About

Gender

Male


Location

New Market, VA


About Me:

I have a passion for technology, education and entrepreneurship. I began using computers and programming on early Commodore and Apple computers 30 years ago. The many innovations, leaders and social changes I have witnessed drives my passion to innovate. My family environment also helped me to further my skills and deepen my knowledge in technology. Born into a family of pilots who maintained aircraft for many years, I was afforded the opportunity to have many different types of tools and mentors to shape my life. My past projects for research and innovation include: flight instrument haptic sensing, infrared runway traffic signals, pilot selection process, positive attributes of pilots, application development, uav, advanced display systems, robotics, wearables, 3D printing, data collection and sensors.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I am interested in UAV for military and defense and also private commercialization. I have flight experience with several small micro platforms and Gaui 330. I am also interested in precision agriculture benefits and land conservation and preservation.


Hometown:

Washington, DC


Activity Feed

Rob Thompson commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post Its small rule NPRM day (maybe)
"Nice, I finally have something to work with, minimums to meet and in most cases exceed. I am however upset about the FPV ban. Time for the Instrument rating or FPV endorsement/rating/license/privilege regulations. A checklist that I will write on…"
Dec 22, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Todd Harper's blog post FAA Can Make All Drone Flights Illegal, Federal Court Rules.
"Dislike, rough days ahead folks."
Nov 18, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Thomas J Coyle III's blog post DIY Drones has reached the 60,000 Members Mark!!!!
"Thank you Thomas, you do fine work. Only problems I've had on this website are from folks across the ponds, telling us our regulations stink or that we talk too much about them. Take care and safe skies."
Nov 17, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Thomas J Coyle III's blog post DIY Drones has reached the 60,000 Members Mark!!!!
"Can you post where the traffic comes from, international vs usa?"
Nov 17, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Rob Thompson's blog post Stair Climbing Ground Drone ARTI by Transcend Robotics
"Thank you for your support!! It is great to see people getting excited about the ARTI. Many possibilities with this awesome ground rolling chassis.  "
Nov 11, 2014
Rob Thompson posted a blog post
Innovative leaders in robotics technology have recently announced the launch of their Kickstartercrowdfunding campaign to bring Ground Drone, the next evolution of ground robotics, to the market.Washington D.C., November 3rd, 2014Ever since the…
Nov 10, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Taylor Glenn's blog post Announcing Aeriality Version 1.1
"I have passed this on to several folks, I will send the results. Looks absolutely amazing, thank you for contribution, safe skies. "
Sep 20, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Simon D. Levy's blog post PyPX4Flow: A cross-platform Python package for reading from the PX4Flow optical-flow sensor
"Great work, I hope you find some contributors for this project."
Sep 3, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 3DR, Amazon, DJI and Parrot join up to form the Small UAV Coalition
"This is great news, I posted my CHECKLIST for beginners and advanced flyers at that link on DIYDrones.com before, please look it over. I will collaborate with anyone for a checklist effort. I am currently working on my Certified Flight Instructor, I…"
Aug 17, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Chris Anderson's blog post What UAVs can learn from manned aircraft
"@Andrew are you a lawyer here in the US? We don't abide by your common laws here sorry, money transactions increase liability. All these damn foreigners giving legal advice lol."
Aug 13, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Chris Anderson's blog post What UAVs can learn from manned aircraft
"@Gary
Here is some History for you since we discovered, implemented and invented the whole process, take notes I think you will need them. Who is behind now? 
FAA Video"
Aug 12, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Chris Anderson's blog post What UAVs can learn from manned aircraft
"Money changing hands increases liability, just think of the other professionals with certificates, bonded and insured folks who repair your house. Would you want some hack to come over and wreck your house? If you didn't know it already it seems to…"
Aug 12, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Dan Murray's blog post #dronefreedom: Fundraising Campaign to Challenge the FAA's Interpretive Rule
"@Sgt Ric The FAA is routinely contracted to investigate accidents through the NTSB, not sure where you are getting your information."
Aug 11, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Dan Murray's blog post #dronefreedom: Fundraising Campaign to Challenge the FAA's Interpretive Rule
"Yes this forum is primarily American, how long did it take to figure out more UAS companies reside in the US than any other country? I could go on and on, but its not worth my time crusading against the minority. I support all efforts and call out…"
Aug 11, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Dan Murray's blog post #dronefreedom: Fundraising Campaign to Challenge the FAA's Interpretive Rule
"A WhoIs look up search indicates that Chris Anderson an American on Godaddy servers owns this forum. I would think that the American battle would be at the forefront of discussions on this page, so welcome to our land of the free discussions of the…"
Aug 8, 2014
Rob Thompson commented on Dan Murray's blog post #dronefreedom: Fundraising Campaign to Challenge the FAA's Interpretive Rule
"Wheres the arrogance? I'd like to see some other country come in and investigate an accident, everybody whines and calls in the FAA to sort their problems, saving money, saving lives, I don't see Australia getting called up for anything. Also if…"
Aug 8, 2014
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