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Flexipilot........
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Flexipilot........
Replied Nov 8
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Right, I get it.
Why are you asking Chris?
Its Kryzs you should be asking.
In mentioning the need for extra hands for the pan&tilt, I skipped over the use in FPV flying, of visor- mounted gyros to control the servos via head movements.
In reply to your question about pan and tilt... you would obviously need to look for 6 channel (or more) radios.
Adding an second radio for the pan & tilt is not a real option... you still only have two hands, and the radio spectrum is already ge...
You gotta be kiddin'...
A very interesting GUI on this GCS by Tj Bordelon from his site.
When I asked about the code, he said he created it while under contract for the military... but I see he has some very interesting versions lately!
Check out his pages at www borde...
HUGE 5S 18.5V 4000 mAh 15C lipos meant to push the Aeolian 500kv C4260
My Cessna 337 electric conversion UAV and my EasyStar FPV #2.
My Cessna 337 electric conversion UAV and my EasyStar FPV #2.
My 81" Cessna 337 showing the installation of the Aeolian Motor-500kv C4260 and huge 16x8 prop.
(also the damaged left flap)
Also the oblique and downward camera positions.
I don't know who to attribute this photo of the 81" Cessna 337 showing the glow version setup.
This was FPV #1 before the bumps and bruises.
Old article that started it all for me a while back.
January 1987.
I still say my Nitromodels 81" Cessna 337 (modified for single EP) is the perfect platform.
I am planning on eventually adding 4" to each wing section to possibly increase loiter.
I just rec'd my Aeolian 500kv C4260 monster... I think I may have...
Hey little Tyke... that was WAY unneccessary!
This is Jordi and Chris's site, and if you don't like it, then move on!
I also think USPS is the way for shipping here to Canada!
Alot cheaper and they interconnect with our post office... UPS does not.
I have never had any delays with USPS, either when you ship to me or with ebay purchases.
I haven't seen any postings from Mike for quite a while. (a couple years?)
Perhaps you should visit his web site...
http://www.aplusmobilegraphics.com/
Jordi, you're a little hard on Futaba now, aren't you.
Profile Information
- About Me:
- I got into R/C in 1975.
I got into photography in 1975.
I got into computers in 1975.
I got married in 1980. (which put a stop to all of the above)
Wasn't until 2005 that I figured out how to combine the first three
Currently flying FPV. (EasyStar)
Working on UAV projects (second EasyStar and Nitro 81"Cessna 337)
Remarried to a wonderful, understanding, supportive woman.
Father to a 27 yr old son, a 26 yr old daughter, and a 4 year little angel who can fly my R/C helicopter better than I can!
My favourite response to the "I Want One, And I Want It Now" crowd...
My favourite response to the "I Want One, And I Want It Now" crowd...
"This site contains a wealth of information meant to address the very questions you are asking.
Many like minded people have begun just as you are and rec'd ideas and aswers by reading about the experiences of the modellers and experimenters before you.
Since alot of the enjoyment (for most of us) comes from the trial and error of a custom configuration, it would perhaps be best if you read some of the many threads and articles here at DIY Drones."
..Ric
"This site contains a wealth of information meant to address the very questions you are asking.
Many like minded people have begun just as you are and rec'd ideas and aswers by reading about the experiences of the modellers and experimenters before you.
Since alot of the enjoyment (for most of us) comes from the trial and error of a custom configuration, it would perhaps be best if you read some of the many threads and articles here at DIY Drones."
..Ric
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Posted on February 2, 2009 at 3:30pm — 20 Comments
Jet man flies across English Channel
Posted on September 26, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 12:45am on December 15, 2007,
Danny Campbell said…
- Nope, but I am gonna take a look at it right now.
- At 5:27pm on October 10, 2008,
- Hey, that is so cool! The ArduPilotPro uses an Arduino board, which is something me and Ryan were talking about a while back. I was actually thinking about purchasing the arduino board anyways, to play around with and use with different projects. But now I will actually have a good reason to get one...
There is actually a cheaper one out there called the Boarduino, but I think there are some significant differences so the Boarduino might not work with this.
I haven't had much of a chance to read the ArduPilotPro page yet but I will try to do so today.
- At 5:39pm on October 10, 2008,
- I'm just reading through now, and I think I would have a lot better perspective on all this if I understood a little more about R/C planes and exactly what a finished autopilot device needs to do... do you have any links or info in that regard? I'll look around on my own too, but I thought you might have some good info kickin around.
- At 5:42pm on October 10, 2008,
- Nevermind, I think I found it what I am looking for.
- At 5:43pm on October 10, 2008,
- Oops, I'm posting in two different places here. My previous posts were replies to your comments on my wall. I was just asking if you had info about exactly what the autopilot does, but I think I found what I need, so don't worry.
- At 4:15am on October 27, 2008,
- So I'm looking around here, and I saw a post where Chris states that the ArduPilot (not ArduPilotPro) code would be out soon, that was in June I believe. And then on the ArduPilot page it says that the code is in alpha. So it's not actually been released yet? Or am I just not looking hard enough...
- At 2:47pm on November 10, 2008,
Sai said… - Hi! actually i didnt get u properly what did you mean?
- At 9:50pm on January 7, 2009,
Condor said… - Hi Sgt Ric
I hope there will be no goosestepping. The few people I know actually working commercially are north of the border and as long as they are they it gives me hope for a civilian market. Transport Canada appears to be willing to even allow overflight of populated areas as long as you ask nicely and are not flying a 200lb monster.
C.
- At 3:40pm on July 22, 2009,
Moe Bahrami said… - Ric,
No problem mate don't worry about it, but just so you know and so we can clear the air, I have a degree in aerospace systems engineering and my project which won a first prize in a European UAV competition was designing a UAV from an aerodynamic point of view. Anyways due to my circumctances in life I never had the chance to actually get hands on with the stuff you guys are up to and the reason I'm turning to this field as a hobby is because I have a few good ideas to implement but I need to gain some experience first. Any ways I truly do respect someone who has the decency to leave me a comment like you did.
all the best and keep in touch
MOE
- At 8:28am on July 23, 2009,
Doug Barnett said…
- Ric, I was just reading your profile and saw that you were working on the nitroplanes 337, I guess great minds think alike (lol) that is exactly what I'm planning. I also have a nitoplanes Predator with an Ardupilot in it plus FPV camera. I haven't ordered the 337 yet, have you put yours together and flown it yet, it looks like a great airframe to play with. I'm thinking of putting a single Zenoah 26 (since I have it laying around) in the rear leaving the front open for stuff, also I want to redesign the nose to look more like the RQ-7 Shadow. Have a great day.
Doug
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