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Want to play and get some great aerial footage


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Steve Monro replied to Austin Eiter's discussion Pixhawk Failed CMD: 241
"In the end I calibrated mine with the Windows version in a VirtualBox emulation."
Apr 10, 2016
Steve Monro replied to Austin Eiter's discussion Pixhawk Failed CMD: 241
"I'm getting the same response on a mac pro using apm too, for my 3dr diy hexacopter."
Apr 8, 2016
Steve Monro posted a discussion in Melbourne
Hi all, just wondering if there's any flyers still in the Melbourne area. Looks like this group is dead?I'm out in Pakenham.Cheers,Steve
Apr 4, 2016
Steve Monro commented on Stephen Dade's blog post Changes to Australian RPA Legislation
"I can see this legislation as a great thing for small business operators who now won't have to go and fork out over $3-4k for a course, 'cause it means I will be able to start charging for aerial work (if I so desire) and do it legally. And... for…"
Apr 3, 2016
Steve Monro commented on Chris Anderson's blog post DIY Drones at 76,000 members -- plus 20% "Spirit of 76" 3DR discount to members
"Just an update. I had my order all sorted in the end via emails to some support peoples. ;) I was able to get through to the right people and the service was very fast. I'm happy now. :) I just wish there were phone numbers available that actually…"
Apr 1, 2016
Steve Monro commented on Chris Anderson's blog post DIY Drones at 76,000 members -- plus 20% "Spirit of 76" 3DR discount to members
"@Justin L. Mate, I litterally just pushed click on an order... sorry... I found a different way to do it. the combo of the gimbal doesn't work for AU. But, if I did the products separately, and apply the discount, it gives me flat rate of $100…"
Mar 31, 2016
Steve Monro commented on Chris Anderson's blog post DIY Drones at 76,000 members -- plus 20% "Spirit of 76" 3DR discount to members
"@Phillip, Sorry, I deleted the comments before. Though your statement was true for me. But this is what I get: http://postimg.org/image/iyifiqcbt/
I can not order the solo and gimbal combo with the applied special code. It's a real shame."
Mar 31, 2016
Steve Monro replied to Steve Monro's discussion 3DR Hexacopter on V3.2.1 firmware... downloadable parameters missing?
"Slight update... I've loaded the firmware via the older Mission Planner, and used the Wizard. I'll see how it all goes. But it seems that way, I can come back and use all the newer software. It's been a long time since I've flown - like over a year…"
Nov 8, 2015
Steve Monro posted a discussion
Hi guys,Well, it's been a while since I've flown, but installing the new APM Planner 2.0.18, and then loading the newest firmware on to my 3DR hexacopter, I'm not setting any common configurations for it. I see the X8, Y6 and so on, but not for the…
Nov 8, 2015
Steve Monro replied to Steve Monro's discussion Radio Broadcast Transmission Tower inspections
"Hmm. But I guess the question is, is anyone actually doing this kind of thing with success?"
Nov 1, 2015
Steve Monro posted a discussion
Hi all,It's been a long time since I've posted on here.I work for a radio broadcast company, and I've been wondering about the use of drones to inspect the tower and mounts of antennas and other gear mounted up there.We have STL links and FM…
Oct 29, 2015
Steve Monro commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Lost drone ads proliferating on Craigslist
"@Swift, Not sure how it's relevant, but I use 3DR gear. My batteries at a 3200 S3 and a 5200 S4"
Jul 13, 2014
Steve Monro commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Lost drone ads proliferating on Craigslist
"Draw a line between you to China on a map and start following it... You may just find your DJI drone... ;)"
Jul 11, 2014
Steve Monro posted a discussion in Australia
There is a UAV conference coming up in Melbourne in a few weeks I was wondering if anyone from here is going?http://www.informa.com.au/conferences/defence-conference/uav-triple... if someone presenting there is able to share notes from…
Jul 9, 2014
Steve Monro commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Free presentations on UAVs in the Resources Industry
"Hey Chris, thanks for posting these!"
Jul 9, 2014
Steve Monro commented on Steve Maller's blog post The end of my quad
"Sorry to hear mate. I know it would upset me if I lost mine that way. Hope she shows back up again during low tide... :("
Aug 1, 2013
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