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Gender

Male


Location

miami


About Me:

Miami Dade Fire Fighter interested in using UAVs and ground based RPV's for fire control and USAR operations.


Hometown:

miami, fl


Activity Feed

david albert commented on Jeff Scholl's blog post Above NAB 2012 in Las Vegas with the CineStar
"Anyone going this year?  I am setting up travel arrangements now.
-dave"
Mar 8, 2013
david albert commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Procerus shows off their new quadcopter at AUVSI
"Just curious, have any of you flown the DJI S800 with Wookong and Zenmuse?  I was lucky enough to try one and I would put money on it if you did a multicopter Procerus shootout.
-dave"
Sep 24, 2012
david albert commented on Chris Anderson's blog post DIYDrones now at 13,000 members
"Congrats!"
Dec 22, 2010
david albert commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 6,000+ members of DIY Drones!
"Congrats! That is really an awesome achievement! To be honest, when you first advertised your site on RCGROUPS a few years ago, I didn't think it would last long. I am glad I was wrong! Good job!
-dave"
Oct 27, 2009
david albert posted a discussion
FYI,For those of you who may be persueing this as more than a hobby. (I am not affiliated in any way, just a heads up).-daveAttached : UAS Course Flyeruav course.jpg
Feb 22, 2009
david albert posted a discussion
I just recieved my copy of Unmanned Vehicles Handbook 2009 from the Shephard Group. Compared to the nearly $2000 Janes Defense wants for thiers, I think it is a good deal at $80.See pics below.uav book 1.jpguav book 2.jpg
Feb 19, 2009
david albert commented on John Bartley K7AAY's blog post Why I'm Here - To Save Firefighter Lives With A Drone Radio Repeater
"Just another note, you were saying something about antennas in the wings, don't forget to consider the possibility of cross polarization and resulting attenuation. You may need to have your stick pointed up. And...something else that we have done is…"
Feb 8, 2009
david albert commented on John Bartley K7AAY's blog post Why I'm Here - To Save Firefighter Lives With A Drone Radio Repeater
"I believe I may be the fire fighter that was mentioned earlier in this thread. I work for Miami Dade Fire Rescue and I have proposed the idea to our department. Although there were high levels of optimism, ultimately it boiled down to the CoA. As…"
Feb 8, 2009
david albert commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Warning: bad experience with UNAV
"Wow, I am suprised he acted this way. Didn't you do an interview with him a few months ago? I can't imagine what he was thinking considering the audience you have.
-dave"
Jul 18, 2008
david albert replied to Rory Paul's discussion Carbon Fiber and Interference + antenna issue.
"Carbon fiber is electically and rf conductive and can act as an rf shield. I would mount the antenna external to the fuse, possibly in the wings? As far as whip or rubber duck, both can have very different propogation and reception characteristics.…"
Jul 15, 2008
david albert commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Five good planes to convert to a UAV
"Electric Kadet Senior is good too. Axi 4120/18 with a 14"x7" prop, 5S lipo of about 5000mAh to 10,000mAh capacity and a good 80amp Esc. I like Castle's HV-85, it doesn't even get warm. :) For similar performance on a smaller scale, the Herr Cloud…"
Jul 12, 2008
david albert replied to Tom Sozzi's discussion transmission range for typical 72 mhz remote
"Range is dependent on a number of things. Antenna are measured in dB. The higher the dB the further your signal will travel and can be recieved, however, the narrower your beam width will be. So, an 8dB patch may have a 65 degree window while a 24dB…"
Jul 12, 2008
david albert replied to Guru's discussion Building a more durable UAV
"An inexpensive way to build a composite vehicle is to cut one out of foam. Once you have an airframe that meets your design goals (I highly doubt it will be your first attempt) cover the proven foam aircraft with 2oz glass and minimal amount of…"
Feb 28, 2008
david albert commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Interview: UNAV's Dave Perry on the PicoPilot autopilot
"I would have liked to ask, "Why did you discontinue the PDC-10?"
-dave"
Feb 28, 2008
david albert posted a discussion
I have an emergency project and I need your help. I am putting a presentation together for the fire department where I work on UAVs. I need info or links as to why UAVs are better than manned vehicles. Specifically, I remember some aircraft crashing…
Feb 7, 2008
david albert left a comment for Nate Poston
"I recieved your comment, but you ask no question. I am not sure how to help you."
Jan 23, 2008
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