New Quadrotor/Drone

[Sol75]

Just ordered one of these, with a camera gimbal.  Will be using my GoPro 3 Black... should be VERY interesting...
Has autonomous mode with waypoints, as well as a "follow me" mode.  Going to mess with follow me on my bike this spring, should make for some cool vids...

http://3drobotics.com/iris/

[Slate]

  Looks nice, better than Condor Aerial. 

[Sol75]

Condor Aerial?

[Flench]

Nice looking set up .

[Dragon]

  Looks nice, better than Condor Aerial. 

Ouch!

http://www.condoraerial.com/Phoenix.html

Nice ride Sol.
At least you didn't buy one of the DJI pieces of S#%^ that are so much the rage right now.


When you are ready to upgrade to something with more flight time, let me know.  The technology is moving so fast right now that by the time a website is updated it's outdated.  

Keep in mind that the follow me works as long as there are no trees since it doesn't come with any obstacle avoidance hardware.

Feel free to like my Facefart page until I get the website finished.  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northcoast-UAV/1559466147606901?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

[Sol75]

Ouch!

http://www.condoraerial.com/Phoenix.html

Nice ride Sol.
At least you didn't buy one of the DJI pieces of S#%^ that are so much the rage right now.


When you are ready to upgrade to something with more flight time, let me know.  The technology is moving so fast right now that by the time a website is updated it's outdated.  

Keep in mind that the follow me works as long as there are no trees since it doesn't come with any obstacle avoidance hardware.

Feel free to like my Facefart page until I get the website finished.  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northcoast-UAV/1559466147606901?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

Been into RC for over 30 years now... I have a couple other quads as well, a blade 350qx, and a DJI Flamewheel 550..got this one for its waypoint and follow me capability, along with its MUCH higher reliability over DJI's naza system..

As far as follow me, I totally intend to use to to video myself riding my motorcycle, but the plan is to scout the route ahead of time, find a takeoff location, and a landing location, along with the height of any obstalces along the way.. then I will set the drone higher than those obstacles.  Thats the only drawback on this thing IMO (aside form 16-22 minute flight times, which isnt bad for a hobby type drone) is lack of collision avoidance.  The PIxhawk flight controller is always undergoing revisions, so maybe collision avoidance will come as another module at some point, I almsot expect it will...

Sol

[Sol75]

I do have a website up and running for a side business doing aerial photo work.. I jsut have it on a bit of a hold right now until all the FAA firestorm is done with... Sure, they have said the FAA doesnt have an official rule yet, and cant do anything, but, true or not, it would still cost a lot of cash to fight them legally if they tried to cite/fine me... Just not worth it IMO...

My URL though, for future reference:
http://www.unique-views.com

[Zoney]

As far as follow me, I totally intend to use to to video myself riding my motorcycle, but the plan is to scout the route ahead of time, find a takeoff location, and a landing location, along with the height of any obstalces along the way.. then I will set the drone higher than those obstacles. 

Sol

How slow are you "riding" that motorcycle?  I didn't think these things were fast enough to keep up with a bike.

[morfiend]

How slow are you "riding" that motorcycle?  I didn't think these things were fast enough to keep up with a bike.

   That was my first thought too Zoney!   I even went to the site to see if any speeds were posted but they are not.

  I suppose if the drone is high enough and starts out in front of you the gimbals will allow the cam to follow you even if the drone cant keep up with the bike.



   

[Dragon]

Been into RC for over 30 years now...

Sol

Pssshhh, bet you cant fly a jet under a volleyball net.  

My URL though, for future reference:
http://www.unique-views.com

Mind if I hang on to this?

[COndor06]

  Looks nice, better than Condor Aerial. 

Slate, Thats cold brother. Almost hurt my feewings.

[Sol75]

How slow are you "riding" that motorcycle?  I didn't think these things were fast enough to keep up with a bike.

Plenty fast enough to keep up on a casual backroads ride.. definitely wont be railing it with the drone behind me.. lol... If I had to estimate, she can get going about 55-60 in "aggressive" mode.. lowers flight times of course, but it can get very maneuverable....

I would LOVE to have one capable of following me on a track day.. but, they just arent at that level.. yet... 

[Sol75]

Pssshhh, bet you cant fly a jet under a volleyball net.  

Mind if I hang on to this?

lol, forgot you were there for the jet under the net landing that year.. was a very intense flight for sure! totally socked in by trees!

Sure, you are welcome to hang on to it!

[Sol75]

   That was my first thought too Zoney!   I even went to the site to see if any speeds were posted but they are not.

  I suppose if the drone is high enough and starts out in front of you the gimbals will allow the cam to follow you even if the drone cant keep up with the bike.



   

Keep in mind also,. it is "following" in a direct path, so if for instance, you go around a curve, it "cuts the corner" so to speak..

[morfiend]

Keep in mind also,. it is "following" in a direct path, so if for instance, you go around a curve, it "cuts the corner" so to speak..

  Yes I understand,combine that with the ability to maneuver the the cam via the gimbal and it doesnt really have to be as fast as you,you just need to have it placed in the proper position to get the best views.

  Pretty soon we;ll see this tech on the racing curcuits,much cheaper than choppers chasing cars or bikes around the track!  I see a lot of cams mounted on track lines to follow sports action,imagine having drones watching each car or bike as it goes around the track.....   Isle of Man race would be something I'd like to see done like that!