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  1. ArmyVet

    I am new to quadcopters. on disability and looking for a hobby.

    Hmm interesting idea.......an RC TRANSMITTER REPEATER. Wheels turning, albeit slowly haha.
  2. ArmyVet

    upcoming solar eclipse

    I live just outside the 100% eclipse zone . Thinking that taking a video from altitude might be interesting. Does anyone have recommendations for filters to use on a Phantom 3 Standard. Or any other thoughts or suggestions? Thanks Bill
  3. ArmyVet

    I am new to quadcopters. on disability and looking for a hobby.

    Dragger, Thanks for driving the economy! ;) WOW! you are really getting into the technology deep. Constant improvements, Nice. I am sidelined from Quads temporarily by putting up a new antenna for Ham Radio. I managed to get a wire dipole up between 2 65 foot pine trees. And what a...
  4. ArmyVet

    I am new to quadcopters. on disability and looking for a hobby.

    "One of the things I have found invaluable is a site called "eCalc". https://www.ecalc.ch/ It lets you input different parts and returns a baseline so you know what will work and what won't. A one year subscription is just under $6." Hey Dragger, that looks like a very useful web site...
  5. ArmyVet

    Full Size Quad X 2 only $200..........

    Maybe I can afford this in another life.hahaha http://workhorse.com/surefly Bill
  6. ArmyVet

    Oh oh.....USA 1. Iran 0.

    Unlike CNN and the Ruskies....hehehe Let us not go there.........unless you must. I was merely posting news about drones that may be of interest to the Forum. I was not politicizing.
  7. ArmyVet

    first time flyer

    Okay, people in Tuscon, don't usually use the word "kit" as the Brits do. Reason I asked. I knew some Aussie Mates in Fort Lewis who referred to their equipment as "kit". Great bunch of men!
  8. ArmyVet

    Oh oh.....USA 1. Iran 0.

    The armed pro-regime Shaheed-129 UAV was shot down by a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle about 12:30 a.m. after it displayed hostile intent and advanced on Coalition forces. This is the second the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone in less than a month.
  9. ArmyVet

    Drone Spying and Other Ways to Stop Upsetting Geese

    Reality and perception are two different things. If your drone is hovering 10 feet from my bedroom window. I really don't care what lens you have. Present company excepted. There are way too many idiots in this world and this hobby. Remember the recent quad at the major league baseball game...
  10. ArmyVet

    Oh oh.....USA 1. Iran 0.

    BREAKING NEWS: A U.S. jet shot down an Iranian drone flying in southern Syria near U.S.-backed forces on Tuesday, a U.S. defense official confirmed to Fox News. http://fxn.ws/2smgurF
  11. ArmyVet

    first time flyer

    So, you are a British Subject? As they used to say??
  12. ArmyVet

    first time flyer

    This is becoming much more fun than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick But, seriously YAY, let's examine one of your statements. " I am now trying to get used to hover + forward creates lift, but the last time i moved forward from hovering, it actually went backwards due to the lift."...
  13. ArmyVet

    first time flyer

    Resistance is futile...........
  14. ArmyVet

    Frankendrone update 6/10/17

    Well, You are always having fun!
  15. ArmyVet

    First time flying 5" quad and I crash into my head

    How many people went right to the scene of the errr "crime" HAHAHA I did LOL About 6.20 into the video.
  16. ArmyVet

    Frankendrone update 6/10/17

    Was it that pesky tree again??? :cool:
  17. ArmyVet

    Hover Board Drone delivers at Soccer Match

    What a ride! Not sure I would try this ha http://www.wetalkuav.com/man-hoverboard-drone/?utm_source=WeTalkUAV&utm_campaign=ef4dec7183-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1d410cb84d-ef4dec7183-62572907
  18. ArmyVet

    Drone crashes at Major League Baseball Game

    Good Thinking for sure! HAve fun. Bill
  19. ArmyVet

    Drone crashes at Major League Baseball Game

    The first GooGle search looks like this: Australia. Canary in the coalmine? About 340,000 results (0.55 seconds) Search Results Canary in the coalmine shows way on renewables - The Australian www.theaustralian.com.au/.../canary-in-the-coalmine.../1e9ba12eb6060732e300c64cf... Jul 25...
  20. ArmyVet

    Drone crashes at Major League Baseball Game

    Well, I have no news in Australia...How about a clue.....:D
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