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APM 2 external GPS I must have missed something
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Once upon a long long far away, it was great fun back in 07 ;-) No that's not a Bixler clone."
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APM 2 external GPS I must have missed something
I have a couple of https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/176 am trying to add one as an external GPS to an APM 2 board and my board will not see it.The GPS powers up ok and gets a fix, based on LED flashing.What have I not done? I have disabled the onboard thus …See More
ModeratorGary Mortimer commented on Kevin Hester's blog post Google Maps for sharing flying locations (San Francisco example)
"Sorry Kevin, I did'nt mean offence I know you are a full size driver as I am as well. I use your other popular app for that. I just added the link to show folks that even sat in Africa you can find airspace fpr places. Knowledge or claimed lack…"
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Hunter arrested
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MBABANE – Private Investigator Hunter Shongwe has been arrested for using a spy aircraft without a valid licence or permit.
The gadget operates as a ‘floating’ camera and takes pictures of people and places without raising suspicion. The owner of such an aircraft…
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Not sure I have picked the right named rotor number for this one. I called it a hexadecagon.
A chap said of an ultralight pilot that I knew after flying over a large body of water (Irish Sea) in a very very dodgy aircraft. "Balls the size of melons and a brain the size of a pea"
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Patrick spoke with with Bryan Galusha at the recent Robotics block party and he had something to share with sUAS News.
We are excited to announce the Fighting Walrus fully-integrated RTF airframe! This ready-to-fly airframe incorporates the features what our customers wanted most:
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One wonders what Eric Schmidt’s opinion is of the Google staff that we know using the technology. Perhaps the technology is just dandy in their hands? The issue of regulation does need to be addressed in the USA. As ever though the shuffling of chairs and meetings to organize meetings seem to top of the agenda for the FAA.
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- At 5:17am on October 20, 2007,
Mike Mc Smith said… - Hey there G - Hope your trip went smooth...
Thanks again for all the flying - and donating your airframe to the cause. Been speaking with Stuart a lot more... He's fast!! Quadro-chopper still is not on the table in front of me- but Ill give you a shout when it is- and post some pictures.
not too many repairs to be done to your craft- just changing the wheels really and thinking about molding a new nose for it..
Again I'll post pictures when anything happens..
Till then, enjoy the sunshine I guess.
Cheers-
Mc Smith
- At 11:12am on February 18, 2009,
Rory Paul said… - Gary
For a couple of coils of Wors and few Windhoeks I will export an MP Autopilot ; )
C
- At 4:20am on February 26, 2009,
dionh said… - Gary
Do you know where i can find atmega168 micro's in SA
- At 1:16pm on April 6, 2009, Rory Paul said…
- Gary
I will be in SA (Jhb) within the next two weeks if there is anything you need from the US let me know.
Regards
C
- At 1:52pm on April 6, 2009, Rory Paul said…
- No problem. I will take you up on the offer then next time I am in SA + I will try to bring my plane out and get some long duration flying in so I will need some pointers on good locations to fly.
- At 8:59am on May 17, 2009,
jaron said… - Gary, what's the current state of your "Airframe 1 in FlightGear" project? Let me know if I can help you with the aspects concerning UAV Playground.
- At 1:46am on May 19, 2009,
James Ross said… - Gary
Am looking at assisting drug enforcement on the Seychelles. We are busy acquiring a Bank License there and need to assist the Island folk with other infrastructure. They have a huge drug problem evolving and their sea is vast and have 115 islands although we would only need to concentrate on those surrounding Mahe. The yachts are the problem donkeys.
What do you think?
Regards
James
- At 2:06pm on June 19, 2009,
Robert Vale said… - Genius,
Why do you think our secuity co from NYC posted it? THINK about it, THAN comment.
- At 8:30am on July 6, 2009, Rory Paul said…
- Hi Gary
Looks like you had a good turn out for your RCAP event. I have been toying with the idea of arranging an informal event here in Southern California for autopilot users but worry that Patrick would be lurking in the bushes to report us all to the FAA.
Your new airframe looks good. Any plans to make it available for sale?
Regards
C.
- At 12:44pm on July 14, 2009,
Ross Badcock-Walters said…
- thanks for your response Gary. I was starting to think I was all alone out here. Please send me an email on rossbw@eastcoast.co.za with details of your system. you can check out our website www.agricane.com for more details about the work we do. We opperate on large estates for the likes of Tongaat huletts and illovo. 12 000 ha is a fairly normal size that we will have to cover in a week to 10 days, so we need a system that can handle a lot of work. Look forward to hearing from you.
kind regards
Ross
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