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Just getting into UAV's. Am waiting on my 3DR Y6.


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Portland, Oregon


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Tom Boyd posted a discussion
I have a virtually unused (6 flights total) factory built Y6 complete setup for sale. Purchased in early 2014.Includes Copter, Spektrum 6 radio, 4 batteries, chargers, FPV screen mounted to radio, extra arms/legs etc. purchased with copter.Copter…
May 8, 2018
Tom Boyd replied to Tom Boyd's discussion Pixhawk & APM 2.5 for sale
"Pixhawk has SOLD."
Jul 2, 2015
Tom Boyd replied to Tom Boyd's discussion Pixhawk & APM 2.5 for sale
"APM 2.5 has SOLD."
Jul 2, 2015
Tom Boyd replied to Tom Boyd's discussion Pixhawk & APM 2.5 for sale
"I have boat loads of cables. Happy to include anything I can. "
Jul 1, 2015
Tom Boyd replied to Tom Boyd's discussion Pixhawk & APM 2.5 for sale
"Yes. 3dr v2.5.2. Basically new. Never got the POS off the ground. "
Jul 1, 2015
Tom Boyd replied to Tom Boyd's discussion Pixhawk & APM 2.5 for sale
"No, not at that price.  I have some extra stuff, but for $100 you get the Pixhawk. "
Jun 29, 2015
Tom Boyd posted a discussion
APM 2.5 is new, never used.  Got it from a Kickstarter Project that was a POS. $50 shipped CONUS.The Pixhawk was purchased from someone on the list.  Purchased for use on a 250 build and it is just too big so I ended up going with a mini 3.1.   $100…
Jun 29, 2015
Tom Boyd replied to Kristian Olson's discussion TBS Discovery Pro, GoPro3+ BE, Pixhawk, FatShark Dominator + more
"I am interested in a couple items.  Sent you a "friend" request so we can discuss through PM's.  Thanks."
Apr 29, 2015
Tom Boyd replied to Felipe Rabat's discussion How to improve FPV and Telemetry Range in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"I have a 3dr assembled Y6 I got last spring.  The FPV was not acceptable IMHO.  I tried new antennas, but after about a year I got soooo fed up with the FPV that I contacted a local custom drone company for help.  The kind of company that, builds…"
Apr 7, 2015
Tom Boyd replied to Tom Boyd's discussion No Micro USB port for firmware update in Pocket Drone User Group
"Found it.  Had to cut the zip tie and move the cables around.  It was just covered up."
Apr 3, 2015
Tom Boyd posted discussions in Pocket Drone User Group
Apr 2, 2015
Tom Boyd replied to J'Rome's discussion Top 10 reasons DIY mini-uavs crash & the recommended equipment/procedure to address it?
"How about something simple, like much better documentation.  The level of information you get with your copter from 3DR is horrid, to say the least.  I have wires that I got in my kit that I still have no idea what they are for.  And if you are…"
Jul 22, 2014
Tom Boyd posted a discussion in Arducopter Y6 Owners
So I have 9 flights under my belt. First one resulted in a light crash, flip on landing, that resulted in a broken mast.  Replaced the mast and everything was perfect for flights 2 and 3.Flights 4, 5 and 6 I found that I could not "arm" the system…
Jul 15, 2014
Tom Boyd posted a discussion in Arducopter Y6 Owners
When I ordered my 2014 Y6 (fully assembled) I purchased the full OSD/FPV kit and FPV monitor from 3D Robotics.  To avoid any issues.Have it set up where I am using the "dual" receiver on the Monitor, not the receiver that came with the kit. Well, to…
Jul 14, 2014
Tom Boyd replied to Tom Boyd's discussion FPV/OSD Kit dual input? in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"I tt the shop this morning.  The challenge they are facing is that the RC passthrough function is "disabled" on the Pixhawk.
They suggested one of two options;
1.  Replace the satelite receiver with the traditional receiver, allowing me to plug the…"
Jun 30, 2014
Tom Boyd replied to Tom Boyd's discussion FPV/OSD Kit dual input? in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"So I purchased the stuff I needed.  Got the recharge/video cable from 3DR and a basic 3 way switch from RCCC.  
Got lazy and took it to a local/reputable drone shop (www.aerialtechnology.com) to do while I was on vacation.
They got it all set up but…"
Jun 29, 2014
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