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NSW


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Using a custom built Multirotor for AP DJI P4P Tuffwing Skywalker x8


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Smiths Lake


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Troy Fardell left a comment for Vincent Hoog
"Hi Vincent, 
my turn to look into the pixhawk in a manned aircraft. How did you go? Any tips . Thanks Troy "
Aug 2, 2018
Troy Fardell replied to robert's discussion MS4525 pressure sensitivity
"hi Robert,
I have installed one of these into my Sensefly ebee asa replacement. Unfortunately it does not seem sensative enough. It is also in the Pixhawk kit where it displays much more sensitivity. Any idea why and can it be adjusted?
Cheers
Troy"
Dec 20, 2017
Troy Fardell commented on John C.'s blog post Sequoia In The Wild!
"Hi,
We fly a standard ebee, no the ag, and wondered if buying a sequoia is plug n play? Will a std usb work?
Also, has anyon e compared the Canon S110 (pretty std cam for ebee) to the Sequoia RGB at 100m? I know its 16mp but mp is only 1/2 the…"
Jun 4, 2016
Troy Fardell replied to Branson's discussion CASA approved RPAS training for civilians
"QBE was $5000-8000 per year!!! when I got a quote 2 years ago. Unfortunately it was a one size fits all policy, that is the Reaper. I know CASA recently ran a workshop on the issue but I don't know the outcome. I did have a policy through Zurich…"
Nov 28, 2013
Troy Fardell replied to paul riseborough's discussion A batch of faulty Pitot/Static probes - how to detect and fix in ArduPlane User Group
"Yep mine is the same. Thanks for the heads up"
Apr 6, 2013
Troy Fardell replied to Boris Matuschka's discussion Ardupilot Antenna Tracking via Videolink?
"Kind of the opposite to what you guys are talking but same idea.
I need long long range and the video/audio stream is the weak link(1280mhz). I am using a 3DR 433mhz for telemetry data and wondered if anyone had worked a way to get the gps data…"
Feb 15, 2013
Troy Fardell replied to Gábor Zoltán's discussion Adding extra functions to MinimOSD
"Pedro, where does one learn (tutorial) to add code like the rssi to the APM. I am not familiar with Arduino programming.
Thanks"
Nov 27, 2012
Troy Fardell left a comment on ArduPlane User Group
"How/where do I access the 'config' area to add in rssi code thing?
#define CONFIG_APM_HARDWARE APM_HARDWARE_APM2
What things should I be warned about doing in there?
Thanks"
Nov 23, 2012
Troy Fardell commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post New MTK firmware fix update.
"Well I had the BROM_CMD_START_FAIL issue tried numerous baud rates etc....WORKS. I swapped the tx/D- & Rx/D+ cables. I now have the big 'O'   :)  my proven baud rate was 38400.
So on mine the green cable went FTDI Rx --> GPS in"
Nov 2, 2012
Troy Fardell commented on Alexander LeBrun's blog post ArduPilot Purple + Skywalker X8 + FPV = Summer Loving
"Yeah Simon I know what you mean about the COG. I too have found I need a 4s 5000 in the nose to counter the chute in the back. Yet to maiden but I am concerned about the long power run & emf. Im thinking of wrapping the cables in ali foil tape.…"
Oct 31, 2012
Troy Fardell replied to Barry's discussion gps output
"Im setting up too with the telefly.
 I read the DIYdrones gps module has special MTK binary protocol instead of normal NEMA. Im still trying to sus it out.
Do you have the extension board?
I have no video out, but have OSD display...You?"
Oct 20, 2012
Troy Fardell left a comment on ArduPlane User Group
"Ok Im a dummy...I did have MP on my lappy but it wouldnt connect to the apm (would& get 224 of the 235 files & time out). In frustration I removed all MP programs. Now I dont know if I have downloaded the right ones 2) all the software.)
My l/top is…"
Oct 16, 2012
Troy Fardell commented on Alexander LeBrun's blog post ArduPilot Purple + Skywalker X8 + FPV = Summer Loving
"So Im only hrs off its maiden. Where exactly can I find the PID Parameters to download? or do I type them manually in from the posted picture near the start of the thread?
Thanks"
Oct 15, 2012
Troy Fardell commented on Robert Krogh (hooks)'s blog post X8 flying wing
"...click "continue reading" on the top post to see the pics."
Jul 19, 2012
Troy Fardell commented on Robert Krogh (hooks)'s blog post X8 flying wing
"here is mine so far. I think it will be the heaviest one flying. Chute landing ortho mapper
X8 Build log"
Jul 19, 2012
Troy Fardell left a comment on ArduPlane User Group
"Dragon lab Current sensor
Is it ok to use with APM2? I noted somewhere the Attopilot sensor needed some resistors removed and a jumper put on. Anyone using a Dragon labs CS? modifications??
Thanks"
Jul 15, 2012
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