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Founder of onDrone Limited


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Building the best multi-rotors possible


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Mark Steyn replied to Todd's discussion Pixhawk on a DJI S900
"My build is running well too. No issues really. A fantastic frame.

get in touch mark@ondrone.com if you have any questions.

At the moment I just have the retractable landing gear connected directly to spare channel on receiver. It would be good to…"
Oct 22, 2014
Mark Steyn replied to Todd's discussion Pixhawk on a DJI S900
"I'm in London UK.  Have all the hardware in stock and will hopefully start these builds next week. Will have some proper updates then. Initial impressions are it is a great frame.
In reply to other comments:-
Power - Plan on using the RCTimer power…"
Sep 25, 2014
Mark Steyn replied to Todd's discussion Pixhawk on a DJI S900
"I'm about to build a few DJI S900 with Pixhawks. Seems like a fantastic combo. I'm really impressed with the S900 so far.
I can let you know how it goes. We should get these builds and initial flight tests done next week.

The RCtimer s1100 is nice…"
Sep 23, 2014
Mark Steyn commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Review of John Cale concert with drones: Cale more interesting than the drones
"I went to the Saturday performance. I felt the drones weren't really integral to the show. Good to see them buzzing around. The audience seemed enthralled but  was more just John Cale doing his thing and some dressed up multi-rotors buzzing around…"
Sep 14, 2014
Mark Steyn commented on Gisela & Joe Noci's blog post Etosha National Park, Namibia, adds more to its Anti-Poaching UAV Arsonal.
"Congratulations. Amazing work."
Sep 12, 2014
Mark Steyn commented on Euan Ramsay's blog post Mini hex + autotune = success.
"What is is doing when you engage alt_hold? shooting up in the air a few metres? 
Usually that is a sign of vibration issues especially on the smaller size frames.  I would enable the IMU logging and check vibration levels are within range. Easy…"
Sep 11, 2014
Mark Steyn commented on Euan Ramsay's blog post Mini hex + autotune = success.
"nice.
I'm interested to see how you get on with the multi-star motors. I did a few builds with them but a motor failed within the first few flights. I have had much better results (motor wise) with the RCTimer 1806 2300KV. 
I have been using the…"
Sep 9, 2014
Mark Steyn posted a discussion
If your idea of a dream job involves building the best open source multi-copters and camera gimbals AND you can work in London UK then please read through the job posting on our website. Given the consistently amazing support and knowledge I see…
Jul 7, 2014
Mark Steyn commented on Mark Steyn's blog post onDrone.com - 250sized APM FPV quadcopter - too much fun to ignore
"I was wondering if you can do the same with the FrSky S.Port to UART module. I have a few kicking around but not tried it yet.

http://www.t9hobbysport.com/frsky-s.port-to-uart-converter-with-2-a..."
Jun 26, 2014
Mark Steyn commented on Mark Steyn's blog post onDrone.com - 250sized APM FPV quadcopter - too much fun to ignore
"I checked out the D4RII. They look perfect. Thanks for the suggestion.
It's clear my admiration for the X8R was blinding me to some of the other receiver models in their range."
Jun 26, 2014
Mark Steyn commented on Mark Steyn's blog post onDrone.com - 250sized APM FPV quadcopter - too much fun to ignore
"@Justin
 Haven't finalised what receivers and radios we will offer with it. Think we will do a barebones receiver ready version for those that want to choose their own radio, camera and fpv gear.

Isnt the D4R-II 4 channel only, or do you get 8 on…"
Jun 25, 2014
Mark Steyn posted photos
Jun 25, 2014
Mark Steyn posted a blog post
TL;DR - vibration problems solved. Look out for new 250 sized APM quads from  onDrone.com soonWell it is confirmed - I have the 250quad bug that seems to be going around at the moment. After building so many big and  stable multi-rotors these seem…
Jun 25, 2014
Mark Steyn posted photos
Jun 23, 2014
Mark Steyn posted a blog post
Firstly congratulations to all those that took part in the SparkFun 2014 AVC challenge on the weekend. Just showing off our new mid sized Ready To Fly APM Hexacopters. 2Kg payload test on vimeo  We are offering them in both a barebones package (add…
Jun 23, 2014
Mark Steyn replied to Pierre Gibouin's discussion 3DRobotics temporarily stops shipments outside of US and Canada
"Really? We have not seen any power regulator problems with any of our builds or tests on these boards. 

We always attach a capacitor and power APM from power module or dedicated UBEC. "
Jun 19, 2014
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