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Male


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Vancouver, BC


About Me:

Website developer


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Looking to get into aerial videography


Hometown:

Langley


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Mark Pratley left a comment for Travis Pachacki
"I mounted it under one of the back arms with velcro and powered it from the main batt (5000mah) seems to work pretty good."
Jun 5, 2014
Mark Pratley left a comment on IRIS
"Installing Boscam 600mw Transmitter. Does it have to be placed far away from the GPS module. does the transmitter interfere with GPS or not?"
May 4, 2014
Mark Pratley replied to Christian Elsen's discussion IRIS flight time with stock 3DR battery in IRIS
"I am 'Jamming' a 5000MAH in there and still just get 12. But I was told to change the confing in mission planner to tell it that your using a 5000. He says it might increase the flight time. Not sure how because IRIS uses battery voltage to decide…"
May 2, 2014
Mark Pratley replied to Christian Elsen's discussion IRIS flight time with stock 3DR battery in IRIS
"The most I can get is about 12 mins with gopro and gimbal. Id love to get 20 mins but even 15mins would be great."
May 2, 2014
Mark Pratley replied to Mark Pratley's discussion GPS Lock in the Caribbean in IRIS
"I found this on the Air Canada website - 


Lithium ion cells and batteries up to 100 Watt Hours (Wh) each
The following are permitted in carry-on baggage only*:
Consumer electronic devices containing accepted lithium ion cells or batteries with a…"
May 1, 2014
Mark Pratley replied to Mark Pratley's discussion GPS Lock in the Caribbean in IRIS
"Im using a pelican case with zip ties through the lock holes. That way if they want to get inside they can but ill know if they do.

Im going to take my batteries on with me in a lipo bag. But I'm first going to see if I can get a document from the…"
May 1, 2014
Mark Pratley replied to Mark Pratley's discussion GPS Lock in the Caribbean in IRIS
"I've heard that, just wanted to be sure. I've also heard its a good idea to discharge them before traveling."
Apr 30, 2014
Mark Pratley replied to Mark Pratley's discussion GPS Lock in the Caribbean in IRIS
"Ha! Very cool, thanks. It looks like at least the same if not more."
Apr 30, 2014
Mark Pratley posted discussions in IRIS
Apr 30, 2014
Mark Pratley replied to JB3's discussion 15 Minute Flight - CamOne Infinity in IRIS
"If you want really good video you should try the new 3-axis gimbal. It will reduce your flight time to about 10-11 mins with the batt. you have but the trade-off is well worth it."
Apr 26, 2014
Mark Pratley left a comment on IRIS
"Well, I tried out the new 5,000MAH batteries today. The fit snugly in the bay and with the Deans connectors I put on the Iris the bay door closes nicely. I got about 12mins of aggressive fly time with GoPro3 and 2-axis Gimbal. Very happy with the…"
Apr 26, 2014
Mark Pratley replied to Mark Prince's discussion IRIS flight times? in IRIS
"I also was not satisfied with 10 minute flight times so I did some digging and found out that there are some 5,000MAH batteries that fit nice and snug in the battery bay.
I bought 2 5,000 MAH Vortex batteries off Ebay, I'm charging them right now on…"
Apr 25, 2014
Mark Pratley posted a discussion in IRIS
Has anyone else had this problem;Battery fully charged, droidplanner reporting correct battery levels. Then I fly it for 7mins or so, battery % drops to approx. 50% as expected. Disarm the quad unplug the battery shut everything down, then plug…
Apr 25, 2014
Mark Pratley replied to Mark Pratley's discussion FPV Wiring Diagram for Video Transmitter and OSD (Using Goggles) in IRIS
"HI Rick,

Thanks for the info. The tube is 3/8" aluminum. I drilled 2 holes through the unused antenna base then two matching holes in the aluminum tube and used 3mm machine bolts to secure it. Then I bolted on the brass plate at the top and…"
Apr 25, 2014
Mark Pratley posted a discussion in IRIS
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, If anyone can help with - What Video transmitter and OSD board will work best with IRIS and SkyZone goggles.Wiring diagram (using the onboard battery and PixHawk)Im going to use goggles instead of a monitor because I have the…
Apr 23, 2014
Mark Pratley replied to Mark Pratley's discussion 3DR Iris and FLySky - Simple mode or I.O.C (Intelligent Orientation Control)
"Hi Troy, Well I have tried everything and cannot get APM Planner to see the pixhawk on my iris. the drop down to select the Firmware is greyed out and the message says 'No Valid Device Found'. I have attached 2 screenshots to show you. installed the…"
Apr 17, 2014
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