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Albuquerque, NM


About Me:

prototype machinist


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

read a article about them and i just had to have one. hooked at first sight.


Hometown:

Albuquerque


Activity Feed

Michael Krader commented on Richard Evans's blog post Working on endurance options
"I would think you could run 15" props with that kv."
Jan 18, 2014
Michael Krader replied to Isaac's discussion RC Problems. Please Help!
"here is another discussion that might be close to yours.

http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/connecting-apm-2-5-with-spektrum-..."
Jul 6, 2013
Michael Krader replied to Isaac's discussion RC Problems. Please Help!
"what esc's do you have.

here is the Wiki page if it might help.
http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/APM2RC

looking at the pic again the power is not a prob but the wiring order from the receiver might be."
Jul 4, 2013
Michael Krader replied to Isaac's discussion RC Problems. Please Help!
"why are you taking power off of one of the inputs. that doesn't seem right. I would check that."
Jul 4, 2013
Michael Krader replied to andrew's discussion Multicopter not lifting too heavy, time to upgrade parts!
"not knowing the pitch on the props, I would say to go up on pitch or size and pitch. try 11x4.7 or 12x4.7 . you might want to try to clean up things and shave some weight from parts too."
Jun 16, 2013
Michael Krader replied to Dustin's discussion Hexcopter using Avroto 2814 - 3D Printed Parts
"nice work, I like the design."
Jun 8, 2013
Michael Krader commented on Roberto Navoni's blog post First flight of BOD the first RTF drone developed by Virtualrobotix IT
"nice."
Jun 1, 2013
Michael Krader replied to Riley Huddleston's discussion Props aren't all equally spaced (3DR Frame)
"just to ask a question, are all the arms the same length. they do make different length ones."
May 30, 2013
Michael Krader commented on elad orbach's blog post How to DIY a ground station
"very nice."
May 26, 2013
Michael Krader commented on Bryan Cherry's blog post 6 Modes on a Futaba T9CAP
"good description, thanks."
May 22, 2013
Michael Krader replied to Ben Discoe's discussion Can't get started with Hexa-C. Documentation vague or missing. Is there help?
"in my opinion go to your local hobby store and find some better collets. i used e-flite ones."
Apr 6, 2013
Michael Krader commented on Xerravon's blog post 6 positions for Futaba 9C Super
"thank you very much."
Dec 29, 2012
Michael Krader commented on Mark Harrison's blog post NEW AMA Policies for FPV, Failsafe, Stabilization and Autopilot Systems
"well i guess at the time i first started reading this i didnt think a flybarless system would fall under this as heli's are established. was just thinking new multirotors but that is not what was said. i sand corrected or educated now.
guess this is…"
Nov 2, 2012
Michael Krader commented on Mark Harrison's blog post NEW AMA Policies for FPV, Failsafe, Stabilization and Autopilot Systems
"if we take things out of context we can make them sound anyway we want. make sure you read everything.
 
ATTITUDE FLIGHT STABILIZATION SYSTEMS
are designed to maintain intended model
aircraft flight attitudes. The pilot can program and activate a…"
Nov 2, 2012
Michael Krader replied to Dean Roczen's discussion NEWBIE choosing a tx/rx for Quadcopter
"the telemetry on the spektrum and futaba are specific to them and there receivers. if your just starting then the turnigy might be for you. if you want good quality the get the others.
the telemetry you bought with the quad needs a ardustation or on…"
Sep 11, 2012
Michael Krader commented on Andreas M. Antonopoulos's blog post Solar powered "Silent Falcon" UAV shown at AUVSI
"there are 3 different models, all having a different flight time. the wing span is one of the main things which changes the number of solar panels, hence the flight time changes.
 
watched the local news the other night. how about that, we have a…"
Aug 10, 2012
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