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  1. Old Man

    FAA To streamline 333 sUAS/UAS COA's

    Currently the only commercial operations permitted are to be done by 333 Waiver holders. The 200' exemption is only useful for them. Without a waiver you cannot legally operate commercially. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tarot 2D Gimbal won't level out

    I'm not surprised, I find Windows 8 difficult to work with too... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Foxtech Pivot V2 retracts... anyone?

    Helipal and Foxtech both handle Tarot stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What should I do First??

    Landing gear. Bear in mind that everything you want to add, including the landing gear, will reduce flight time a little bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Question about motors and props

    In both of the lower kV calcs you listed the estimated flight time is less than half your goal. The calcs were established using 17" props and the manufacturer specs for you chosen motor don't go there. Perhaps the amp loading goes too high with props larger than manufacturer maximums. If...
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    Question about motors and props

    We don't know that a camera was part of the equipment list. The mention of "building my first quad" is a little ambiguous. Is this your first MR, first build, or both? The T-650 is a good frame so in that respect you have a good start. Looking at the dimensions of the 650 it appears the...
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    Question about motors and props

    Might want to look at the motor specifications again. You want to use far too much prop with the motor selected. I don't know you could even fit 17" props on a T-650. Spec: KV(RPM/V): 490 Lipo cells: 4-6s Max Surge Watts(W): 300 Working current: 12 amps Max.current(10s): 17 amps No Load...
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    Wiring Harness VS Distribution Boards

    It's compact but prone to failures. I've used the Vulcan PDB and it works just great but does require a really good iron to solder it. There used to be a super nice distribution hub called the Hive Mini but it seems to be no longer available anywhere. Real estate does not have to be limited...
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    Tarot 2D Gimbal won't level out

    Check the gimbal position set up and PID's in the Tarot controller. It may not be a good idea to be manipulating gimbal position after it's powered up. When working with the gimbal software/firmware do not power up the Tarot until after opening the software and connecting to the control card...
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    Does Pixhawk do Carefree/IOC Mode?

    Just don't fly "behind" the take off point in Super Simple mode. Operator confusion with control orientation is assured if you do.
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    Rctimer motors. Opinions?

    If you know someone with a drill press and drill vise there's a fair possibility of drilling out the screw shaft. If there's enough of the shaft remaining above the shell of the motor you could try slotting it with a Dremel cut off wheel, heating the screw shaft with a soldering iron, and...
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    Rctimer motors. Opinions?

    The motors are both consuming and generating when they are working. All those poles and magnets are like a bunch of electric relays in opposition. Short out a wall socket and wiring can burn all the way back to the first fault interrupt. You might view the ESC as the first interrupt when a...
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    Frame company won't sell me a frame unless I buy all the components as well???

    Helluva way to stay in business. Buy everything or buy nothing. I don't see that as being a very successful business model. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Bad feeling about this crash in French alps

    Our military checked out quite a few pilots in single seat fighters in WWII. P-51 being one of them. However, they had flown tailwheel aircraft before.
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    Bad feeling about this crash in French alps

    The Europeans don't use the same regulations for maintaining a two or more person cockpit we do. Single pilot was within their practices. I'm sure that will be changing immediately.
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    Help me decide.

    Let's back up a bit. You say the one gimbal is a Freefly 3x w/Radians. So essentially it's the old Radian gimbal. Good unit but if you accidentally wipe the programming or lose receiver bind and don't have a copy of what it was before you're in for a world of work. Parts are becoming more...
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    Bad feeling about this crash in French alps

    I thought the original was the S1. Can't be giving you jet jocks anything with a lot of power. Bad enough ya'll fly with the tail wheel on the wrong end. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Bad feeling about this crash in French alps

    I knew that, was just checking... I got online this morning to fix my error but found I was already caught.:( The last couple days have been really high stress for me and thought processes have not been well focused. My sincerest apology. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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