Hein du Plessis
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Quadcopter fpv with machine gun

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Mortimer Apr 28. 3 Replies

This isn't real, is it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPJMk2fgJUContinue

APM Never Exiting (Number of turns) Loiter Mode

Started this discussion. Last reply by Hein du Plessis May 9. 7 Replies

Hi allMaybe I'm doing something stupid, or don't understand something, but on my simple flight plan this morning I had a 3 turn loiter command. When my plane reached the position, it simply kept on…Continue

Sporadic airspeed values - normal?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Hein du Plessis Mar 12. 2 Replies

HiAfter watching a movie clip of my plan flying on auto using the airspeed, I see that at times it oscillates pitch up and down, while increasing and decreasing the motor revs continually.This seems…Continue

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Distance from Home

Started Feb 22 0 Replies

Hi MichaelCould you put this one on your "nice to have" list please ;)It would be fantastic to be able to see how far my model is from Home. It helps in comparing it with reception % and to get a…Continue

 

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Hein du Plessis commented on Hooks's blog post Pan & Tilt for camera inside fuselage
"hooks do you have a working prototype?"
Sunday
Hein du Plessis replied to Hein du Plessis's discussion APM Never Exiting Loiter Mode
"I've tested time based loitering, which works perfectly. I'm going to log a bug."
May 9
Hein du Plessis commented on Mike Thorlin's blog post Initial flights/experience with my Skywalker UAS
"Hi Mike That's correct - I thought you might've attached the bands as you did just for the photo :) About the elevator - there are many people experiencing it, including myself. have you reinforced your elevator with a carbon fibre…"
May 4
Hein du Plessis commented on Mike Thorlin's blog post Initial flights/experience with my Skywalker UAS
"I've searched on what I think is your profile page and could only find your build photos. Can you give us a link? By the way - you're taking a risk fixing the rubber bands the way you do - especially with the weakened slot where the wings…"
May 4
Hein du Plessis commented on Mike Thorlin's photo
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"Is your GPS's reception fine under the wing??"
May 4
Hein du Plessis commented on Mike Thorlin's blog post Initial flights/experience with my Skywalker UAS
"Mike I can't find the video or photos?"
May 3
Hein du Plessis commented on Mike Thorlin's blog post Initial flights/experience with my Skywalker UAS
"@Alex - a foam plane is very repairable! And cost effective. Quick to build. Balsa not so much."
May 3
Matthew Peter replied to Hein du Plessis's discussion XBee with 80km range?
"For people saying it's illegal...Can you honestly say that you care? i wouldn't give a shit.Cops have got no idea, and i doubt the FCC is driving around sporting ovals and paddocks looking for people over the power limit."
May 2
Hein du Plessis replied to Hein du Plessis's discussion APM Never Exiting Loiter Mode
"Did a test today. Increased the loiter radius to 100m, it still just keeps on circling indefinately."
May 1

ModeratorGary Mortimer replied to Hein du Plessis's discussion Quadcopter fpv with machine gun
"It's also been posted before twice folks"
Apr 28

ModeratorMonroe replied to Hein du Plessis's discussion Quadcopter fpv with machine gun
"Not cool :("
Apr 28

DistributorMartint BuildYourOwnDrone.co.uk replied to Hein du Plessis's discussion Quadcopter fpv with machine gun
"No, it's a promo for Call of Duty....... A PS3 / Xbox game :)   Regards   Martin"
Apr 28
Hein du Plessis posted a discussion

Quadcopter fpv with machine gun

This isn't real, is it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPJMk2fgJUSee More
Apr 27
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herve pellarin replied to Hein du Plessis's discussion Programming more modes
"this is the result you get, thx felix "
Apr 22
Hein du Plessis commented on Hooks's blog post 1880 mm Skywalker woodwing platform
"What would be the advantage of this over the 1900mm EPO wing?"
Apr 19
Hein du Plessis replied to Joshua.Snow's discussion Xbee Connection Problem
"Like Johnny said, perhaps the two units are too close to each other to connect when testing. Increase the distance or remove  the ground ducktail antenna. I did not even realise one can decrease the power. I always check for a green light on…"
Apr 19

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I've always dreamed about building something that's out there somewhere doing what I want it to do, and come back safely.
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First aerial photography

Posted on March 12, 2012 at 3:30pm 24 Comments

I'm experimenting with a downward-facing point and shoot camera for aerial photography & mapping.

 

I had a (very turbulent) flight with APM and called an early abort because of high wind. After looking at the footage, it seemed not bad, so I ran it through hypr3d:

http://www.hypr3d.com/models/4f5e4436219bac000100003f

Some awesome software they…

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