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  • crystal garris commented on crystal garris's blog post flying pancake intro and progress
    crystal garris commented on crystal garris's blog post flying pancake intro and progress "a flying pancake"
  • crystal garris posted a blog post
    crystal garris posted a blog post I am really happy with the way it hovers, now to add some elevons to help stabilize high speed forward flighthttps://youtu.be/gLKPYMmZhEU See More […]
  • crystal garris posted a blog post
    crystal garris posted a blog post That's right I am back with some new  UAV designs and old favorites. I started A youtube channel to show off my stuff. please check it out and subscribe if you want to see more.https://youtu.be/UpoJRqxvQVI See More […]
  • crystal garris commented on Paul's blog post Drone-maker 3D Robotics cuts jobs, refocuses on corporate market.
    crystal garris commented on Paul's blog post Drone-maker 3D Robotics cuts jobs, refocuses on corporate market. "@Rob Lefebvre Im still trucking along doing my thing. Sales are definitely down this year, but I have this thing called a job, so I literally can't go broke. ;-)" […]
  • crystal garris replied to Adam Bellchambers's discussion Techpod model for X-plane or other sim? in Techpod Users
    crystal garris replied to Adam Bellchambers's discussion Techpod model for X-plane or other sim? in Techpod Users "I have files posted here: https://grabcad.com/library/the-techpod-1" […]
  • crystal garris commented on Andrew Rabbitt's blog post Wing lift distribution presentation
    crystal garris commented on Andrew Rabbitt's blog post Wing lift distribution presentation "Ha, finally some else understands that elliptical lift distribution does not work as well for a loaded aircraft. I used a bell curve lift distribution when designing the techpod, although not quite as radically as done on the Prandlt wing in this…" […]
  • crystal garris commented on Andrew Jawitz's blog post Making History- The DIY origins of the Luftwaffe
    crystal garris commented on Andrew Jawitz's blog post Making History- The DIY origins of the Luftwaffe "Andrew and Gary,  "This is just Aerodynamics 101 stuff" ya that's just the problem . Now if you would like to study Aerodynamics 201, maybe you should check out some of my designs. The Techwing. Highest Cl max flying wing available […]
  • crystal garris commented on Andrew Jawitz's blog post Making History- The DIY origins of the Luftwaffe
    crystal garris commented on Andrew Jawitz's blog post Making History- The DIY origins of the Luftwaffe ""How a simple, DIY-inspired design helped create the worlds most dangerous flying corps" Most dangerous? Ya I would say history did not bear that out. The Nazis where inconsolably indifferent to the value of a human life. This is not so […]
  • crystal garris commented on Chris Anderson's blog post FAA study finds trained pilots *worse* at operating drones
    crystal garris commented on Chris Anderson's blog post FAA study finds trained pilots *worse* at operating drones "pilot induced oscillations anyone? should of had an rc guy do it." […]

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July 8, 2012December 27, 2012

New Army radar could put drones in domestic airspace in 2014

This article shows how  people will take course when someone gives clear direction! All they have to do is say we will be doing it and someone, military, government or civilian will figure it out. http://www.futureoftech.msnbc.msn.com/technology/futureoftech/new-army-radar-could-put-drones-domestic-airspace-2014-866975

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June 28, 2012December 27, 2012

Techpod development gallery

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June 28, 2012December 27, 2012

Techpod Prototype Arrives

Hey everyone . the long awaited day has come . the prototype was delivered to my house via UPS .I took a few pics as I unwrapped it . The guys at airborne models tell me the packaging will match the production models so this will give everyone a good idea as to what will […]

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June 11, 2012December 27, 2012

Introducing Maple Pilot: An Open Source UAV Autopilot

An Open Source UAV Autopilot that is Arduino Compatible with  32 Bit Multitasking I’ve been experimenting with my own autopilots now for several years. My goal has long been to build an Open Source UAV autopilot.  My first autopilot was a simple GPS with rudder navigation and an infra red sensor based stabilizer system. I soon […]

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