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Denton, TX
About Me:
ok. yes! err, what was the question?
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
could not get updated aerial imagery that I know exists, then I found Chris' video announcing DIY Drones and I caught the bug. hard.
Hometown:
Denton, TX
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"I began to suspend the member sojibarif, whose only content was spamming forums with illegal download links, no discussion, no content, just multiple links to the new avengers movie. My intent was to pause his mashing the post on more discussions,…"
"Someone approved the "UAV career site" blog post with a moderator comment by TCIII to "do not approve" until consensus still at the top of the content.
Please read the story before you approve it, especially the bold part from another mod asking…"
Please read the story before you approve it, especially the bold part from another mod asking…"
If you have experience making maps from aerial photographs, you know it takes effort. When I stumbled upon another UAV-related kickstarter, Mapping with Drones, I backed them without giving it another thought. But it wasn’t because I thought…
"Given the way moderation functions within the Ning platform, I suspect this has specific application to our task/community:
http://m.slashdot.org/story/202173"
http://m.slashdot.org/story/202173"
"Nicely done, bravo."
"Move to a 4s battery, get lower Kv motors, increase prop size, optimize lift target for 1.15x weight at the most efficient arc for your motor/prop combo.
Use: http://www.ecalc.ch/xcoptercalc.php?ecalc&lang=en"
Use: http://www.ecalc.ch/xcoptercalc.php?ecalc&lang=en"
"3DR Y6 discussed here, if anyone wants to work up a blog:
http://icesat.gsfc.nasa.gov/icesat2/epo_hex.php"
http://icesat.gsfc.nasa.gov/icesat2/epo_hex.php"
"Anyone want to publish, with your analysis or commentary?
http://gpsworld.com/glonass-gone-then-back/"
http://gpsworld.com/glonass-gone-then-back/"
"Using Mission Planner, push a hexacopter firmware. This will pull a firmware version with the appropriate frame type configured.
If you've done this, then it's a different problem, naturally."
If you've done this, then it's a different problem, naturally."
"Two words: discharge rate. Good luck."
"Sorry, what does the nexus tab have to do with a telemetry module?"
"Just a heads up, I'm told Son's of Guns is airing an episode in which they affix a camera, 9mm firearm, and remote trigger to a "drone" (probably an RC multicopter) so be ready for the influx of blog and forum posts, YouTube links, etc."
"Thanks Joe. Good to see posts like this."
"Good point, I didn't read carefully. At the same time, I can admit that my first two flights on the IRIS were unexpectedly challenging lifting off, and only my experience with a variety of heavier quads allowed me to lift off. Actually, my very…"
"Yes, don't fly with the gimbal or long legs at first, unless you are confident."
"Ground effects.
You should get a mini-quad and practice.
Once you get the knack for lifting off, minor corrections to get out of the ground turbulence, then you'll be fine.
Be soft on throttle increases as you approach liftoff. Once you do get to…"
You should get a mini-quad and practice.
Once you get the knack for lifting off, minor corrections to get out of the ground turbulence, then you'll be fine.
Be soft on throttle increases as you approach liftoff. Once you do get to…"
