The fairly recent advent of drones has evolved into many varied applications, from science and medicine, to mapping and agriculture, various commercial to a variety of simple recreational applications; camera/cinematography, exploration, and racing. All provide an enjoyable pastime and unparalleled entertainment. In addition to these applications, I propose yet another in the evolution of droneContinue reading “The Drone Battle League”
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Stealing Drones with Remote ID and Tracking
“Lookee there, Burt…that’s an Inspire drone. That thing must cost about 20,000 dollars.” “Dang, Rex, let’s go get it.” “Why, how we gonna do that, Burt?” “Dang, Rex, don’t you know anything? Using this cool new program they made, I can just point my phone at it like this…and presto! There’s the location of theContinue reading “Stealing Drones with Remote ID and Tracking”
POV Flying: FPV, RPV, and More…
Flying R/C (Radio Controlled) aircraft used to mean one POV (Point of View) only was possible…Third Person View (TPV or 3PV). You stood there with your remote controller in your hands and ‘flew’ the aircraft you saw in the distance. That was the only way. Flying (by radio-control) in the ‘bad ole days’ used toContinue reading “POV Flying: FPV, RPV, and More…”
Zero Zero V-Coptr Falcon New Bi-Copter Technology
The Falcon is the world’s first two-motor camera drone, and the first commercial tilt-rotor bi-copter. It was announced on January 17, 2020, and will begin shipping in February 2020. The feature-packed (thousand-dollar) drone is being ‘pre-sale’ reserved for a hundred dollars. Using a unique bird-like design, the new Zero Zero Robotics bi-copter uses articulating armsContinue reading “Zero Zero V-Coptr Falcon New Bi-Copter Technology”
The Drone Dictionary: Glossary of Terms
In the drone/UAS world, there are a number of specialized terms which are commonly used. I developed this list (and dictionary) not only for myself, but also for newcomers to the drone/RC/UAS/FPV world, as well as more experienced pilots. It is intended to be a ‘living document’, and I will add terms as I learnContinue reading “The Drone Dictionary: Glossary of Terms”
Walkera F210 RTF F1 Racing Drone
By all accounts, the Walkera F210RTF is a zippy little thing, and virtually indestructible. It is a F1 class racing drone, with an on-board HD (High Defintion) day and night camera with IR (infraRed) surveillance mode (in a protective housing, which allows full gimbal travel). I can hardly wait to get my hands on it,Continue reading “Walkera F210 RTF F1 Racing Drone”
Drone FPV: Forbidden Point-of-View
Ever since humans could dream, and imagine how the world might look outside their narrow field-of-view (FOV), ever since people looked up at birds soaring overhead, they have wondered what it was like to fly. With the advent of UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and FPV (First-Person View) technology, this dream has become a reality. Finally,Continue reading “Drone FPV: Forbidden Point-of-View”
The Late, Great “Maintenance Man”
I entered the military at the end of an era…that of the “maintenance man”. It was the late seventies (1970’s), and the Army (and the rest of society) was transitioning from the analog, vacuum-tube world to the ‘solid-state’ world. We were at the edge of the world of integrated circuits (IC) and PCB (Printed CircuitContinue reading “The Late, Great “Maintenance Man””
UAS Service Suppliers(USS) They Are NOT Going Away
In reading through the Homeland Secure Digital Library and trying to understand DHS (Department of Homeland Security) view of UAS presence and traffic management, I came across a NASA (National Aeronautic and Space Administration) white paper on UAS Traffic Management (UTM). The rather long-winded title “The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) Service SupplierContinue reading “UAS Service Suppliers(USS) They Are NOT Going Away”
Micro-Drone Madness: Cheerson CX-10
The Cheerson CX-10 makes my DJI Mavic Mini look like a maxi. This micro-drone (some call it a nano-drone*) is radio-controlled, and uses either a remote controller or (in some variants) a smartphone. Although defined as a ‘toy drone’, the skill required to fly it makes it applicable more for fairly skilled pilots, rather thanContinue reading “Micro-Drone Madness: Cheerson CX-10”
A Brave New Drone World 