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MikeInFrance replied to Crady von Pawlak's discussion Two-piece FPV wing? in ArduPlane User Group
"Just stumbled upon this company. Worth a check I guess: http://www.birdseyeview.aero/"
Jul 28, 2015
MikeInFrance replied to Crady von Pawlak's discussion Two-piece FPV wing? in ArduPlane User Group
"Have you ever considered the RV Jet from Range Video? Breaks down to canopy and separate wings. Keep the original packaging as you can use it for storage, Can have a gimbal in nose.... Competition can be found at Hobby King, but nose is not as…"
Jul 28, 2015
MikeInFrance replied to Damo's discussion Finwing penguin takeoff issues in ArduPlane User Group
"I would think of a bungee launcher or a catapult for maximizing your take-off success rate."
Jun 16, 2015
MikeInFrance replied to Damo's discussion where can i buy a penguin? in ArduPlane User Group
Feb 21, 2015
MikeInFrance left a comment on Agricultural UAVs
"@Vega Tech: I understand that you speak out of your own experience, since you seem to be the marketing voice of your company that is selling high end picture processors.
Nonetheless, I would welcome you to post examples of your sayings. This can…"
Dec 10, 2014
MikeInFrance commented on Mauricio's blog post Aeromapper 300 mapping drone –1.5 hr endurance with multisensor capabilities
"As someone before said: the value of a product is not the sum of the values of it's components!
The value of a product is partly determined by the market and by what this product enables you to do!
If you want to do aeromapping as a hobby and not…"
Nov 29, 2014
MikeInFrance replied to SILVERZORRA's discussion What is the best platform for mapping around 300km of highway?
"Check the PTERYX product
http://www.pteryx.eu/
http://en.fotomapy.eu/
Also check the SENSEFLY products
https://www.sensefly.com/home.html

Have also a look at the RV JET wing
http://www.rangevideo.com/rvjet/1-rvjet.html"
Nov 11, 2014
MikeInFrance replied to Greg Kosin's discussion Locating lost cattle on large ranch in ArduPlane User Group
"I think you can check the anti poaching initiative and how they have come to select some interesting aircrafts, although I think some donations might have had some influence.
Play also some consideration to IR cameras, as cattle should stand out…"
Oct 9, 2014
MikeInFrance replied to Damo's discussion FPV Transmitter Heat in ArduPlane User Group
"Everything that generates heat should be cooled.
The most convenient coolant is airflow. So either put it in the airflow in the cabin, or put it into an outside loacation where it has good airflow ..."
May 18, 2014
MikeInFrance replied to Drone-University.com's discussion Shake to start engine in ArduPlane User Group
"Actually, the shaking procedure is for arming the motor as far as i have understood.
Think it is linked to the giros. It seems to be an exclusivity of swinglet.
Note that their wing starts in autopilot mode without controling remote control. 
I…"
Feb 24, 2014
MikeInFrance left a comment on ArduPlane User Group
"Check the Swinglet YouTube channel: thei just published a mission of doing orthophotos of the Matterhorn in Switzerland for mapping purposes. Pretty awesome. Their wing is quite small and light to be compliant with Swiss legislation.
It's less a…"
Jan 7, 2014
MikeInFrance commented on Joshua Johnson's blog post DiyDronesNews.com Podcast #1
"Screen capture: I have had good success with Snag It. Sports a good editor for post processing and enhancing with graphical elements, can record oversize screens, scrolling screens, can even record videos.... Price is ok.
If you are looking for…"
Sep 11, 2013
MikeInFrance replied to Warren Purnell's discussion Slow data transfer rate - SOLVED
"Hi,
Seems your port settings could be the cause.... Please check your port settings while using MP....
Set your port at highest speed.
Are you running from a notebook or from a desktop? Check if power saving mode is enabled for ports....

Just a few…"
Sep 9, 2013
MikeInFrance commented on Krzysztof Bosak's blog post 50km motorway mapping flight in Poland by FOTOMAPY
"Yes chris you are right.
I think we have to be very cautious using the word DRONE as well as other vocabulary that is commonly used by military.
In fact, since our usage is for civilian / leisure purpose, we should use non military vocabulary like…"
Jul 23, 2013
MikeInFrance commented on Krzysztof Bosak's blog post 50km motorway mapping flight in Poland by FOTOMAPY
"Congrats!
You've done well in the meantime!
Always enjoy your success stories."
Jul 22, 2013
MikeInFrance posted a photo
Trichogram are pheromones to combat Ostrinia nubilalis on corn.
Jul 11, 2013
  • MikeInFrance On trichogram, read Trichograms in AG. Actually I was understanding that pheromones were used to fool the Ostrinia nubilalis also known as  European corn borer or corn pyralis so that fecondation does not take place.
    Actually the insect is most…
    Jul 14, 2013
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