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Mark Colwell commented on Falcon Unmanned's blog post Ardupilot Initiative Created to Provide Professional ArduPilot Services
"Looks Great, Thanks"
May 4, 2016
Mark Colwell commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post No hiding behind AC 91-57 anymore
"Just adds more confusion to the whole FAA regulation issues."
Oct 12, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post Hollywood given the green light
"So GA Pilots are qualified for RC type work. How about a little RC helicopter nose in inverted hoover...."
Sep 25, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on cmiser's blog post First UAV Demonstration at a US Air Show (with FAA Consent!)
"Good show Chris! We need all the positive press we can get!"
Aug 24, 2014
Mark Colwell replied to Rolf Blomgren's discussion APM MavLink to FrSky X8R S.Port converter
"Great port Hector!"
Aug 17, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Minature (sorta) phased-array radar for drone sense-and-avoid
"Guy, I use a duo ADS-B setup (Mode S and Mode AC) and feed data to Mission Planner, to display the air traffic over my home. I watch the Air Force Cadets fly training missions from 7:30 am till 5:00 pm. Also many aircraft do not have ADS-B yet. I…"
Jun 27, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Minature (sorta) phased-array radar for drone sense-and-avoid
"16 element electronically steered? I see a servo for Pan?"
Jun 26, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on Quadzimodo's blog post Trent@MyGeekShow USA Trip Conclusion
"Ready to support your next trip! Great attempt!"
Jun 26, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on Randy's blog post Red Balloon Finder
"Great progress! POP!"
Jun 17, 2014
Mark Colwell replied to Stone Bai's discussion Pixhawk Innovation from China
"These connectors are great, I have some, easy to remove with positive latch! I got them from a Sharp LED TV recycle. Very Good choice!"
Jun 12, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on Liam Lambkin's blog post Using Navspark as the primary GPS for APM
"John, I got mine Friday. Two raw mode units setup in west window running in Single mode. Setup for DGPS/DGNS. Working through RTKLIB v2.4.2 setup and options. Only getting 50 SNR (dbHz) for best GPS sats, Seams weak compared to ublox LEA-5H but I am…"
Jun 1, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on Gary McCray's blog post Drones Are Fun an informational resource for everybody interested in UAVs, especially for personal use.
"Nice site. Well setup!"
May 30, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on John's blog post I just can't seem to kill my APM 2.5!!
"After my fire I rebuilt and competed in "Game Of Drones" demolition derby, now back to more videos, just got some cheap 11.5 x 5 carbon props from Banggood and GoPro video out connector, waiting for the storms to pass. My APM was just slightly…"
May 24, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on John Githens's blog post Traveling this summer with your UAV or drone system?
"They were shipped by 3DRobotics shipping Dept via FEDEX I did,t make the arraignments myself. They may have the certs, as they ship lipos for normal business."
May 21, 2014
Mark Colwell commented on John Githens's blog post Traveling this summer with your UAV or drone system?
"Just returned from a road trip to Maker Faire SF with a heavy lift Quad and a fast Stryker prop job both visable in back seat I had no issues traveling from Colorado to San Francisco and back. I did get some funny looks from 2 older citizens, kids…"
May 20, 2014
Mark Colwell replied to Dave C's discussion Warning! Camera Interfering with GPS lock
"I wrapped My HK HD wing camera with copper foil and keep it 10 cm below ublox LEA5 (with Sarentel QF ant) HDOP remains Good at 1.5 . (My camera sometimes has color bars when I record, it really is a poor camera!, I was lucky to find a GoPro 3 Black…"
May 11, 2014
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