Recent content by andrew.lindsay

MAIDEN FLIGHT SUCCESS! This evening I conducted the maiden flight for the concept of the Mavic Air carrying a Seek Thermal Compact Pro in a manner that allows for the drone pilot to view what is being recorded by the Seek Thermal as it occurs. For those that are just skipping to this point...

One more step completed. I extended the legs. I didn't want to cause issues with the down-looking sensors, so I conducted a simple experiment to see if I could determine what I needed to know. I launched the MA and hovered about 4 feet off the ground. Then I slowly passed a large flat solid...

The angle appears to be narrow. I tried a simple experiment to see if I could determine what I needed to know. I launched the MA and hovered about 4 feet off the ground. Then I slowly passed a large flat solid object a foot or so underneath the MA and watched for when the MA reacted. It only...

It's interesting to me that there is no concern for balancing / weight distribution.

Does anyone know the view angle of the downward sensors on the Mavic Air (MA)? In order to suspend an object from the bottom of the MA I need to extend the landing gear. The object I'm hanging will go directly underneath the MA and at the center of gravity. I do not believe it will be in view...

FYI: There is a great thread already going HERE on "Thermal Imaging on the Mavic Pro".

Exactly. It will definitely be in airplane mode. I was thinking earlier that the one misbehaved test flight I took may have been because I forgot to put the phone in airplane mode. EM interference is one reason I was trying to avoid using any other devices aside from the required phone. I'll...

Thermal just called me back. The signals and interface iOS devices expect are different than Android. A camera designed for Android will not work for an iOS device. I'll be picking up another Android device for this project. Update: I just ordered a Galaxy S4 from FreedomPop. It's the...

Thanks. That would fit with my observations and limited experiments.

Whoa! 1 pound! I had no idea. Can the Mavic Air also tote a pound? Mine seemed to really struggle with just less than 9 ounces, but flew okay with just less than 7. Then again, it was really hot outside when I tried it. Still, I'm hoping to keep my total added weight to around 6 ounces. But...

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is 4.59 oz (140 grams). The iPhone 5S and SE are 3.95 oz (111 grams). These are the two lightest iPhones sold by FreedomPop that are compatible with the Seek. At 200 grams (7 oz) you are already over my max target weight of 184 grams (6.5 oz). You're going to be adding 43...

I'm comfortable enough this will work that I'll order Seek compatible phone from FreedomPop as soon as I hear from Seek. I wish they would get back to me on whether I can use an adapter that will let me use my Android camera with an iOS phone. The iPhones are lighter by over half an ounce. It's...

Well, well, the contraption may work after all and be easier to implement than I thought. For a quick test, here is what I performed. Suspended the MA from the ceiling. Installed the OEM landing gear extensions. Taped one carbon fiber rod at the bottom and between the two front landing gear...

Sorry to be such a noob, but what is "MVP"? Thank you.

That's a thought (Skype type apps). But sometimes I'm out in the boonies with no data connection. That's why I'm looking primarily to do it with the MA camera. But I do need to look further into the Skype type apps. Thank you.