (though as of may 12th…"
May 12, 2011
Kyle commented on Russell B. Sutton's blog post Computer-controlled insects
"Animal/Insect testing is an interesting and necessary situation, although I think it would be wrong to say state its ethicality; argue how you may, but science is advanced on the testing of hypothesis - essentially examining the unknown, and since…"
May 2, 2011
Kyle commented on Robert Krogh (hooks)'s blog post New UHF JR module for Turnigy 9X Transmitter
"@ user 01: Thanks for the chart, it's well done!"
Apr 4, 2011
Kyle commented on Steve's blog post Japan Reactor Aerials
"@ Sebastian: I thought that radiation does affect electronics substantially, now, you do make a valid point about the relative dose, but I would say that the reactor site does qualify, otherwise why would the US & Germany bother sending in special…"
Apr 4, 2011
Kyle commented on Ken Wycherley's blog post Object tracking algorithm learns on the fly.
"Wow, could you imagine face recognition like that available on a phone?  You could sign into facebook and names could be tagged to people matching the profile pictures as you walk by - real time!"
Apr 1, 2011
Kyle commented on Ken Wycherley's blog post Object tracking algorithm learns on the fly.
"@ Mathew: Are you talking about the "stamplicking/kneeslapping" video or Zdenek's?  If the latter, where on pop sci did you get your information - I cannot find any information to refute Zdenek's claim, though that might come in 9hrs or so..."
Apr 1, 2011
Kyle commented on Ken Wycherley's blog post Object tracking algorithm learns on the fly.
"Awesome - literally awe-inspiring!"
Apr 1, 2011
Kyle commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Man arrested for selling used Raven on eBay
"[Thread Hi-jack]@ Duane: RAmen!  We have an election coming up in Canada and I'm stuck with an incumbent whose party knowingly and willfully broke the trust of the people and was found in contempt of parliament (think impeachment) the same party who…"
Apr 1, 2011
Kyle replied to Andrew Rabbitt's discussion Does APM exist as a solid model somewhere...?
"Sandro did a 3D model of the ArduPilot Mega board a while ago, might want to ask him (1st link) or just check out the post (2nd link)
http://www.diydrones.com/profile/SandroBenigno…"
Mar 31, 2011
Kyle replied to nick finlay's discussion getting going
"I hope you like reading ;)

Start here and then work your way through build-logs for ideas

http://www.diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/a-newbies-guide-to-uavs

After that, you should have an idea of what you want to accomplish - photography maybe?…"
Mar 30, 2011
Kyle replied to Limebear (Rob)'s discussion Protective prop shrouds for first flyers?
"This seems to be the most straightforward and easiest way that I've seen

http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/visual-odometry-for-gpsdenied

Good Luck with the flight!"
Mar 30, 2011
Kyle commented on Kris Nackaerts's blog post Is this the future of UAVs?
"@ Duane & Paul Marsh: Not that many useful/cost effective ways to use Kevlar or Carbon Fiber when they first arrived on scene... it's not the application of these technologies together that is the purpose, but the what develops from them.  If no one…"
Mar 25, 2011
Kyle replied to Haggard's discussion Long Range FPV Helicopter RC Flight, need help
"Haggard,
As this is DIY Drones, questions are answered if google-fu doesn't work:  Please search before posting or you will be ignored.
http://diydrones.com/forum/categories/quadcopters-1/listForCategory…"
Mar 25, 2011
Kyle replied to Haggard's discussion Long Range FPV Helicopter RC Flight, need help
"Haggard, I really like your enthusiasm, and it's great that you want to try something this ambitious. However, "cheap" is a relative term, I don't know what your budget is, but if 100€ is too much, you have to change your project scope. Essentially…"
Mar 18, 2011
Kyle replied to Hai Tran's discussion IR Sensors
"@ Jack: I really wish I could "Like" that detailed reply, thanks for that info!"
Mar 15, 2011
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