About

Gender

Male


Location

Antananarivo


About Me:

Videographer in Madagascar. Moving to Botswana soon.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I would like to use Arducopter to get some fill and overhead shots. But first, I'd like to learn how to fly one!


Hometown:

Atlanta


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Ryan Vickers replied to William Bryant's discussion Converting the 3DR DIY quad to an X8. Parts and procedure?
"Great Question!
Surprised no one has responded.
William I was researching doing this same project and came across your thread.
What about using 2 3dr quad power distribution boards? Just tie the power leads together coming from the battery, 1 board…"
Jun 15, 2014
Ryan Vickers replied to Enrique Avalle's discussion OUCH! 3DR Y6 2013 model is not being sold anymore even the DIY KIT in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"Hi Enrique,
Maybe too late but wanted to report that I called 3Drobotics and asked about the landing gear (broke mine too and always need a spare) which they said they could sell me at $10 bucks per leg. A bit pricey. I spoke with Fabian and he…"
May 28, 2014
Ryan Vickers replied to Jaime's discussion Power Distribution Board cable issues. in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"Yes I had 2 come off as well. Mine was the newer type, hot glued from 3DR. It was easier than I thought to peel up the glue."
Mar 31, 2014
Ryan Vickers replied to Ryan Vickers's discussion Weight, Flight Times, Set-ups, Tips in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"average flight duration."
Mar 28, 2014
Ryan Vickers replied to Ryan Vickers's discussion Weight, Flight Times, Set-ups, Tips in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"That's quite a customized machine you have . Nice lights too.
You must be getting some good flight times."
Mar 28, 2014
Ryan Vickers replied to Ryan Vickers's discussion Weight, Flight Times, Set-ups, Tips in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"No, not on a mac.
taken on iphone upside down. flipped it ."
Mar 28, 2014
Ryan Vickers posted a discussion in Arducopter Y6 Owners
Hello All,This is a subject that is touched upon over and over and I think it would be helpful if others could upload their Y6 weight, Fully Loaded, Average Flight times, What's been added from stock(Gimbals, Cameras Transmitters) and any Tips they…
Mar 28, 2014
Ryan Vickers replied to Ryan Vickers's discussion APM and BlinkM Max
"Well I have it wired to output 6 on the APM. + to S(signal} and - to -. But the blinkM mini only draws about 50ma."
Mar 25, 2014
Ryan Vickers posted a discussion
Hello Everyone,I've been using a blinkM mini as an external LED to indicate "armed or disarmed" on my APM 2.6.I would like to use a blinkM Max for the same purpose but the blinkM max draws way too much current for the APM so what I would like to…
Mar 16, 2014
Ryan Vickers posted a discussion
There is a 5v tap on the 3DR APM Power Module. I would like to use this to power my gopro.Any downside or risk to doing this? Loss of power to APM etc..Thanks,Ryan
Jan 22, 2014
Ryan Vickers posted a discussion in Arducopter Y6 Owners
I have a couple of motors and the mounting threads started to become stripped. I used the little aluminum "+" brackets that come with the motors in place of the fiber board discs that come in the 3D Robotics Y6 kit. Because they can mount flush, you…
Jan 9, 2014
Ryan Vickers replied to Raph's discussion Yaw Stability - derivative coupling between yaw and pitch in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"Really Appreciate this Info!
I converted to Y6 recently and noticed that yaw was weird, dipping in the direction of the stick instead of staying on plane.
I changed the frame type to 10, re-wired my motors to turn clockwise on top, counter-clockwise…"
Jan 9, 2014
Ryan Vickers posted a discussion
Hello Everyone.I have converted my hexacopter over to Y6 and simultaneously updated to the latest firmware.APM 2.5I am having an issue where any yaw command causes the copter to dip and veer in the commanded direction in stead of rotating on a…
Jan 7, 2014
Ryan Vickers posted a discussion
Hello Everyone,Is anyone using the optional gimbal kit with the 3DR UDrones Hexa B?I have run into a wall on this.I have read and reread the PDF many times on hooking this thing up.The problem is that I am getting brown outs on A11. Not surprising…
May 7, 2013
Ryan Vickers posted a discussion
Does anyone know of a decent micro-Quad that I could as a trainer? Yes, I see many but.......I already purchased an Ardu hex (I don't want to fly it until I feel confident with something simpler) I also purchased the telemetry kit and Spektrum DX8.…
Apr 11, 2013