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Durham, NC


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Linux/Unix Engineer at Cisco Systems


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AR Drone 2.0, IRIS owner.


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RC replied to Udo's discussion FPV with IRIS? in IRIS
"Hey Michael,
   Are you powering the TX and the gimbal from the IRIS batt? If so that would cause the low flight time. I currently power the TX with the gimbal power cord (no gimbal) and get a good 8 to 10 min flight time. I'd also check the batt I…"
Apr 7, 2014
RC replied to RC's discussion A Place to showcase your IRIS videos in IRIS
"Some Tree Time"
Apr 5, 2014
RC replied to Udo's discussion FPV with IRIS? in IRIS
"Hey SteveL, 

  I would have to say that it is working out great, waiting on a charge as we speak to go and send her up again. I have not attempted anything extremely long range with it yet, but so far so good. I've had the IRIS with the Helipal FPV…"
Apr 5, 2014
RC replied to RC's discussion A Place to showcase your IRIS videos in IRIS
"Wicked, I think I have seen your setup on the FPV for the IRIS topic on here, very nice though. I am kinda using a temp setup till a specific kit is created for the IRIS or a better idea comes on the market. I am using Industrial Velcro and…"
Apr 4, 2014
RC replied to RC's discussion A Place to showcase your IRIS videos in IRIS
"I have also noticed this issue on my IRIS, I have to sometimes go back to a neutral position and attempt to disarm again, I have ate some hardcore dirt attempting to disarm the IRIS. If I am quick enough and just go neutral then back to disarm fast…"
Apr 4, 2014
RC posted a discussion in IRIS
I figured it would be nice to have a place that we can post our IRIS flight videos, here is my first entry.Cheers!
Apr 4, 2014
RC posted photos
Mar 28, 2014
RC replied to Ken Fayal's discussion Spectacular "Brown Out" Occurance Crash Video in IRIS
"@Eric, 

I bought a second battery with my Iris from 3DR, I had the same issue. I ended up having to contact support and send the defective battery that was running at 7.5v back to them. I am waiting on a replacement now, I would suggest contacting…"
Mar 28, 2014
RC replied to Udo's discussion FPV with IRIS? in IRIS
"This is my Iris, there are many like it but this one is mine. I have set up FPV by attaching the transmitter to the bottom of the Iris with Industrial Velcro. I am powering the Transmitter with the Gimbal power cord from the Iris, I also have a…"
Mar 28, 2014
RC replied to Ryan's discussion IRIS with Blue/White LEDs and DragonLink FPV in IRIS
"No worries, 

   thank you for the reply Ryan, hope you are enjoying your new Iris bro. I ended up going with a FPV system from helipal.

Best"
Mar 21, 2014
RC replied to Udo's discussion FPV with IRIS? in IRIS
"Hey Udo,

  I just got my Iris the other day, what a machine! I have just ordered a FPV package from helipal, they are extremely expensive for shipping but if you can look past that they have some decent…"
Mar 21, 2014
RC replied to Ryan's discussion IRIS with Blue/White LEDs and DragonLink FPV in IRIS
"Hey Ryan, 

   Just got my IRIS the other day, I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am. I wanted to gather some additional information regarding the DragonLink. Does this replace anything on the IRIS, if so what? Were you able to use your gopro…"
Mar 19, 2014
RC replied to RC's discussion Best FPV and mounts for IRIS? in IRIS
"Thanks for the reply AKRCGUY, any time frame on a release for a ready to mount FPV system for the Iris?

Thanks in advance"
Mar 12, 2014
RC replied to RC's discussion Best FPV and mounts for IRIS? in IRIS
"Just came across this 3dr youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpJ8qbbD5vI
does not look as though it comes with the case you have pictured above"
Mar 11, 2014
RC replied to RC's discussion Best FPV and mounts for IRIS? in IRIS
"I will be able to give you more info once my iris gets here Friday. From my understanding the case pictured above is supposed to come with the iris, if not I would call support."
Mar 11, 2014
RC replied to RC's discussion Best FPV and mounts for IRIS? in IRIS
"Hey everyone,
  
  I came across the following on my travels through the interwebz while trying to find a suitable solution for FPV with the 3DR IRIS. Let me know if anyone has attempted this and if so, does it really work?…"
Mar 4, 2014
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