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About Me:
M.S. computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Not quite politically correct Artificial inference is a huge interest Work in target discrimination
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
Romantic about beautiful flight RC soaring and electrics as a hobby I see no difference between high tech RC and UAVs, except for weapons capability and legal flight restraints
Hometown:
USA
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"In the model airplane community, it is accepted that 1/3 of the lift of a fixed airfoil comes from the bottom, and 2/3 from the top. Propellers are treated as a type of airfoil. It has been interesting to read your comments on the design of…"
"I'm not implying anything that I did not explicitly address (above).
There are a couple of concerns that I have as a hobbyist in America:
1. The FAA seems to want to declare the entire hobby of RC flying as a subset of full-sized aircraft,…"
There are a couple of concerns that I have as a hobbyist in America:
1. The FAA seems to want to declare the entire hobby of RC flying as a subset of full-sized aircraft,…"
"I can't see the desirability of complete drone delivery from a warehouse (I wouldn't want low level drone highways and their sky pollution). Robotic vehicle delivery seems feasible, but I don't see how drones would fit into that picture. It's not a…"
"Good questions brought up, about what the line is between nonmilitary and military technology. There are extensive lists of controlled "capabilities" in the US (hardware and software) that are illegal to export without government approval. Unless a…"
"You're right that the AMA and the broader hobby and FAA airspace are different topics. But the FAA is looking seriously at the AMA and its clubs' safety regulations, and my comments from the standpoint of an AMA member are relevant.
If you look at…"
If you look at…"
"An app to locate airspace of surrounding airports, is a really good idea. In America, I wish that the FAA would place all AMA flying fields on their GPS maps for pilots of full-sized aircraft. AMA flying field are a fixed hazard, just like high…"
"That something is somone's hobby, does not make it legal. And there are other complications. In Arizona, my hobby may be barbecuing, but I can't do that at the AMA club because of serious wild fire dangers. So the government does have the right to…"
"In America, the AMA sanctions flying at accredited AMA flying fields, within line of sight. Flying anything outside these guidelines should not be confused with AMA model flying. Commercial "drone" pilots often disregard AMA safety rules by flying…"
"NO need to be discouraged! Until you've toasted about 3 dozen planes, you have not seen many of the things that can go wrong! The difficult thing is having the guts to learn to fly.
1. get the basics very close to right before you launch
CG about…"
1. get the basics very close to right before you launch
CG about…"
"What is your flying skill level? (If none, you need to learn how to fly first.)
What types of planes are they? (Different types require different skill levels.)
Do you have a computer RC flight simulator? (Fly the same type of plane on a simulator…"
What types of planes are they? (Different types require different skill levels.)
Do you have a computer RC flight simulator? (Fly the same type of plane on a simulator…"
"Speed and efficiency of flight are important. Look at the type of the airfoil (effects flight speed, and glide efficiency), and whether or not you can put a power system on it that is acceptable. For efficient flight, you will need lifting wings…"
"What do you mean by "you people"? (Tropic Thunder)
You might try wrapping them in foam, and putting that inside a foam "crunch box".
Make sure that the heavy things (batteries, motor) are not in line to crash through your electronics, if the plane…"
You might try wrapping them in foam, and putting that inside a foam "crunch box".
Make sure that the heavy things (batteries, motor) are not in line to crash through your electronics, if the plane…"
"Big thermal sailplanes (3-4 meters) can stay up for hours, thermalling. They may only have an 1800mAh 2S LiPo battery.
But just staying in the air a long time, doesn't mean that the plane can complete a specific task!
There is no universal…"
But just staying in the air a long time, doesn't mean that the plane can complete a specific task!
There is no universal…"
"My first real plane was a mini-Telemaster. 47" and about 3.5 lbs full up weight. It flew beautifully.
Some observations on how it flies:
- It is too light to avoid nosing over, when taking off and landing on grass. You will have a lot of bent motor…"
Some observations on how it flies:
- It is too light to avoid nosing over, when taking off and landing on grass. You will have a lot of bent motor…"
"Ducted fans are really inefficient.
External props are more efficient.
Pushers allow your sensors to look forward. Pullers mean that video has to look through props (bad).
Electrics are quiet and clean, but diesel fuel stores more energy per weight…"
External props are more efficient.
Pushers allow your sensors to look forward. Pullers mean that video has to look through props (bad).
Electrics are quiet and clean, but diesel fuel stores more energy per weight…"
