About

Gender

Male


About Me:

Studying Electro-mechanical engineering


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Ill get around to building a UAV oneday...


Hometown:

Cape Town


Activity Feed

Nicolas Larsen replied to HighUP - Aerial Photography's discussion What Telemetry ? in South African DIY Drones User Group
"Hi With,
Congratulations on the Maiden! You must be very excited

A friend and I have been using the 3DR 433mhz telemetry here in South Africa since their release earlier in the year without fault. We have even connected them from our respective…"
Oct 3, 2012
Nicolas Larsen posted a discussion in South African DIY Drones User Group
Maidened my first quad today! Incredibly stable. Really happy with build and power. Still getting a feel for controls - im used to flying a 3D helicopter with on axis rolls/flips and pitch control so this is taking a little getting used to the…
May 22, 2012
Nicolas Larsen left a comment on South African DIY Drones User Group
"Hi Graham.
Cape Town :)"
May 18, 2012
Nicolas Larsen left a comment on South African DIY Drones User Group
"Excited to see so much happening locally. Flown 3D helicopters for about 5 years (various Align trexs). Just finished building my quad yesterday and waiting for clear weather to maiden :)
 
VC-450 Hoverthings frame
APM2 + 433mhz 3DR telemetry "
May 18, 2012
Nicolas Larsen commented on Mark Harrison's blog post 3DR Radio, First Impressions
"*That was with dual 433mhz "air modules""
Apr 27, 2012
Nicolas Larsen commented on Mark Harrison's blog post 3DR Radio, First Impressions
"My 433mhz arrived a midweek. Works like a charm - minimal configuration, well implemented into mission controller and solid range. I tested it between a friends and my own house, connecting it well over 1km away with very rough terrain, several…"
Apr 27, 2012
Nicolas Larsen commented on naish's blog post Tracking antenna
"Great initiative! Thanks very much!"
Apr 25, 2012
Nicolas Larsen replied to Charl van Hemert's discussion Where are all the South African Multi rotor fliers?
"Just waiting for parts to arrive and then you can add myself and two friends to the Cape Town crew. :)"
Apr 14, 2012
Nicolas Larsen commented on Sam Kelly's blog post New product! The 3DR Radio Telemetry System
"Ordered 2 kits :) Great work guys! really excited for this! "
Apr 7, 2012
Nicolas Larsen commented on Gareth Rens's blog post A Date with Ms. Purple (APM2)
"@Karla, Yes, Cape Town. Flown 3D helicopters for a few years but now looking at starting on a UAV. Im a little torn on the idea of whether I like quads or planes more. Wasn't aware there was much UAV action happening in South Africa but very…"
Jan 22, 2012
Nicolas Larsen commented on Gareth Rens's blog post A Date with Ms. Purple (APM2)
"Great to hear a South African accent and see some local action online :)"
Jan 22, 2012