[TriLUG] So here is a thought

Sat Jul 15 22:34:04 EDT 2017

The 1200mm to 2000mm wingspan planes will be a good start for autonomous
flight.  For a flight controller, APM has many cheap clones on Amazon (I
own one).  These kits will come with 900mhz 3DR radios that can push/pull
commands/telem to and from a laptop or Android phone with OTAG.  Mavlink
software can be used on nearly all operating systems to interface with the
aircraft via UI.  My talk on geospatial indexes that uses one of my planes
and this hardware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quwiciz6YTY&t=1164s

Bumping up slightly in price and stability is the Pixhawk and purchasing
hardware directly from 3DR - unfortunately they appear to be getting out of
the DIY game that they were once known for.

Dennis Baldwin (https://www.youtube.com/user/dennisbaldwin/videos) Has
great videos on how this works.  He also does a lot with aerial mapping.

If I'm purchasing rather than building, Ready Made RC is where I go.  This
SkyHunter has a lot of power and can fly a big payload.
https://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=112_409_411&products_id=3228

After typing all of that.... If you are just starting out in the RC hobby
then the aboe is more advanced level stuff.  Start with a smaller plane (or
even a simulator).  You have a lot to learn about motors, ESCs, radios,
batteries, control surfaces, propeller pitch and more. Checkout the
YoutTube channel 'FlightTest' and be prepared to lose track of money and
time.  You are going to crash often when starting out but that is ok...  we
all do.  Building like FlightTest allows you to get in on the cheap and
learn every detail.

Kris

On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 1:45 PM, karl flores via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org>
wrote:

> The vehicle would be operated by each of the HAM operators on the path and
> would have "visual" on the device as it flies above the "tree tops" or
> "roof tops" where the antenna are set up. It also has a built in camera
> where the operator can maintain "visual".  I would think this project is
> still in the planning and testing stage until a device is developed that
> could fly a long distance. Once the device exists, then it would be a
> process of getting a permit to test the vehicle. I also like the idea that
> the HAM operators might be willing to work on this project.
>
> Is this a project where a low cost solution for future flying objects or
> even unmanned vehicles can use? This is really a fun group. Keep the ideas
> flowing. : ) My son and I are looking into getting a flying object that can
> be modified and tested over a short distance. Any advice on which one to
> get? I like the ehang because of the flying vehicle they are developing. I
> saw it at both CES in 2016 and NAB 2017.
>
> thanks for the low hanging vine,
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 9:11 AM, Aaron Joyner <aaron at joyner.ws> wrote:
>
> > Do the part 101 rules apply to all hobby aircraft flight?
> >
> > On Jul 14, 2017 11:25 PM, "Hrivnak, Michael via TriLUG" <
> trilug at trilug.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > Don't forget the drone must be "Flown within visual line of sight of the
> > person operating the aircraft".
> >
> > The FAA also requires that "The aircraft is operated in a manner that
> does
> > not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft".
> >
> > 14 CFR Part 101:
> > https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?rgn=div5&node=14:2.0.1.3.15
> >
> > That effectively rules out long-distance flights, and it especially rules
> > out any autonomous navigation.
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 5:49 PM, karl flores via TriLUG <
> trilug at trilug.org
> > >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Here was my thought. Plug the controller into the base station and
> > transmit
> > > the signal through the network. This could actually be tested prior to
> > > launch. Maybe too simple?
> > >
> > > On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 3:00 PM, John Mitchell <john280z at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Far easier to control a Drone with a cell phone call. Have a good
> > > > autopilot and then have it phone in for directions/updates. Or tweet
> > > > location from on board GPS, you call and update.
> > > > (been done with an underwater remote controlled vehicle).
> > > >
> > > > john mitchell
> > > >
> > > > On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:46 PM, karl flores via TriLUG <
> > > trilug at trilug.org
> > > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Last month, we learned about creating a HAM based network using the
> > > >> raspberry pi and old HAM equipment and antennas. The network from my
> > > >> understanding is now 20 miles. Here is my question. What are the
> > > >> possibilities that the network could be used to control the path of
> an
> > > >> unmanned vehicle? Or as some people like to call drones. The drone
> is
> > > >> limited of course to battery life but also to distance from the
> > > >> controller.
> > > >> Could a HAM network be used to control the drone long distances?
> > > >>
> > > >> anyone, anyone...
> > > >>
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> "There are those who look at opportunities and contemplate limitations.
> There are those who seek opportunities and discover limitations. And there
> are those who find opportunities and challenge their own limitations."
>
>
>
> "My children are footprints that prove I existed"
>
>  "My life is based on a true story. The characters, incidents, and
> dialogues are products of my imagination and are not to be construed as
> real. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is
> entirely accidental."
>
> "What I now know is that I never knew that I knew what I know"
>
>  "Finish Happy"
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