"Thanks for the tip, Jason. The lab isn't equipped with that material, but from the brief research I did just now on Delrin (aka polyoxymethylene or acetal), that does seem like an attractive option for its strength and durability. Widely…"
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Matthew Schroyer
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Simple "BLINK" sketch on APM
Started Nov 11, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there,So this might be kind of an odd request. I'm trying to get the APM 2.0 and 2.5 to do something very simple, but I'm having difficulty wading through the ArduPlane code to figure out how to…Continue
Stabilize function is not stabilizing
Started Sep 15, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Took the drone out to the air field to continue testing, but ran into a problem. Stabilize mode would send the drone into a dive immediately, every time.Checked stabilize on the ground by tilting and…Continue
APM2 GPS issue? Long fix times, fix loss, erratic auto behavior
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matthew Schroyer Aug 25, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I've been working with an APM2 unit that seems to be rather temperamental. Fix times are very long, (3+ minutes in some cases in the wide outdoors) and logs seem to indicate that the fix can be…Continue
Why 7+ channels for drone?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Weibel May 23, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hey all, Been looking on the DIYD site for a couple days, thinking it's a great community you have here. I have some experience with RC (though by no means an expert), but I'm perplexed by something…Continue
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Matthew Schroyer commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Fabricating custom autopilot, GPS, and battery mounting solutions with lasers
Jason Hilton commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Fabricating custom autopilot, GPS, and battery mounting solutions with lasers"If you have access, Delrin is a great material for lasercutting parts for aircraft. It's stiff and really light."
Matthew Schroyer commented on Greg McHugh's blog post Community Service Projects using Drones"These are great ideas. I've posted a link to your post on the "Drones for Good" Google group, hoping to get some good responses around this: https://plus.google.com/communities/110801652126722031566"
Matthew Schroyer commented on Dave G's blog post Ars Technica: "Here’s the drone the county sheriff wants to fly over your backyard""Groan. Another sensational headline.
The drone my county sheriff wants to fly over my back yard? First, my county sheriff doesn't have access to this equipment. Second, my back yard? Really? What's with this obsession with back…"
LanMark commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Nemo Drone Challenge gains support from the drone community"sweet.. yeah a push for innovative ideas and solutions and not just grab the quad and go outside sort of thing. Sort of like the stuff that people are working together with 3D printing and such. I wish there was a open…"
Matthew Schroyer commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Nemo Drone Challenge gains support from the drone community"Thanks for your comments, guys. We'll be looking to take this thing international, and also looking for ways on how to make this more of a rescue challenge perhaps than a dropping challenge.There wasn't much time for people to do the…"
Matthew Schroyer commented on brett binnekade's blog post Drones threaten RC model flying"Brent,Apology accepted. It's OK - it's a proper subject to get heated up about. I have a lot invested in this field as well (STEM education, journalism/media research, and some commercial work), so I understand. I actually have a…"
Matthew Schroyer commented on brett binnekade's blog post Drones threaten RC model flying"Brent, I have to disagree strongly with your assessment on "owning" the word "drone." It might sound like one of those meaningless buzz words that professional speakers and PR folk like to toss around. But what we are having in…"
Keith Harris commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Nemo Drone Challenge gains support from the drone community"Yes I think that would be best. Also social media and could be utilized for low to no cost advertisement so that not only DIY members are aware but to draw in members to be."
LanMark commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Nemo Drone Challenge gains support from the drone community"I think search and rescue would be a very visible thing.. and I am sure there are technologies out there that exist or could be made better to do the job better. So a x-prize of sorts would probably be better than just a 'do something…"
LanMark commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Nemo Drone Challenge gains support from the drone community"I think contests like this are great.. gets you thinking about what one could do that would be helpful.. granted with the timing of it all there wasn't much time to figure something out, plan it and execute it... also doesn't help that I…"
Dwgsparky commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Nemo Drone Challenge gains support from the drone community"If this goes ahead then try to make it open to "outsiders", dont limit it to the USA. Include Canada and I'll put my name down.
Good luck"
Keith Harris commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Nemo Drone Challenge gains support from the drone community"Im in full agreement, It would also show to the less informed that UAV platforms and technologis are much more than the next talking missile or flying cost effective gun ship."
Nick Turner commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Nemo Drone Challenge gains support from the drone community"UAV for disaster relief and humanitarian aid is something I am highly interested in. Maybe a U.S. contest similar to the Australian UAV Rescue Challenge: http://www.uavoutbackchallenge.com.au/
It would really help with…"
Keith Harris commented on Matthew Schroyer's blog post Nemo Drone Challenge gains support from the drone community"Thank you Mathew for your great Idea, If you decide to try this endeavor again next year, I know you have at least one entry, but If I were in your shoes, I would probably continue publicity and contiue to solicit more donations to grow…"
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- About Me:
- I'm Matthew Schroyer, a developer of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for use in journalism. He is the founder of the Professional Society of Drone Journalists (PSDJ), and the website Dronejournalism.org. The mission of that organization and website is to establish the ethical, educational and technological framework for the emerging field of drone journalism.
Full-time, he works on a National Science Foundation grant at the University of Illinois called EnLiST, which offers unique leadership training and professional development for science teachers from grades K-12. There, he performs a variety of duties as a communications specialist and social network analyst. He also is developing the newly-founded “Drones for Schools” program, which teaches high school students the core science and engineering concepts associated with drone technology, which uses the same technology behind the drones of DroneJournalism.org.
- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- I began experimenting with model rockets, RC craft and small electronics when I was young, with varying levels of success. That carried over into studying mechanical engineering in college, before the journalism bug bit me. Now I'm blending those backgrounds, as I'm interested in sUAS as a means to obtain photographic intelligence for the public good.
- Hometown:
- Springfield, IL
Matthew Schroyer's Blog
Fabricating custom autopilot, GPS, and battery mounting solutions with lasers
Posted on May 8, 2013 at 8:30am 2 Comments 3 Likes
I'm very grateful to be in community that supports a laser-equipped Fab Lab. Lately I've been designing and fabricating custom components for my unmanned aircraft, especially components that are easily integrated into existing systems.
Above is a photo of one of my latest creations: a solution that houses a five or six-cell LiPo, an APM 2.5 autopilot…
Continue Nemo Drone Challenge gains support from the drone community
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 10:15am 9 Comments 2 Likes
The deadline for the Nemo Drone Prize, which aimed to prove the humanitarian and disaster-relief capabilities of drones, and especially low-cost DIY Drones, passed without submissions. But I'm hardly considering this a failure.
An update on the Nemo Drone Prize,…
Continue UPDATED X5: I'll give you $380 if you make your drone useful during winter storm Nemo.
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 7:30pm 20 Comments 6 Likes
### UPDATE @ 8:52PM, 2/9: Kévin Bouchard, robotics coordinator for Fusion Jeunesse and computer science student at Université Laval, has pledged $20 for the Nemo Drone Prize! Thank you for your help, Mr. Bouchard.
Our new total: $380. ###
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Continue Custom laser-cut and etched acrylic APM 2.0 mount
Posted on November 9, 2012 at 11:19am 4 Comments 0 Likes
When you're working for a grant to improve K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, a surprising amount of work must go into presenting your work to the public.
How will you let parents, teachers, administrators and the public know how you're helping education? What kind of…
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