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Milwaukee, WI


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Researcher working on wildlife(fish) radio tracking


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Milwaukee


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Sam replied to Randy's discussion AC3.1 & blown 3.3V regulator (was AC3.1-rc5 SPI speed problem)
"Update: We replaced the voltage regulator on the board, and the the message still appeared intermittently but it did not affect the simulation but eventually the issue came back and the autopilot would no longer fly the plane correctly in Xplane. I…"
Feb 25, 2014
Sam replied to Randy's discussion AC3.1 & blown 3.3V regulator (was AC3.1-rc5 SPI speed problem)
"Just wanted to add our blown 3DR APM 2.6 to the list.
Our APM 2.6 has never been flown, it was only ever powered via USB for sim, we tested in HIL simulation many times with prior firmware versions successfully, but recently with the new firmware it…"
Feb 14, 2014
Sam replied to Sam's discussion Advice for moving to Larger Scale RC Drones
"Just an update with some more info on the electronics setup we are going with.
APM 2.6 w/uBlox
Futaba FASST Rx
SmartFly PowerExpander Micro-12G
Optically Isolated Electronic Kill Switch
Flagpin Switch
Hitec HS-7954SH servos all around except for…"
Aug 26, 2013
Sam posted a discussion
We are currently working on a project that involves using UAVs for wildlife radio tracking. We have been gaining experience flying and working with the Ardupilot System in a glow powered trainer(72'') and are planning on moving up to an Aeroworks…
Aug 21, 2013