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ronin57 commented on Guinard Voelkl's blog post Eagle Y6 mapping drone
"Guys, the big problem I see here (and do your homework) is the integration of the Voitlander (albeit a very nice lens) with the Sony is simply....an old technology lens (no longer produced since '09) developed for "film" cameras not "digital" i.e.…"
Jul 11, 2014
ronin57 commented on Letterman's blog post 3D Robotics Brushless Gimbal
"so where is the rest of the story? camera setup, processes, etc. You tell the people it can do these things, but I don't hear how? I think it's just another Chris A. empty box! Same story, different day."
Oct 29, 2013
ronin57 commented on Crasher's blog post DJI add free waypoint to the Naza and Wookong
"You need the Datalink 2.4; PMU; GS download firmware V3.16 (will upgrade to V4.0)after install.
16 waypoint navigation; height and radius limits, etc."
Sep 27, 2013
ronin57 commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Announcing the next era at 3D Robotics
"Agreed, take care of the real immediate needs, i.e. customer service (should be #1 priority and diy's really sucks), taking care of the product pipeline in a timely manner. I fully understand the need to be prepared for the near future, but take…"
Sep 26, 2013
ronin57 commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post Well its Friday and this is cool
"If it's a Curtis Youngblood product (and it is)....then it's fantastic. I've followed him since the '80's and just admire at how he keeps re-inventing himself. A true asset to the R/C community and a true innovator."
Aug 30, 2013
ronin57 commented on Thomas J Coyle III's blog post UAS demonstrates potential of unmanned aircraft for wildfire use
"Thomas, my friends' lake house in Sportsmans World inside Hell's Gates was the only house to survive that massive fire. All the other homes had been destroyed. If you know the area, his house is the one inside the Gate's with the helipad we use to…"
Jun 19, 2013
ronin57 commented on ronin57's blog post Ninjacopters - New frame design
"http://ninjacopters.com/
website is now up and onlinehttp://ninjacopters.com"
Jun 11, 2013
ronin57 commented on ronin57's blog post Ninjacopters - New frame design
Jun 10, 2013
ronin57 commented on ronin57's blog post Ninjacopters - New frame design
"Heading out to get new tires on, let's touch base later.
Jared"
Jun 8, 2013
ronin57 commented on ronin57's blog post Ninjacopters - New frame design
"these are for the "pod and boom" (center plate/arms configuration), not the "uni-frame" style frames"
Jun 8, 2013
ronin57 commented on ronin57's blog post Ninjacopters - New frame design
"here's a pic of the top plates on the motor mount. They are interchangeable, so a customer can customize his copter.
Excuse the pic quality, I just shot it with my phone while here at the office."
Jun 8, 2013
ronin57 commented on ronin57's blog post Ninjacopters - New frame design
"sure, I sent you a friend request, so respond back and we can communicate.
Being in graphics, signage, etc. for 30 yrs. I have all the toys in house to do just about anything. i.e. cnc router table, waterjet, laser, screen, sublimation, wide format…"
Jun 8, 2013
ronin57 commented on ronin57's blog post Ninjacopters - New frame design
"Jared, you have my namesake, so from one Jared to another, I just want to say that these quads are flying really well.Watch the vid and see. Again, they are fun to make and fun to fly. I have a lot of interest in them and I prefer to keep the…"
Jun 8, 2013
ronin57 commented on ronin57's blog post Ninjacopters - New frame design
"Thanks for the words of encouragement . The proof is in the videos. 8 minute flight time ( 20 % left in the tank), motor/esc temps are good, on a 3s 3300, and it's a fun flying frame. No scientific analysis needed, just grab and go have fun.
Again,…"
Jun 8, 2013
ronin57 commented on ronin57's blog post Ninjacopters - New frame design
""better" in my opinion depends on your personal tastes as well as what you want from it. I have numerous multicopters I fly, most of them with apm boards. I have a large AP hex, fast and furious quads, and fpv 450mm size quads, etc. I haven't flown…"
Jun 8, 2013
ronin57 commented on ronin57's blog post Ninjacopters - New frame design
Jun 8, 2013
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