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Bragg Creek, Alberta
About Me:
Aerial photographer near Calgary, Alberta Canada
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
I am looking to supplement my interest in aerial photography with UAVs.
Hometown:
Bragg Creek
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""interference on the operating frequency" is the "dog ate my homework" for all drone pilots everywhere. Remember that. :-)"
"Thank you Mike. It's a beauty!"
"A couple of questions for anyone who might know or want to venture a guess:
1. I read this camera takes 4/3 lenses although the format is different. Any rough idea on lens equivalents to full frame? I know I can double the focal length of my…"
1. I read this camera takes 4/3 lenses although the format is different. Any rough idea on lens equivalents to full frame? I know I can double the focal length of my…"
"Thanks for the focus info, I'm not using an arduino board so I guess I will have to use relays. Would activating video be similar? Just have to tap into the proper contacts?"
"I've been thinking about doing this for awhile because even though my infrared trigger works, I can't seem to use autofocus with it. But how does this hardwired fix work with autofocus? I was under the impression that you might need two contacts,…"
"I can agree with that. It took a lot of force to pull the motor off when I removed the c-clip. Can we assume the same magnetic force is in place when the motor is spinning?"
"I found mounting my batteries low on my landing gear caused the motors to work much harder in maintaining a stable flight in winds. Also hovering was fine in calm air but directional flight proved sluggish and battery life was shorter. "
"That sounds reasonable Marco. Thanks! I suppose one could even measure the difference with a pressure sensor or some similar tool."
"Just curious about the "no aerodynamic pressure pushing the arms down". Wouldn't the prop be sucking a huge quantity of air downward and what about that air hitting the arms and motor?"
"Effeminate...really? "
"I know that the rules are and will be a work in progress for some time. Unfortunately as long as we see reports of "flyaways" here and on other sites, they are going to be extra cautious."
"Rob, do you have a link with TC's interpretation of "built-up areas?" This is the one part of the regulations which I find most difficult to understand.
Regarding this topic, it would be nice to know if he had insurance. I would not feel any…"
Regarding this topic, it would be nice to know if he had insurance. I would not feel any…"
"I am sure one of the reasons, if not the main reason for the large distance from airports is the concern about "runaways" or "flyaways". The distance gives the batteries more time to run out before the drone gets too near."
"Biggest difference between drones and real aircraft... With drones you learn by crashing."
"That is a nice response and makes some good points. I am curious if any UAV organizations in the States have actually gotten together and told the FAA exactly what they want, or have come up with a regulatory plan on their own. When I read…"
"Andrew, true and that is a good comparison."
