DIY Drones Member Projects

Hello DIY Droners.

Please allow me to introduce the "DIY Drones Projects" Google docs spreadsheet.

Many DIY Drones members would like a place to lookup the details of successful DIY Drones projects completed by fellow members. Unfortunately, the structure of the DIY Drones site does not allow us to build any kind of online respository. That's where the "DIY Drones Projects"spreadsheet comes into view. It's goal is to provide an additional resource for members to use while planning their next DIY Drones project.

The concept is simple. Members who have successfully assembled and flown their UAV project craft are asked to share details with the community via an on-line form. At Chris's suggestion, the form will utilize the "KISS" approach and will provide as many drop-down selection choices as possible to minimize the time it takes to complete the questions.

When the form is submitted the results will be available to the community as a planning resource. Ideally the results will be available as a raw download or filtered using available reports. We'll be able to see trends, determine common configurations base upon project platform type as well as other useful information.

Here's the kicker... I've build the form and spreadsheet, but we need need project details. If you have had success with your project, please take a few minutes and complete the "DIY Drones Member Projects". The results will be assembled and made available to members on the site.

Thanks,
Brian

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Brian March 22, 2011 at 7:21pm

So we have requests for additional fields; DIYDrones Username, Motor/esc model numbers, a bump in the # of RC channels and maybe links to DIYDrones photo album?

Anyone opposed to these additions? If not, I'll add the fields and will fill in any of those details existing records. You can use the link to the spreadsheet and tell me the row number for your entry.
Matthew Coleman March 22, 2011 at 10:07am

Please can you increase the number of radio channels. Some of us need more than 8.
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Brian March 22, 2011 at 5:27am

I can add any additional fields that the community wants to answer.

@MarcS - The DIYDrones blog link field could be used to link the "who" but as stated I can add a user field. As far as flight goes, are you talking hours of flight on the platform or individual flights? The "Flight Duration" field is intended for duration of one flight.

@Danny - What needs to be done to adapt this for quads? I just need to know what is missing.

TonyH - At least it was good inside the drop-down... Fixed - Thanks
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Dany Thivierge March 22, 2011 at 4:58am

Would be nice to see this adapted for quad copter as well...
MarcS March 22, 2011 at 12:47am

Hi,

nice List. Ideas for additional fields: DIYDrones Username, flight experiences (fliying hours)
Tony H March 21, 2011 at 10:09pm

Good idea. Just note that "shields" is misspelled ;)
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Brian March 21, 2011 at 9:36pm

Mark, here's the link, not much help yet...
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AierJMfBSQSBdHpKU2JJUHlsVW...
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Mark Harrison March 21, 2011 at 9:09pm

This is great. Could you add fields for motor and esc model numbers as well? Could you post the URL for the read-only google spreadsheet this is feeding?
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Chris Anderson March 21, 2011 at 8:51pm

Thanks, Brian! Just a note to everyone:Brian has made this a very easy-to-use survey form. You don't need to enter data in a spreadsheet. Just answer a few questions from drop down menus and you're done!

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