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NSW
About Me:
Have been flying RC models for 30 years, attended 3 world championships, I have been in the UAV industry for the last 10 years
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
I have been employed in the UAV industry for the last ten years, from pilot to building sensor systems to design of airframes
Hometown:
Port Macquarie
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"Hi Pmarche,
I use 60a foxtech speedies with Simon k firmware, the foxtech props have proven to be pretty nice too. Very stiff and very light"
I use 60a foxtech speedies with Simon k firmware, the foxtech props have proven to be pretty nice too. Very stiff and very light"
"Firstly these comments are not aimed at anyone in particular, but if the cap fits then feel free to put the hat on....! I think a lot of you guys are missing an important point. It is NOT the PIXHAWK that has the issue, it is the speedies and Simon…"
I have some logs from 2 vehicles testing the battery fail safe (6s packs, set to 21.5v) with no fail safe event when going down to 21.3v I can post them if they are useful.
"Hi Rob, Setting up a largish heli for Phil C,(re recent email from phil r).. What version of code do you recommend running at the moment?
Cheers
Steve
(bet it's warmer here than there at the moment!!)"
Cheers
Steve
(bet it's warmer here than there at the moment!!)"
"Damn phone, first line was meant to be WASN'T trying to tag every one... Sorry guys!"
"Oliver, sorry i just reread my post and maybe i was a little harsh, i was trying to tag all in one category. I know some world class 3d pilots (giant scale) that have only been flying for 3~5 years And would have a hard time explaining ANY…"
"Oh, one more thing,... For X8 owners,. if you want to use less reflex and improve performance and handeling try cutting off the "Camera Bump" on the bottom of the main body,... you will NEED to move your cg over 25mm forward AND tape the wing so the…"
"Seriously guys , those of you that think this is a knock off would say that a mini (car) is a knock-off of a Volvo,... cause it has wheels....
For those of you that think this is a knockoff it just shows how little aerodynamic knowledge you have.
I…"
For those of you that think this is a knockoff it just shows how little aerodynamic knowledge you have.
I…"
"Just like to take a minute and say thanks again to Rob, Randy and the Dev team. And all the beta testers, especially those that suffered for the rest of us! hats off to you all!!
I have built a rather large coaxial quad for a commercial purpose, and…"
I have built a rather large coaxial quad for a commercial purpose, and…"
"I strongly disagree with the issues you guys are raising about weight. If you build it right it can be very strong and still quite light. I fly fully moulded gliders and they are bullet proof compared to what is required for a X8
I Like the idea…"
I Like the idea…"
"Ok, found a couple of things that are a little interesting....
Uploaded beta firmware, flies awesome! (TBS type frame)
i added a buzzer and moved a few things around, wouldn't arm. redid compass cal. numbers went from really low to over 600+!!!…"
Uploaded beta firmware, flies awesome! (TBS type frame)
i added a buzzer and moved a few things around, wouldn't arm. redid compass cal. numbers went from really low to over 600+!!!…"
"Hi Randy, ok did alot of testing on the bench
Test 1
Setup.
Laptop running MP 1.2.75 RFD 900 on ground station using a 2cell lipo through a 5v reg.
current quad octo config,
5v reg supply for apm and reciever
another 5v reg for RFD900 (grounds…"
Test 1
Setup.
Laptop running MP 1.2.75 RFD 900 on ground station using a 2cell lipo through a 5v reg.
current quad octo config,
5v reg supply for apm and reciever
another 5v reg for RFD900 (grounds…"
"Hi Euan, I am running a large octo on 5 cells and use this sensor... takes a little bit of fiddling to get the current draw calibrated but usually get it close with in a couple of flights...
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10644
Only a guess but…"
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10644
Only a guess but…"
"Hi Randy, and everyone else!
I am flying a large coaxial machine and have noticed that my telemetry disappears as soon as I raise the throttle above idle. I am using RFD900 modems and no matter what settings I use as soon as I go above idle it…"
I am flying a large coaxial machine and have noticed that my telemetry disappears as soon as I raise the throttle above idle. I am using RFD900 modems and no matter what settings I use as soon as I go above idle it…"
"Hi Guys,
Just wanted to take a minute to say a big thank you to the dev team. You guys are unbelievable with what you keep achieving!
I have built a larger quad-octo for survey work and I am using turnigy multistar 40amp speedies. I had it tuned…"
Just wanted to take a minute to say a big thank you to the dev team. You guys are unbelievable with what you keep achieving!
I have built a larger quad-octo for survey work and I am using turnigy multistar 40amp speedies. I had it tuned…"
"Hmmm, Naza is a fantastic system IF you don't understand multirotors. It will get you flying quicker than what the APM will. However The APM has so much more to offer if you take the time to learn and understand. The setup guides are pretty good now…"
