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Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Student at BYU, Provo. HAM Callsign: KE7ZLH KatanaGuy on RcGroups.com


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Stephen Carlson commented on Stephen Carlson's blog post Introducing the "Orange Hawk" Tricopter/Flying-Wing VTOL UAV
"The project is still intact, but with very little accomplished on it as life and school has been in the way (This was built during a brief island of stability in my engineering coursework). Looking at having more available time ahead, I've recently…"
Apr 16, 2016
Stephen Carlson commented on PX4's blog post PX4 - Call for VTOL test pilots
"I'd like to participate in this, will apply."
Dec 16, 2014
Stephen Carlson commented on Bart Theys's blog post Design of a multi-rotor VTOL UAV and docking station for automated aerial transport
"Very Cool!"
Jul 14, 2014
Stephen Carlson posted photos
Jul 12, 2014
Stephen Carlson posted a blog post
A refreshing piece on positive uses for UAVs on CNN. Mentionas DIY Drones. And positive responses in the comments sections, oh yeah!Link to full article and video: Videos from Drones
May 23, 2014
Stephen Carlson commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Last day to register for Sparkfun's Autonomous Vehicle Competition
"K, just read the blog post on SFE from today that mentions that it is today, but, Mountain Time Zone,...... still is the 21st! I'm getting really bummed out right now if I'm too late! I just purchased a PixHawk with the intent to get my VTOL working…"
May 21, 2014
Stephen Carlson commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Last day to register for Sparkfun's Autonomous Vehicle Competition
"Yikes! The registration mechanism is closed, but it is still technically the 21st. And where where did it say today is the last day?"
May 21, 2014
Stephen Carlson posted photos
May 1, 2014
Stephen Carlson commented on Chris Anderson's blog post "Perching" drone programmed to stall before landing, gripping
"Happy to say that I had a hand in working on this in 2011 and 2012. Awesome to see it on the news feed here."
Jan 28, 2014
Stephen Carlson posted a blog post
I've been several months under the radar, being pretty elusive. My apologies to all who are or have been hoping for more information. I noticed this morning that there have been a consistent number of views of my goofy Introduction video (See here:…
Dec 18, 2013
Stephen Carlson posted photos
Aug 8, 2013
Stephen Carlson commented on Darren's blog post Domino's 'DomiCopter' drone can deliver two large pepperonis
"I take the opposite view: It is exactly this type of vision that will enable small robotic aircraft to be accepted as a useful and valuable tool by the public. The contest here is "Ethics of Progress", and is the debate between: Should we allow…"
Jun 4, 2013
Stephen Carlson commented on Stefan Gofferje's blog post This guy can fly!
Jun 4, 2013
Stephen Carlson commented on Stephen Carlson's blog post Introducing the "Orange Hawk" Tricopter/Flying-Wing VTOL UAV
"Ow, correction on the bearings:
Motor Arm Support Bearings: (4, .25 in OD ID, .375 in ID OD, .125 in Thick Ball Bearings)"
Mar 23, 2013
Stephen Carlson commented on Stephen Carlson's blog post Introducing the "Orange Hawk" Tricopter/Flying-Wing VTOL UAV
"I've added two PDF files describing the vehicle geometry and build process. Fairly dry in build instructions and descriptions, but anyone who has built a flying wing will know what to do.

Some details in short:

The vehicle baseplate and frame are…"
Mar 23, 2013
Stephen Carlson commented on Stephen Carlson's blog post Introducing the "Orange Hawk" Tricopter/Flying-Wing VTOL UAV
"Sure!
The software used for the 3D solid model, as well as the stress simulation and 3D rendering is Autodesk Inventor 2012 Pro. It is available to highschool and university students free, I believe that all you need is an email address that has a…"
Mar 22, 2013
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