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Male
About
Location
Christchurch
About Me:
I am disabled, stroke, interstisial lung disease, blood clots, lung collaps etc - stuffed, but still making noises! My interest vary from Electronics to programming & have had hobbies that include R/C models & PC graphics. I am interested in science, physics & green ideas & open source & other free idea sharing. I am now 52 yrs & have a wonderful son & several step kids! I believe life is to be enjoyed.
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
Many years ago, I had an idea, to help combat fires! I am not connected in anyway to any fire service, but see tradedgy everywhere fire strikes! So, I thought a similar aproach to a helicopter, but as a drone, could be used to help dowse those out of control fires, especially the big ones. Now, I am looking up the Arduino as a solderless development method for me to get back with single chip micro's & I see its almost already done! Thats how I found this site, via the AdruPilot Arduino!
Hometown:
Christchurch
Activity Feed
"Helitrasher, yep you could be right there! If we could warm a needle, they might find it in the haystack! Haha, but seriously, that technolgy could do the job very nicely & yes, your right, it may well exist already. Thats a brilliant idea, of…"
"Helitrasher, Its funny you should say about looking for hotspots, before they break out into fires! I often wonder if Satalite existing technology, coud be useed for this purpose?! I dont know enough about communications with satelites, or if they…"
"Paul, Thanks for that, Were on a similar track & they are very stable. That "toy" idea, could probably be used on some diy drones, for improved stability too. Who knows, the KISS theory may be able to be used as a 'scaled' up idea for a demo…"
"avionics, hi & thanks for your comments. I guess I am looking at a global size potential & the comparitive cost (to me) of a demo scale model drone, should easdily be offset by by the current global cost of lives, let alone property & valuables etc.…"
"OK, I think I am getting it (thanks Lucidity) ...! So, first of all, thanks to the moderators for including the image (and its source), much appreciated. What a great picture & relevant article!
Jesse, you are quite right, H2o is HEAVY! I was…"
Jesse, you are quite right, H2o is HEAVY! I was…"
"Hi all, as I said, I am a newbie! So new, I have not done forums or very much on line editing etc! I want to reply to the comments that several people have posted back to me, but its not immediately obvious (to me) where to click, to reply to each…"
"I think you would feel better if you were to accept it as a done thing & get back to the real stuff you enjoy. We all utilise ideas from various places at different parts of our lives, we build up a system that comprises of ideas that we have…"
Hello all, I am a newbie from Christchurch, New Zealand (born in UK though). A few years ago (well, quite a few), I was very much into my Electronics & R/C - just for fun & challenge etc. I would often think that a drone could be a useful addition…
