Sarel P. Wagner's Posts

Events or Calendar

Posted by Sarel P. Wagner on April 16, 2010 at 2:54am

Chris, how about a section for events or even a calendar so we can keep track of events, meetings and other relevant UAV issues?Rgrds

IASSA, Light Unmanned Aircraft Flight Demonstration

Posted by Sarel P. Wagner on November 22, 2009 at 7:30am

This event happened on Sunday 22 November 2009.More images and videos to follow soon.

UAV Flying Day v2.pdf The brochure.

All these shots on a Sony HD Webbie (my UAV camera) as a test.

Laser rangefinder with RS232 output

Posted by Sarel P. Wagner on October 16, 2009 at 3:58am

See: http://www.opti-logic.com/industrial_rangefinders.htm Pricing from $495 for the 100 yard unit to $595 for the 400yard one.7-9VDC conditioned required and Current draw @ full power (~ 1.8W)Range (Minimum 4 Yards)Resolution 0.2mDimensions: 32x78x84mmWeight: < 8oz

Open Source Airframe

Posted by Sarel P. Wagner on September 30, 2009 at 5:33am

Can anybody shed some light on the accuracy of the airflow around the fuselage on the attached image? The wing is based on the GM15 foil. Rest of the details is in the picture. The modeling was done with XFLR5.Does the results of lift, drag etc look credible?

RgrdsSarel Wagner

New Laser Rangefinder

Posted by Sarel P. Wagner on August 17, 2009 at 8:26am

Aerius Photonics of Ventura, Calif., is showing its new 25-gram miniature laser rangefinder, the MLR 100, designed for use as a proximity sensor, height above ground sensor, laser altimeter and scanning transceiver for miniature laser detection and ranging (LADAR) systems.

Also a link: http://www.procerusuav.com/Downloads/DataSheets/AeriusMiniatureLaserRangefinder.pdfRgrds

Project Nelson

Posted by Sarel P. Wagner on May 16, 2009 at 10:43am

Finally the project has a name, Project Nelson :) From the Seagull song fame" The Seagulls name was Nelson"Finished the build today, did the first un powered launch today, went ok.Regards

My project started

Posted by Sarel P. Wagner on May 11, 2009 at 12:31pm

Well today placed the order for a few bits n bobs with a widget or two thrown in :) the Ardupilot and accessories was ordered. This includes the 900Mhz Xbee Pro, only the FMA sensors to order still as they are back in stock on the 15th :DThe new DSX9 2.4Ghz and the EasyStar with brushless upgrade can now be put to good use, well as soon as the thing is built....

Radio

Posted by Sarel P. Wagner on May 6, 2009 at 11:59am

Today was radio day :) JR DSX9 it was, easy to change modes, easy to program and 2.4Ghz. More than enough radio to grow into over time, good local support and the price was reasonable.Now the build can start, well that is after the hobby room is prepared :)Later...

My foamie UAV

Posted by Sarel P. Wagner on May 6, 2009 at 4:17am

Well took the first steps to UAV heaven :) Havent flown in over 20 years..... So there, this will be a challenge, or rather maybe a few (or plenty) of them.Got the Easystar yesterday, a few odds and ends, upgraded to a brushless motor etc.... will take a few pics as I go along :)