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Roseville, CA
About Me:
President of the M1 Consulting Group LLC
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
30 years RC helicopter experience currently flying Procerus fixed wing systems, Draganfly helicopter systems and develop fixed wing UAV and payload systems. Interested to learn more about the work being done here.
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"Also notice that in every shot it's dead calm - no wind it seems of any kind."
"Looks a lot like and flies like an AeroVironment Puma ... what is the cost for a complete system?"
"Chris, I was down in San Diego with you in 2008 when you spoke at AUVSI to outlined your vision, your plans, and goal to bring the $1,000 sUAS to market. I vividly recall the reaction of disbelief from the large UAV manufactures in the audience.…"
"Does this also include designated NOAA coastal marine sanctuaries that we should be aware of?"
"Creative live went to considerable expense putting these two days of training together so unless you already have permission from creative live, what gives you the right to hijack their content and place it on YouTube?"
"In 2012 McGill University also conducted similar research flying Draganfly systems in Canada, studying raptor nests. Here's a link to a short video about the project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3o4fWdJCc"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3o4fWdJCc"
"Chris, I extend my sincere congratulations! It's not only a great use for the aircraft but even more, an opportunity to make a difference. Very well done.
Sincerely, Mark"
Sincerely, Mark"
"To the 3DR team... sounds like the patent issue might be serious but in regards to the helicopters what is the maximum payload capacity for the Y6 and X8? Please post a "motor out" video with the helicopters carrying a significant payload. In the…"
"Much of the new awareness over transporting LiPo batteries in the cargo hold resulted from a fatal UPS cargo plane crash in Dubai. There are differing conclusions but in general it's believed the fire was caused by the LiPo shipment they were…"
"I have traveled worldwide with my helicopters for the last couple of years with no problem. Like Chris, my systems are packed in Pelican Style cases, I leave a photo and description of what's being transported inside the case for TSA and clearly…"
"Very, very well done and my congratulations on your recent work and video just posted.
Sincerely, Mark"
Sincerely, Mark"
"Nice work and good flying but you can still have just as much fun without flying near or over people. As we all know those props can do some serious damage very quickly so please - avoid flying over people, it just isn't worth the risk to you or our…"
"Thank you for your interest and looking at some of your photos I should probably be asking you for plans. Those are some nice aircraft. To answer your question no, I have not taken the time to assemble or illustrate a detailed set of plans. I…"
"The APM is going into an EasyStar now, then it will move into my ElectriStar and if it performs as I expect and proves to be reliable then it will move into this scratch built 4 pound twin boom inverted "V" tail with interchangeable payload options.…"
"I have the same situation - all the LEDs function, the UBLOX ordered through DIY store, GPS tests fine with good LAT/LONG but when the APM board concludes self tests, calibration etc. and GPS appears to lock, I'm left with the B and C LEDs on. At…"
