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Sky Monkey commented on Simon's blog post UAV's and shark spotting - a case study
"Hope this appears correctly...
If you want shark photos, go where they like to eat: surfers! Just kidding - but in this photo, there are about 115 Leopard sharks and one surfer.  They are only about 3 to 4 feet long and pose no threat.  Taken on…"
Feb 27, 2014
Sky Monkey commented on Emile L.'s blog post Quading Vacation (no wheels included)
"Emile, thank you for taking the time to collect, edit and upload your video.  I enjoyed it immensely!
I especially liked the long continual flight sequences - choppy vids to rawkous muzik does nothing for me.

Keep up the great work!!!!!"
Sep 24, 2012
Sky Monkey commented on trappy's blog post Unedited FPV Proximity
"The thing I like most on this video is the long duration clips. 
Chopping and mixing camera angles to the beat of the music is "edgy" but this shows me what the view the pilot sees.  And for me, FPV is all about the virtual reality of having my…"
Jun 9, 2012
Sky Monkey posted a discussion
Jun 3, 2012
Sky Monkey commented on trappy's blog post San Francisco [TBS@USA Grand Finale]
"Trappy - you have out done yourself!  Stunning!"
May 6, 2012
Sky Monkey commented on Saulius L.'s blog post Open-source embedable low-cost wifi board used for arducopter telemetry.
"Nice!  Have you performed any range checks?  What do you think the maximum link distance might be?"
May 6, 2012
Sky Monkey commented on trappy's blog post California Coast (TBS @ USA Road Trip 9/13)
"The grand finale?  My guess based on past efforts: The Golden Gate Bridge."
Mar 14, 2012
Sky Monkey commented on trappy's blog post Death Valley (TBS @ USA Road Trip Chapter 3)
"Thanks for clearing that up.  So what's next?
The Vegas Strip?
Boulder dam?
Grand Canyon?
Monument Valley?
Mesa Verde?
Carlsbad Cavern?  Underground UAV flying - cool!"
Feb 15, 2012
Sky Monkey commented on trappy's blog post Death Valley (TBS @ USA Road Trip Chapter 3)
"Is your RC aircraft controlled via 2.4GHz as well?"
Feb 15, 2012
Sky Monkey commented on Shannon Morrisey's blog post Congress Passes UAV Bill
"What? Government agencies supporting UAVs?  It could happen... NOT!  Check the following
Dvorak posted this without really providing any provenance:
http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2012/02/05/the-fbis-see-somethingsay-som...

Lots more here:…"
Feb 6, 2012
Sky Monkey commented on Andre S's blog post web censorship, SOPA/PIPA blackout, open-source and diydrones
Jan 18, 2012
Sky Monkey commented on Andre S's blog post web censorship, SOPA/PIPA blackout, open-source and diydrones
"Censorship is the least of the problems with SOPA.

If you post here with a link to a site and someone claims that site has unauthorized IP, they can have DIY-Drones taken off the air, immediately, with no recourse for the owners of DIY-Drones.  No…"
Jan 18, 2012
Sky Monkey commented on Jani Hirvinen's blog post ArduCopter Factory update: December 2011
"The enthusiasm is very evident - this is the sort of company that enjoys their work.  As you mentioned above, Sparkfun and of course, DIYDrones shop are also doing what they love best.  This is a winning combination - do a good job of having fun and…"
Dec 9, 2011
Sky Monkey posted a blog post
A very interesting architecture web site has a short blurb on a sculpture that will be assembled by quad copters. http://www.dezeen.com/2011/11/24/flight-assembled-architecture-by-g...
Nov 24, 2011
Sky Monkey commented on Gisela & Joe Noci's blog post Inexpensive UAV's used in nature conservation and Photography missions in Namibia.
"Very good use of this technology.
 
While others foolishly debate "safety" aspects, you are out in the real world getting real world results.  Animal tracking, poaching monitoring, and so on, you are doing positive work with this gear.
For other…"
Nov 23, 2011
Sky Monkey commented on Pete Hollands's blog post DIY Drones T3 racing in Venice
"As all the others have said   - Bravo!
 
The only surprise here is that there have not been 100 more comments!"
Nov 17, 2011
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