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Spencer, MA


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UAV based photography, SAR, and event monitoring.


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Michael DuQuette replied to Michael DuQuette's discussion 3DR Solo parts into a Y6?
"So the easy answer, in case anyone else searches for the same, is to use the IMX6 from the solo along with one of the cube carrier boards. I'm also upgrading to an Orange cube in my Solo and the Y6. In for a penny in for a pound!"
Feb 21, 2022
Michael DuQuette posted a discussion
So I bought a crashed Solo because it came with lots of extras I can use as spares for my Solo. I have an old 3DR y6 kit, I'd like to use the Solo controller with the Y6. What can I swap over from the crashed solo and retain use of the Solo…
Feb 12, 2022
Michael DuQuette posted a discussion
Is anyone using LIDAR for 3d mapping with their IRIS+? If so please share your setup.Thanks!Mike
Sep 14, 2015
Michael DuQuette posted a discussion in IRIS
Wasnt someone on here offering an improved set of mounts for the T-2d that used 6 of the anti-vibration bushings instead of 4? Ive got a 3d printer if someone has the stl's.
Aug 29, 2015
Michael DuQuette replied to Michael DuQuette's discussion RX inputs bad?
"I found the RCMAP Params and they are correct. I swapped them as a test and no change in behavior. I'm going to erase the APM from the CLI and reload the firmware."
Aug 16, 2014
Michael DuQuette posted a discussion
I transferred my APM 2.5.2 from one of my quads to a foam wing I built. Want to do some waypoint guided photography stuff. Flashed the APM with ArduPlane 3.0.3 and everything went fine. I had initially set the wing up without the APM to get it…
Aug 16, 2014
Michael DuQuette replied to Michael DuQuette's discussion MavLink Failed in ArduCopter User Group
"Ok so I finally received the FTDI programmer and the air radio was on a different firmware version from the base radio. Updated both, confirmed all settings match and while plugged into the computer they can talk to each other. Move the air unit…"
Aug 13, 2014
Michael DuQuette replied to Michael DuQuette's discussion MavLink Failed in ArduCopter User Group
"No joy on disconnecting the I2C cable and cycling the APM. Ordered the 3DR PWM module and hoped it was an issue related to pulling the power over the common rail, no such luck. Of course the next step is to try using an FTDI USB Cable to plug in the…"
Jul 26, 2014
Michael DuQuette posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
I'm having an issue similar to the issue Oliver is having. Ground radio can see the air radio and has a solid green light and the red light flashes occasionally. The air unit never seems to connect, has a flashing green light and the red light…
Jul 13, 2014