Recent content by Dezy

I built this based on a Daya 680 frame with folding arms. It currently flys with a Sony NEX5, with a tilting hard-mount for stills. I'm thinking of mounting the Osmo to the tilting mount.

Thanks for the reply. I know it will be "locked", but with a gimbal that i already have. I've done photography jobs with a locked mount and was happy with the results. Might be happy with video if I preplan the shot well...

Do you think it would work as a drone gimbal?

Various interactions with the American River, in Northern California.

Well.......................the new ESC on motor one made no difference. Its weird - I can power the quad up while holding it in my hand, and while changing the quad's attitude, all motors seem to react normally. But placing it on the ground - no bueno......... Motor one is intermittent with...

Thank you all for the replies. I've bought an additional ESC and will swap to see if a difference is made - will let all know.

Motor one of my quad stops at times. All motors will arm, but motor one stops after take off. I have calibrated the ESC’s and all wire connections are solid. Does this sound like a bad FC (NAZE v.6) or an ESC (all are new)? Thanks

Sounds good! There will be a lot of good information on the commercial side of drones. Myself, I'll be teaching a class on aerial photography.

Absolutely - I would expect that there will be study resources coming.....

I heard that it will be 60 days before testing will begin. Time to study!

I believe the NOTAM is for the Southwestern US - primarily California, from the Mexican boarder, to just north of Sacramento. They are running the tests on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the month of June.

Thanks, Str8 - doesn't sound too bad. Would probably still beat waiting for the FAA deciding something..... Congratulations and good luck in your endeavors!

I checked some of the Approval dates (good tip) and it appears to be about a 4 - 8 month process. Thanks all, Dezy

Anyone know how long the approval process is now days? Seems like the FAA was getting them done in a couple months for a while there, but I’ve heard it is 8 – 12 months now…….. Anyone know??

Interesting concept. I'll look forward to its progress. Good Luck