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Male


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Boise, ID


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Really into the automated quadcopters. I have ahome built version. And now the 3dr iris+


Hometown:

idaho


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kevin posted a discussion
So i have fried the esc board twice. Got the bird back and running early January. took it out, flipped backward on me.Fast forward to today. connected to MP went through the firmware update performed all calibrations that I could including Esc…
Feb 29, 2016
kevin replied to Alex Covo's discussion 3dr Solo Firmware Update 1.1.12 in 3DR SOLO
"Anyone have a problem updating today. After a call to 3dr I get a questionable awnser. So another update is coming Monday because this update grounded supposedly not just me.
Current info settings are still the same except now autopilot says unkown…"
Aug 21, 2015
kevin posted a discussion in 3DR SOLO
I seem to recall reading a statement about a flight simulator specifically for the solo. I went by my local best buy and they have a SOLO displayed and the controller connected to a tv monitor where one could use the controller and virtually fly a…
Jul 11, 2015
kevin replied to kevin's discussion no copy or edit function on 3dr radio in IRIS
"Todd,
I appreciate all the info. I followed the steps, however because I'm waiting for the adapter plate to the gimbal. Then i can test the tilt operation and confirm.
My next question has to do with programming the pan function of the g3 gimbal."
May 6, 2015
kevin replied to kevin's discussion no copy or edit function on 3dr radio in IRIS
"I appreciate that Todd. Im wating for my gimbal mount to show up right now. But getting the radio working would be great!
What's your preferred way of communication?"
May 4, 2015
kevin posted a discussion in IRIS
I have been trying to upgrade my iris+ with a new feiyu g3 gimbal. Ive watched this youtube video...https://youtu.be/93wuN27OFFUIn it they show what control switches to use, followed the instructions. However when I get to copying or we editting the…
May 2, 2015
kevin posted a discussion
I have been trying to upgrade my iris+ with a new feiyu g3 gimbal. Ive watched this youtube video...https://youtu.be/93wuN27OFFUIn it they show what control switches to use, followed the instructions. However when I get to copying or we editting the…
May 1, 2015
kevin replied to Dillon Azzam's discussion Iris+ Tarot Gimbal Settings
"Any luck with this? I am also trying to get the follow me function worring but my gimbal just points straight down in leash mode. sometimes going past 90 and then the screen eels like its keeps trying to tilt further and further back. I am about to…"
Apr 28, 2015
kevin replied to kevin's discussion Iris+ no RTL, or follow me mode working. in IRIS
"ok, finally got rtl and follow me working.
This may sound obvious to some. For whatever reason I assumed when i connected to droid tower and it confirms audibly. That the iris sees the droid device and follow me should work, loiter etc.
I rarely…"
Apr 24, 2015
kevin replied to kevin's discussion Iris+ takes flight then lands itself thrice in IRIS
"I cant remember exactly at this point what the number was and what I changed it to. If you follow the previous posts there's ascreen where you can change the parameters. Im sorry I haven't really helped"
Apr 16, 2015
kevin replied to kevin's discussion Iris+ no RTL, or follow me mode working. in IRIS
"What if in follow me the antenna telemetry usb connection to my phone dislodges or isnt connected well? Will the iris crash or just land it self? I ask because the other day when i tried follow me, i thought the telem came loose and i wasnt sure if…"
Apr 9, 2015
kevin replied to kevin's discussion Iris+ no RTL, or follow me mode working. in IRIS
"I enjoyed your video! Well done what editor did you say you use?"
Apr 9, 2015
kevin replied to kevin's discussion Iris+ no RTL, or follow me mode working. in IRIS
"So ive been trying all day to reset the controller.based on the steps indicated , I must have an issue with my tx. I cant delete any of the parameters I can only go back and start a new model as indicated in the steps process. And when it comes to…"
Apr 8, 2015
kevin replied to kevin's discussion Iris+ no RTL, or follow me mode working. in IRIS
"Also noticing page 15 custom switches screen i has cs1 for the first entry and cs1 again for the next entry, However I just can't change that ccs2 to a cs1"
Apr 8, 2015
kevin replied to kevin's discussion Iris+ no RTL, or follow me mode working. in IRIS
"Does it matter that channel 8,9,10 are apparently being used, Ive tried to delete the channel 8,9, 10, parameters. Nothing, followed the directions on page 14"
Apr 8, 2015
kevin replied to kevin's discussion Iris+ no RTL, or follow me mode working. in IRIS
"Yes please may i see an example"
Apr 8, 2015
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