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Used to write computer-based- training software. Changing careers, student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Competitor in the 2008 AUVSI Student UAS Competition (ERAU Team SOAR.) Mac user!
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"But what's the latency?"
"That's an awesome trip -- thanks for sharing pics!"
"Here's the relevant text:
Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
Popular Title: Small Unmanned Aircraft
RIN 2120-AJ60
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would enable small unmanned aircraft to…"
Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
Popular Title: Small Unmanned Aircraft
RIN 2120-AJ60
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would enable small unmanned aircraft to…"
"Where single redundant systems work well is where there is some external judge of whether a unit has failed. (For example, in a redundant power supply, there's another part, a voltage monitor that tells when a PSU is giving an undesired voltage.)…"
"Funny, this is what I'm working on right now for a paper at the AUVSI conference this summer. So far, the key issue is how to avoid the integral term in the PID loops from going off-scale (winding up) on the APs that don't have control. I'm in the…"
"Duane, Joel, I posted this link so that we could get some insight into how other airspace users see us. (I know, one can argue there's a difference between hobby UAVs, FPV and model R/C, but on of those insights is that manned aircraft folks don't…"
This week's "EAA Hotline", an email newsletter for EAA members has a story on the Team Black Sheep video. They don't state a position on the flight, but report AMA's position, and conclude with:"The FAA includes R/C aircraft flown by modelers in its…
"I agree with Chris. Duane, I think you've made your point, please close comments on this thread."
"Peter, my previous comment actually answers your question. I'm a Private Pilot, and am currently taking courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on UAV systems and operations. Interim Operational Approval Guidance 08-01 makes it very clear…"
"Duane, are you recommending we individually, or as a group, take some action? Most of us here are aware of the regulatory issues, and our options for influencing the coming SFAR part 107. We already do our best to fly safely, and not generate any…"
"Eh? Duane, if you think that, you haven't been paying attention. AMA is the only entity related to model aircraft or hobby UAV's that's even in the conversation. Just look at the ARC proceedings to see that -- AMA is the dissenting voice in a number…"
"QNH is also called the "altimeter setting" in civil aviation. It is the local barometric pressure, which provides an offset to the indicated altitude. This offset allows the altimeter to show the actual altitude of the ground on the altimeter,…"
"I've just given up on getting satisfaction from Hobby King for my first purchase. I bought a Turnigy 9X set, which arrived packed in green paper. No corrugated paper box, no packing other than the styrofoam in the display box. When I opened it (it…"
"I have the LabVIEW environment for OS X -- PM me and I'll get an executable built."
"This is certainly within the purview of an Amateur-built Experimental aircraft. You would need to do the engineering to size the servos and tabs, and ensure that there isn't any mechanical failure mode (like say, a broken servo gear) that could…"
"We use LabVIEW IMAQ imaging, but the school has a site license with National Instruments (NI). If you can't get NI support (you should ask, they're very helpful), look into the open-source OpenCV libraries for your basic functions. Any good machine…"
