Drones - Revision history

Bferrell: /* 98" MQ-9 Reaper/Predator Drone */

2020-09-02T02:49:24Z

98" MQ-9 Reaper/Predator Drone

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:49, 1 September 2020
Line 21:		Line 21:
	[[File:MQ-9 Reaper.jpg\|thumb\|left]]		[[File:MQ-9 Reaper.jpg\|thumb\|left]]
	I've always liked these, so I picked up a kit but I haven't assembled it yet. Purchased somewhere in the mid-2000's probably. It's wingspan is 98", and 48" long, with a 7 lbs flying weight.		I've always liked these, so I picked up a kit but I haven't assembled it yet. Purchased somewhere in the mid-2000's probably. It's wingspan is 98", and 48" long, with a 7 lbs flying weight.

	~~<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ArGyZO4J64</embedvideo>~~

	'''KEY FEATURES''':		'''KEY FEATURES''':
Line 31:		Line 29:
	* Steerable nose wheel with plastic "oleo" strut cover		* Steerable nose wheel with plastic "oleo" strut cover
	* Fiberglass main gear legs		* Fiberglass main gear legs
	* Full aileron, flaps, elevator & rudder control		* Full aileron, flaps, elevator & rudder control
	*
	'''SPECIFICATIONS''':		'''SPECIFICATIONS''':
	* Wingspan..............................98.43"(2500mm)		* Wingspan..............................98.43"(2500mm)
Line 46:		Line 44:
	* ESC.........................................60-80A		* ESC.........................................60-80A
	* Battery.....................................4S 4000mAh minimum		* Battery.....................................4S 4000mAh minimum

			<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ArGyZO4J64</embedvideo>

	=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===		=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===
	[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it! As of fall 2020 I'm partnering with my buddy Kent to get it flying!<br/>		[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it! As of fall 2020 I'm partnering with my buddy Kent to get it flying!<br/>

Bferrell: /* 98" MQ-9 Reaper/Predator Drone */

2020-09-02T02:49:07Z

98" MQ-9 Reaper/Predator Drone

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:49, 1 September 2020
Line 21:		Line 21:
	[[File:MQ-9 Reaper.jpg\|thumb\|left]]		[[File:MQ-9 Reaper.jpg\|thumb\|left]]
	I've always liked these, so I picked up a kit but I haven't assembled it yet. Purchased somewhere in the mid-2000's probably. It's wingspan is 98", and 48" long, with a 7 lbs flying weight.		I've always liked these, so I picked up a kit but I haven't assembled it yet. Purchased somewhere in the mid-2000's probably. It's wingspan is 98", and 48" long, with a 7 lbs flying weight.

			<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ArGyZO4J64</embedvideo>

	'''KEY FEATURES''':		'''KEY FEATURES''':
Line 44:		Line 46:
	* ESC.........................................60-80A		* ESC.........................................60-80A
	* Battery.....................................4S 4000mAh minimum		* Battery.....................................4S 4000mAh minimum

	~~<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ArGyZO4J64</embedvideo>~~

	=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===		=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===
	[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it! As of fall 2020 I'm partnering with my buddy Kent to get it flying!<br/>		[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it! As of fall 2020 I'm partnering with my buddy Kent to get it flying!<br/>

Bferrell: /* 98" MQ-9 Reaper/Predator Drone */

2020-09-02T02:48:48Z

98" MQ-9 Reaper/Predator Drone

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:48, 1 September 2020
Line 44:		Line 44:
	* ESC.........................................60-80A		* ESC.........................................60-80A
	* Battery.....................................4S 4000mAh minimum		* Battery.....................................4S 4000mAh minimum

			<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ArGyZO4J64</embedvideo>

	=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===		=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===
	[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it! As of fall 2020 I'm partnering with my buddy Kent to get it flying!<br/>		[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it! As of fall 2020 I'm partnering with my buddy Kent to get it flying!<br/>

Bferrell: /* 98" MQ-9 Reaper/Predator Drone */

2020-09-02T02:46:04Z

98" MQ-9 Reaper/Predator Drone

Bferrell: /* 80" Predator Drone */

2020-09-02T02:44:46Z

80" Predator Drone

@@ Line 18: / Line 18: @@
 My first quad copter.  I picked up a Spectrum DS7 to control it, and used the GoPro Hero2 cameras that I'd bought for the Velocity to record.  Those cameras are heavy and make it fly like crap, and the battery only lasts about 15 minutes, and you can't see what you're filming, but it was still cool for it's time.  It has GPS (position) and "Stability" (with inertial and pressure-altitude stability) modes, as well as a basic return-to-home feature like the newer Mavic.  It doesn't hold altitude well, though, and it's basic enough you really have to fly it, so it was (and is) a good trainer.  And just ''barely'' big enough to hurt you...<br/>
-=== 80" Predator Drone ===
+=== 98" MQ-9 Reaper/Predator Drone ===
-I've always liked these, so I picked up a kit but I haven't assembled it yet.  Purchased somewhere in the mid-2000's probably.<br/>
+[[File:MQ-9 Reaper.jpg|thumb|left]]
 === EAM Velocity XL/FG ===
 [[File:EAM Couch.jpg|left|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF|N44VF]].  I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive.  By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business.  Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it!  As of fall 2020 I'm partnering with my buddy Kent to get it flying!<br/>

Bferrell: /* EAM Velocity XL/FG */

2020-09-02T02:36:16Z

EAM Velocity XL/FG

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:36, 1 September 2020
Line 22:		Line 22:

	=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===		=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===
	[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it!<br/>		[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it! As of fall 2020 I'm partnering with my buddy Kent to get it flying!<br/>

Bferrell: /* Blade 350 QX */

2020-09-02T02:35:37Z

Blade 350 QX

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:35, 1 September 2020
Line 16:		Line 16:
	=== Blade 350 QX ===		=== Blade 350 QX ===
	[[File:Blade-350-qx-opener.jpg\|thumb\|left]]		[[File:Blade-350-qx-opener.jpg\|thumb\|left]]
	My first quad copter.<br/>		My first quad copter. I picked up a Spectrum DS7 to control it, and used the GoPro Hero2 cameras that I'd bought for the Velocity to record. Those cameras are heavy and make it fly like crap, and the battery only lasts about 15 minutes, and you can't see what you're filming, but it was still cool for it's time. It has GPS (position) and "Stability" (with inertial and pressure-altitude stability) modes, as well as a basic return-to-home feature like the newer Mavic. It doesn't hold altitude well, though, and it's basic enough you really have to fly it, so it was (and is) a good trainer. And just ''barely'' big enough to hurt you...<br/>


	=== 80" Predator Drone ===		=== 80" Predator Drone ===

Bferrell: /* DJI Mavic Pro 2 */

2020-09-02T02:32:40Z

DJI Mavic Pro 2

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:32, 1 September 2020
Line 10:		Line 10:

	'''Video Modes'''		'''Video Modes'''
	4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p		* 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p
	2.7K: 2688x1512 24/25/30/48/50/60p		* 2.7K: 2688x1512 24/25/30/48/50/60p
	FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p		* FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p

	=== Blade 350 QX ===		=== Blade 350 QX ===

Bferrell at 02:31, 2 September 2020

2020-09-02T02:31:47Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:31, 1 September 2020
Line 3:		Line 3:
	Here are the RC models/drones I've bought (and some even flown) since... in reverse chronological order...<br/>		Here are the RC models/drones I've bought (and some even flown) since... in reverse chronological order...<br/>

	===		=== DJI Mavic Pro 2 ===
			[[File:DJI-Mavic-2-Pro-flying-front-low.jpg\|thumb\|left]]
			A badass new quad, with a gyro-stabilized 1" Hasselblad-sensored 4k, 10 bit color high-dynamic-range, 20MP camera! It weights 907g at take-off and has a 76kph top speed with 30 minute flight times. It's controlled by smartphone with an HD downlink connected to the basic flight controller, with a bunch of smart modes including hyperlapse and active tracking.<br/>

			'''Still Image Resolution''': 5472×3648

			'''Video Modes'''
			4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p
			2.7K: 2688x1512 24/25/30/48/50/60p
			FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p

	=== Blade 350 QX ===		=== Blade 350 QX ===
			[[File:Blade-350-qx-opener.jpg\|thumb\|left]]
	My first quad copter.<br/>		My first quad copter.<br/>

Bferrell at 02:24, 2 September 2020

2020-09-02T02:24:41Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:24, 1 September 2020
Line 3:		Line 3:
	Here are the RC models/drones I've bought (and some even flown) since... in reverse chronological order...<br/>		Here are the RC models/drones I've bought (and some even flown) since... in reverse chronological order...<br/>

			===

	=== Blade 350 QX ===		=== Blade 350 QX ===
	My first quad copter.<br/>		My first quad copter.<br/>


			=== 80" Predator Drone ===
			I've always liked these, so I picked up a kit but I haven't assembled it yet. Purchased somewhere in the mid-2000's probably.<br/>

	=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===		=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===
	[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it!<br/>		[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it!<br/>

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:46, 1 September 2020
Line 22:		Line 22:
	I've always liked these, so I picked up a kit but I haven't assembled it yet. Purchased somewhere in the mid-2000's probably. It's wingspan is 98", and 48" long, with a 7 lbs flying weight.		I've always liked these, so I picked up a kit but I haven't assembled it yet. Purchased somewhere in the mid-2000's probably. It's wingspan is 98", and 48" long, with a 7 lbs flying weight.

	~~KEYFEATURES~~:		'''KEY FEATURES''':
	* - Totally realistic scale-like Reaper/Predator UAVdesign		* Totally realistic scale-like Reaper/Predator UAVdesign
	* - Molded fiberglass fuselage and built-up balsa wing construction		* Molded fiberglass fuselage and built-up balsa wing construction
	* - Quick access, magnetic canopy hatch		* Quick access, magnetic canopy hatch
	* - Quick access, magnetic rear motor cowl		* Quick access, magnetic rear motor cowl
	* - Steerable nose wheel with plastic "oleo" strut cover		* Steerable nose wheel with plastic "oleo" strut cover
	* - Fiberglass main gear legs		* Fiberglass main gear legs
	* - Full aileron, flaps, elevator & rudder control		* Full aileron, flaps, elevator & rudder control
	*		*
	SPECIFICATIONS:		'''SPECIFICATIONS''':
	* - Wingspan..............................98.43"(2500mm)		* Wingspan..............................98.43"(2500mm)
	* - Length....................................42.50"(1080mm)		* Length....................................42.50"(1080mm)
	* - Wing Area..............................510 sq. in.(32.5 sq. dm.)		* Wing Area..............................510 sq. in.(32.5 sq. dm.)
	* - Weight....................................5.75 lbs. (2600g)		* Weight....................................5.75 lbs. (2600g)
	* - Flying Weight........................7.00 lbs. (3175g)		* Flying Weight........................7.00 lbs. (3175g)
	* - Airfoil......................................Epple r 374 Modify		* Airfoil......................................Epple r 374 Modify
	* - Radio.....................................4-5 Channel		* Radio.....................................4-5 Channel
	* - Servos....................................4-6		* Servos....................................4-6
	* - Motor...................................... 800w outrunner		* Motor...................................... 800w outrunner
	* - Prop........................................2 Blade 11x6 - 12x8 or 3 Blade 10x6 - 11x6		* Prop........................................2 Blade 11x6 - 12x8 or 3 Blade 10x6 - 11x6
	* - ESC.........................................60-80A		* ESC.........................................60-80A
	* - Battery.....................................4S 4000mAh minimum~~<br/>~~		* Battery.....................................4S 4000mAh minimum

	=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===		=== EAM Velocity XL/FG ===
	[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it! As of fall 2020 I'm partnering with my buddy Kent to get it flying!<br/>		[[File:EAM Couch.jpg\|left\|thumb]]We got this one really just because we had the full-scale kit airplane [[N44VF\|N44VF]]. I wanted to get one for static display and one to fly ([https://velocityxl.bdfserver.com/eam-radio-controlled-velocity which I bought]), but they were too expensive. By the time I could afford a second one, EAM (the Experimental Aircraft Model Company) was out of business. Fortunately, my friends [http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry and Linda Brainard] had also bought a kit, and by mid 2020 had decided that they were not going to complete it and let me have it! As of fall 2020 I'm partnering with my buddy Kent to get it flying!<br/>