Building

Gymbal decision

The gimbal like all the other components we are using are open source builds and hopefully us made components, at least when possible. There are a couple choices for gimbals that can carry a decent camera that run for around 500, these coming from rc-hobby but using a good 32bit controller Thats a choice, our desire is to 3d print…

Mission Planner WARNING!!

Just a information tid bit for those of you venturing out to setup a new drone build and mission planner This is going to SUCK more than going to the dentist!!! There is no structure, no procedures, no parts verifications, no organization of thought and alot of just stabbing in the dark, This is going to consume countless hours of…

GPS Denied-Cellular

Our mission to produce a Blue GPS denied capable drone has advanced to round 2 Requirements 1 Has to be Blue 2 Has to use UAVCAN bus for all components 3 Must be 3d Printed 4 Required to operate in GPS Denied environment The first build had some weight issues and needed 3d printing tuning to reduce waist and increase…

Uncouple from CCP

I get a kick out of this all America trend. So many companies invested heavily in DJI, just using the excuse that they had the best product at the best price. Well I don’t know maybe, but trends come and go and this trend is getting kicked in the teeth by uncle sam. Yeah, yeah free market competition, you don’t…

FAA– The Good Guys for Drone operators

From the Daytona Drone President                   Daytonadrone.com Mandatory certification: When I realized the drone industry was going to require licensure I was actually pleased because this now provides the general public with some assurances that they are safe from harm and their security and privacy is protected.  When discussing drone operations I refer to the FAA as the authority, this is…

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