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  1. ChrisViperM

    General Questions Motors, Props, ESCs, Batteries

    Thankx for the links.....not only newbees might find it interesting to get more insight in this sometimes mindtwisting topics.... Chris
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    Wired Magazine cover and article about drones

    ...just something to read concerning what I wrote above: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/18/technology/drones-with-an-eye-on-the-public-cleared-to-fly.html?_r=2&hpw
  3. ChrisViperM

    S800 ESC repair turn-around time

    I guess once you get the ESC's in, you gonna spend a few nights without sleep....I send you a pallet with Red Bull and a big red rubber ball which you can throw against the wall in case you get angry :nevreness: ....and how do you handle that with the ladies.....?
  4. ChrisViperM

    100min flight time. Hello, microdrones, from Russia with Love... ;--)

    Dimitri, ...since it is obviously not you flying this little wonder, where did you find this vid ? http://astacopter.ru only leads me to a russian astacopter forum. Since you are russian, do you have more info on that ???? Just between you and me....have you got any adress for Buran supply...
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    100min flight time. Hello, microdrones, from Russia with Love... ;--)

    ...with the "Buran" you almost cought me: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buran_(spacecraft) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6WHjQ3Y3Uo&feature=fvwrel PS: If your "secret" works for other Copters as well, you will have a lot of new friends.....come on, give us more details
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    Wired Magazine cover and article about drones

    It's always difficult to read in peoples minds and find out what is the motor and the motivation behind their actions, and standing in the light might most propably be a major one...BUT he is also a business man....and he is not dumb. One of the reasons he is trying to lift himself into a more...
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    100min flight time. Hello, microdrones, from Russia with Love... ;--)

    ...is that a micro nuclear powerplant... ...seems the whole thing is somehow in connection with DIY Drones PS: You won't get away without more detailed background info's....just make sure your President doesn't see this video :nevreness:
  8. ChrisViperM

    Two clients want me to fly their RED EPIC cameras - advice?

    Another good comparison of different motors I have found here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1388583 ...just hope Bart doesn't kick the link out
  9. ChrisViperM

    S800 ESC repair turn-around time

    It's like with a girlfriend....you fall deeply in love....she screws up...you try again....she screws up again....eventually you don't trust her anymore...even if someone is happy with her. :black_eyed:
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    Two clients want me to fly their RED EPIC cameras - advice?

    Ben, in case you have not seen this video yet...it's only about a Cinestar 6, but still interesting: http://vimeo.com/42225781# Chris
  11. ChrisViperM

    S800 ESC repair turn-around time

    I sent mine to the dealer where I bought the S800 (Europe) as soon as I was informed about the call-back, but last info was that they are expecting the new ESC's within the next days, so I guess another 10 days untill I get them back. I bought my S800 early June...and that thing was never in the...
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    Wired Magazine cover and article about drones

    I have followed this thread although I have no closer insight of how the game is played in all the OpenSource projects. I know that people who are involved in OpenSource are normally very dedicated people with a high tchnical knowledge, but also a little ego-driven (I don't mean that in a bad...
  13. ChrisViperM

    XT60 Connectors to use or not. DJI F550

    ...While I was typing this, the answer was given by bison alredy.... Your question is a little bit hard to understand, but I will try... If you mean that your battery cable is thicker than the XT60 connector....this is what I do: Take the battery cable, cut some isolation off and put nicly...
  14. ChrisViperM

    Frsutration and the forums

    ....in case of great frustration, this could help: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/three-places-to-whine-about-your-life-and-let-off-steam/
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    Frsutration and the forums

    Bart...you are right with every word....but we are only just humans. BUT there is a difference if someone just explodes because of his faulty equipment, or if two guys wanna cut each others throat. Chris
  16. ChrisViperM

    Automated Multi-Rotor and a Moving Beacon?

    ....apart from the academical chit-chat, have a look there: http://www.mikrokopter.de/ucwiki/en/FollowMe#How_does_it_work.3F ...seems they are a bit further ahead than Arducopter Chris
  17. ChrisViperM

    Two clients want me to fly their RED EPIC cameras - advice?

    To be honest...apart from the fact that I disagree with a lot of what you wrote, I don't like your attitude, and I am not alone. Since you are apperantely a "developer" and know each and everythig, how do you explain this: This is what you said in your post above: "Now, as to the comparison of...
  18. ChrisViperM

    Automated Multi-Rotor and a Moving Beacon?

    Hello I am not 100% sure if I understand your question (English is not my mother language)...but do you mean something like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPaD91-KbrI&feature=autoplay&list=PL8B87700CB566387F&playnext=1 ....BUT as far as I know it would only follow you...not fly ahead of...
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    can anyone help this guy in the Dallas, Tx area?

    ....why not try one of these..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC8jnSaCqxY
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