Podcasts about Quadcopter

For the Season 13 finale, Elixir Wizards Dan and Charles are joined by Spin42 Engineers Marc Lainez, Thibault Poncelet, and Loïc Vigneron to discuss their work retrofitting a 2007 VW Polo and creating an Open Vehicle Control System (OVCS). Using Elixir, Nerves, and Raspberry Pis, the team is reimagining vehicle technology to extend the lifespan of older cars and reduce waste—all while making the process approachable and open source. The Spin42 team shares the technical details behind OVCS and how they use Elixir and Nerves to interact with the CAN bus and build a Vehicle Management System (VMS) to coordinate various vehicle components. They dive into the challenges of reverse engineering CAN messages, designing a distributed architecture with Elixir processes, and ensuring safety with fail-safe modes and emergency shutoffs. Beyond the technical, the team discusses their motivation for the project—upgrading older vehicles with modern features to keep them on the road, building an open-source platform to share their findings with others, and above all-- to just have fun. They explore potential applications for OVCS in boats, construction equipment, and other vehicles, while reflecting on the hurdles of certifying the system for road use. If you've ever wondered how Elixir and Nerves can drive innovation beyond software, this episode is packed with insights into automotive computing, hardware development, and the collaborative potential of open-source projects. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Retrofitting a 2007 VW Polo with electric engines and modern tech Building an open-source Vehicle Control System (OVCS) using Elixir and Nerves Leveraging Elixir to interact with the CAN bus and parse proprietary messages Designing a Vehicle Management System (VMS) to coordinate vehicle components Developing custom hardware for CAN communication Creating a YAML-based DSL for CAN message and frame descriptions Building a distributed architecture using Elixir processes Ensuring safety with fail-safe modes and emergency shutoffs Using Flutter and Nerves to build a custom infotainment system Exploring autonomous driving features with a ROS2 bridge Developing remote control functionality with a Mavlink transmitter Testing OVCS features at scale with a Traxxas RC car (OVCS Mini) Challenges of certifying OVCS for road use and meeting regulatory requirements Encouraging community contributions to expand OVCS functionality Balancing open-source projects with contract work to sustain development The fun and fulfillment of experimenting with Elixir beyond traditional applications Links mentioned: https://www.spin42.com/ https://nerves-project.org/ Quadcopter https://github.com/Spin42/elicopter https://github.com/linux-can/can-utils https://docs.kernel.org/networking/can.html https://github.com/open-vehicle-control-system/cantastic https://github.com/commaai/opendbc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CANbus#CANFD https://comma.ai/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CANFD https://webkit.org/wpe/ https://docs.nvidia.com/jetson/archives/r35.4.1/DeveloperGuide/text/SD/WindowingSystems/WestonWayland.html https://buildroot.org/ https://vuejs.org/ https://flutter.dev/ https://github.com/smartrent/elixirflutterembedder https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-5/ The Rabbit Pickup https://www.hemmings.com/stories/value-guide-1980-83-volkswagen-pickup https://www.expresslrs.org/software/mavlink https://industrial-training-master.readthedocs.io/en/melodic/source/session7/ROS1-ROS2-bridge.html https://github.com/ros2/rcl https://github.com/open-vehicle-control-system/traxxas Contact Marc, Thibault, and Loïc: info@spin42.com Special Guests: Loïc Vigneron, Marc Lainez, and Thibault Poncelet.

Dmitri Alperovitch talks with Andrey Liscovich (UkraineDefenseFund.org) about the latest updates in the evolution of drone warfare on the battlefields in Ukraine. They discuss: - How Ground Unmanned Vehicles (GUVs) are being used in battle - 3rd Generation FPV drones - Quadcopter bombers - Mass-market EW systems - Fiber optics C2 - EW recon units - Use of aerial drones for anti-drone/aircraft warfare - Impact of Chinese export controls - Thermite 'Dracarys' drones - Mothership drones - Long-range deep strike drones - Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance drones - How Starlink is giving Russia an advantage! - How commercial satellite imagery of Ukrainian lands may be playing into Russia's hands - Why the US and Ukrainian use-cases for drone warfare are so dramatically different - Introduction of autonomy in unmanned systems

Paris Marx is joined by Spencer Ackerman to discuss the past year of Israel's actions in Palestine and the innovations in war technology being used to carry out what the ICJ has deemed a "plausible" genocide in Gaza.Spencer Ackerman is a Pulitzer-prize winning author of Reign of Terror. He's a contributor at Zeteo and publishes the Forever Wars newsletter. He's also writing a new series of Iron Man comics that come out very soon.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Eric Wickham. Transcripts are by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry.Also mentioned in this episode:Spencer wrote a piece marking a year since October 7 for Zeteo. He's also written about the Lebanon pager attack and Israel's innovation with quadcopters.Yuval Abraham has written about the use of AI in Gaza and how Israel is relying on US cloud companies for military purposes.Roberto González wrote a paper about the links between Silicon Valley and the military-industrial complex.Support the show

Pioneering Peregrine: Pushing Propeller Performance.  Fantastic Floppies: Navigating Nostalgia and Necessity.  High-Flying Hydrogen: Australia's Ambitious Aim for Aviation.  Axial Ambitions: Mercedes Amplifies Auto Innovation with Mass-Produced Motors.  Clearing the Carbon Conundrum: Discussing Direct Air Capture.  Artificial Amigos: Assessing Ai's Approach to Authentic Companionship.  Balancing Act: Ballbot Boosts Wheelchair Mobility.  Hardy Handiwork: Deepmind's Durable Robotic Hand.  Stellar Storms Strike: Geomagnetic Gusts Disable GPS in Agriculture. 

In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of resilient individuals have established the Nursery, a botanical splicing center located in a desert valley surrounded by giant wind turbines, canyons, and mountains. As they prepare for impending environmental catastrophes, they work tirelessly to adapt wild plants to the harsh desert conditions, employing cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques to create drought-resistant, nutrient-dense crops. Their efforts have drawn attention from around the globe, attracting visitors and scientists alike to witness the wonders of their innovative approach to sustainable agriculture.However, as the looming threat of a catastrophic storm approaches, tensions arise within the Nursery community. Daisuke, the visionary founder, leads a breakaway group to establish a more secure shelter in the nearby canyons, where they discover a unique microclimate that promises a better chance of survival. As they race against time, they face challenges in setting up a self-sustaining ecosystem, from harnessing renewable energy sources to implementing water conservation strategies and ensuring a reliable food supply.Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, the group must navigate interpersonal conflicts, confront past traumas, and embrace unconventional solutions. With the arrival of the great storm, they find themselves facing a battle for survival, forcing them to confront the harsh realities of their new world and question the true nature of their existence. Will their ingenuity and determination be enough to endure the looming catastrophe? The fate of the Nursery hangs in the balance, as they strive to create a sustainable future in the face of adversity.1. Genetic engineering/splicing of plants (ex: desert-adapted plants, shade cacti, corn that grows in saltwater, stomach plants, ivory agaves)2. Carb-mesh and my-creet (materials for storm-proofing buildings)3. Lutin Bots and Mover Bots (construction robots)4. Quadcopter drones for mapping and data collection5. Hologram table and quantum computer for simulations6. Weather sensors and monitoring systems7. Food brewing systems (for producing meat, dairy products)8. Algae beds9. Saltwater tanks10. Synthetic collagen crates11. Neuplus (a cognitive enhancement drug)12. Mind's Encore (a brain scanning/emulation service)13. Bio-heritage Guardians (collect DNA samples)14. Medusa (a local internet/communication system)15. Protein computers16. Autonomous vehicles (jeeps, autono-cabs)17. Solar panels, wind turbines, hydrogen grills (renewable energy sources)18. Synthetic lignin (biodegradable material replacing paper/cloth)19. Link anklets (wearable communication devices)20. Life Evolver AI (for designing lifeforms)Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes.   Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out.   This is Episode 53 of the podcast "In 20xx Sci fi and Futurism." The companion site is https://in20xx.com where you can find a timeline of the future, descriptions of future development, and printed fiction.These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world.Copyright © Leon Horn 2021. All rights reserved.

First up this week is the new FAA Administrator, Michael Whitaker.  As we previously speculated, this confirmation process appears to have gone smoothly. Z Whitaker worked for three years as the Deputy Administrator of the FAA and Chief NextGen officer, coming to the FAA now from Hyundai's Supernal eVTOL manufacturer. AOPA's President Mark Baker said “I am really pleased the Senate took action to confirm Mike and look forward to working with him to help pilots and to move GA forward… He's a capable leader, knows aviation, knows the agency, and he's a private pilot.”  We'll look forward to see how Whitaker lead the FAA in the coming months and years!  Next up this week is one for all our Texas folks out there, the ruling labeling Texas drone law (Code 423) unconstitutional, has been reversed. In March of last year (2022) a federal judge declared Texas code 423 unconstitutional under the first and 14th amendments, now after an appeal in the fifth circuit court, the decision has been reversed.  The NPAA (National Press Photographers Association) says the law has been used to target journalists in situations where privacy hasn't been an issue.  The court decided the plaintiffs lacked standing for a 14th amendment claim because none of the plaintiffs had been arrested or prosecuted under Texas Code 423.  In addition, the appeals judge said “And nothing in the No-Fly provisions has anything to do with speech or expression. These are flight restrictions, not speech restrictions,”, which is interesting considering the FAA is the sole party permitted to control the airspace.  Brenden Schulman, former DJI VP of Legal said “In a very significant drone law update, the prior decision in Texas articulating a First Amendment right to drone journalism, and striking down a Texas statute that interfered with that right, has just been overturned by the Fifth Circuit… Depending on what the plaintiffs decide to do, this could be the first drone law case to go to the US Supreme Court.” This means that Texas Code 423 is now back on the books, and we'll see if it's appealed again to the Supreme Court.  Alright, last up is a fun one, we have a new possible world record for the largest foam quadcopter!  Engineers in the UK have created and flow what they believe is the largest quadcopter, at over 21 feet from corner to corner!  The “GFQ” or Giant Foam board Quadcopter appears to use hobby foam for its structure and weighs 54lbs.  Next up, the team hopes to expand the project to create a quadcopter even larger!  That's it! Have a great week and we'll see you for our live on Monday! https://dronexl.co/2023/10/24/drone-innovation-manchester-quadcopter/ https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.423.htm#:~:text=(a)%20A%20person%20commits%20an,is%20a%20Class%20C%20misdemeanor. https://www.courthousenews.com/fifth-circuit-rejects-media-groups-challenge-of-texas-drone-regulations/ https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/288975/

There are different types of drones and they have developed enormously in recent years. One type is the so-called quadcopter. It has four rotors and can be steered so that it can fly in all directions without having to turn around first. So there is no front or back in the real sense. This construction reminded me of something quite different that took place more than a few thousand years ago: it was when a man called Ezekiel had visions in the Near East and saw celestial beings that could also move in all directions without having to turn. He describes these beings in his book in the Old Testament. He saw them several times. He thus had an insight into a reality that is otherwise inaccessible to our natural eyes. Such a world also exists and I look forward to having my eyes opened to it in eternity. I wish you an extraordinary day!

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This week on the podcast, we discussed two major geopolitical events that occurred: Russian hackers attacked US medical sites and Iran was attacked by an Israeli drone. We also discussed the United States' and Russia's discussion of the end of the Start nuclear treaty, Iran's potential to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the US and India rebuilding their relationship, China's increasing pressure on Taiwan, and Saudi Arabia's potential new ally, China. In addition, the conversation turned to South America and the geopolitical repercussions of Iran placing military bases in Latin America.Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: Apple | Spotify---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.comYou can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms:Twitter | Instagramemail: info@aucoinanalytics.comAnd don't forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing with friends and family.Also add your email to our private intelligence community by visiting this link: Sign Up-------------------------------------------------------Go to blendjet.com and use code thisweek12 at checkout to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout zen.ai/thisweek12-----------------------------------------------------Check out Screen Echo here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P3OoeIMPYN8E7o5GyLZO3?si=d024431bb65248bf

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What do the cameras of the future look like? The ones we use now are vastly different from cameras just a decade or two ago, so it's reasonable to assume that changes will continue to advance. Jeff and Kirk speculate on what's coming. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-120-future)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Smarter Image column (https://www.popphoto.com/authors/jeff-carlson/) at Popular Photography. Resolutionator (https://manytricks.com/resolutionator/) Stacked Sensor (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2299527448/why-the-speed-of-stacked-cmos-is-key-to-nikon-s-pro-mirrorless-camera) Caltech research team develops lensless camera (https://www.dpreview.com/news/2611026820/caltech-research-team-develops-lensless-camera) Eye in the Sky (2015 film) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_in_the_Sky_(2015_film)) Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for thousands of birds – Identify the birds you see (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/) Episode 41: Bird Photography with Marie Read (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-41-marie-read) Episode 118: Scott Kelby's Travel Tips (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-118-kelby) Our Snapshots: Jeff: EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter (https://amzn.to/3mJ01cy) Kirk: Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization II Binoculars (https://amzn.to/3O97fSA) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

We often think of technology as stuff that keeps us sitting at home, wired to our phones or computers or game systems. But there's an entire world of technology designed to inspire you to get outside and go exploring. We look at how tech can play a part in getting back to nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often think of technology as stuff that keeps us sitting at home, wired to our phones or computers or game systems. But there's an entire world of technology designed to inspire you to get outside and go exploring. We look at how tech can play a part in getting back to nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week Matt and Joe get a Quadcopter primer and advice from Painless 360's Lee Schofield. Discord FT Spitfire color theme for Flite Fest can be found on our Discord server. References Painless360 - YouTube http://www.rclab.info/2012/11/radd-method.html FPV UK Handbook 2021 v1.2 Feedback: Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com, matthew@aviationRCNoob.com, joe@aviationRCNoob.com Say Hi on our Facebook Page Tell us how we're doing - FliteTest Forums Show Page Help others find the podcast by giving us a 5 star Rating on Apple Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avaitionrcnoob/message

The gentlemen close out the guest series for Season One with the one and only Eric AKA Konasty FPV. We sit back and listen to one of the greatest to ever do it in the hobby as a freestyle pilot, an innovator for the brand ETHiX he co-founded with Steele Davis, a professional production set pilot talk about a lot of what drives him to be an essential and valuable member of a team. Welcome to the final guest episode for Season One of the Kwadcast, everyone. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)

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The Kwadcast meets the homie 8bitChrist over bootlegged WiFi to discuss his journey, how he went from flying LOS micro quads to winning the Ethix 20k Giveaway and flying 6S FPV Freestyle. Listen in on our conversation with Christian, who is a fan of the show, to learn about how he approaches life, guided by faith. Please give it up for one of our favorite guests so far for the man that is 8bitChrist. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)

This episode is sponsored by sponsors. The gentlemen talk about what brands and companies may look for in a sponsored pilot. We also ask the tough question - how do you get sponsored? How do you get the right eyes on your content? Stick around for a funny, contentious, debatable take on Sponsorship in FPV and the companies and brands that give them out.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)

The gentlemen from the Kwadcast bring FPV into the big leagues this week. We're talking about the "face" of a sport or a hobby. Think basketball, Lebron and Jordan. Think tennis, Venus, Serena, Maria. Who is going to make it on the the Wheatie's box for FPV first? What does it mean to be the face of something? What are the responsibilities? Hear our take on who can help shape the face of our amazing hobby we all love. New episodes every Monday!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)

We are honored to welcome our first guest to the Kwadcast, Reme FPV. We talk creative inspiration, some of the amazing projects Reme has worked on recently, and much more. Welcome to the guest series of the Kwadcast, stay tuned for the best guests, doing their best work right now all throughout our amazing hobby.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)

The fifth episode of the Kwadcast breaks down some of the definitions, and components that we discuss often. There's no reason to have debate about a topic that no one has commonly defined. The gentlemen take us through some of the most utilized terms of service you will hear bounced around the hobby. No, this is not a "basics" chat, it's a conversation about fundamentals. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)

The micro class of FPV drones is probably one of the most fun. Despite their small size, Tinywhoop's offer quite the adrenaline rush. The gentlemen from the Kwadcast talk about Tinywhoop's storied history, if micro-class drone racing is really racing, and much more on the smallest episode of the Kwadcast yet!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)

In our tertiary episode, the gentlemen from the Kwadcast get deep, personal, and vulnerable and talk about their own personal journey into why they got into FPV drones, the hobby we all love. Stick around until the end to hear what FPV means to each of us. What does FPV mean to you?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Mike Szczys get charged up on the best hacks the week had to offer. The 3D printer design gods were good to us, delivering an upside-down FDM printer and a hack that can automatically swap out heated beds for continuous printing. We look at a drone design that builds vertical wings into the frame of a quadcopter -- now when it tips on its side it's a fixed-wing aircraft! We chew the artificially-intelligent fat about GitHub CoPilot's ability (or inability?) to generate working code, and talk about the firm future awaiting solid state batteries. You know you want to read the show notes!  

Weird news, moral questions and of course Peter Pan!

(0:50) - A Charming Response To The Carbon Offsetting Controversy: Approximately 85% of all carbon offsetting efforts do not actually remove any additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and Charm wants to change that by injecting bio oil into wells that stored crude oil at one point.(8:10) - Drones As Personal Fitness Instructors:Drones are finally making their debut in the fitness scene with a concept design from Hongik University that could serve as the first commercially viable fitness drone and pave the way for the future of the industry. (14:20) - MIT & ONR's Trip To The North Pole:Acoustic signals get distorted in regions of the ocean where warm water meets cold water - especially in the Beaufort Sea - so MIT has collaborated with ONR to understand these distortions in hopes of allowing exploration in these regions without risking loss of communication.

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J.R. talks to Carlos (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7WF), one of our in-house drone experts, about growing up in Puerto Rico, his drone-racing experience, and what brought him to Crutchfield. (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7WE) From great starter drones for kids to professional-grade drones, Carlos also shares some of his favorite picks. Some of the gear discussed includes: DJI Telo (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7WG) DJI Mavic 2 drones (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7WH) DJI Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0 Quadcopter (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7WJ) Drone bundles (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7WK) For more drone recommendations, check out this year's buying guide which also includes tips related to drone safety, laws, and regulations. (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7WL)

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The weather is warming up, the pandemic forecast is looking better, and there's a new adventure bike in town. Honda has some interesting plans for its electric entry, and there's new apparel and gear from Filson and Dianese. All that and more.

Support the show Der musikalische Zeitreisepodcast der Band ELANE - ab heute im neuen Soundgewand. Oder doch nur alter Wein in neuen Schläuchen? Nico überrascht mit fluffigen Jingles, Markus erzählt endlich seine Drohnengeschichte und Joran klärt in ihrer neuen Kolumne ‘Jorans Kosmos' ein für alle Mal, wie das mit “Roseslake” jetzt aber so wirklich in echt (!!!!!) war. Inklusive der Rubrik ‘Remember the Song': “My Life” und “Hexhermetic Dance” Hier der Text zum Rubriken-Jingle “Mein liebstes Hobby: ‘ELANE aufnehmen, Videodreh, Design und Labelcopy. Quadcopter fliegen, Bingewatching - das ist mein liebstes Hobby' Kontakt: Podcast@Elane-Music.com >> Die Spotify-Playlist zum Podcast

Published and Award-Winning Wedding Photography & Cinema studio based in St. Louis, Missouri. Also specializing in Portrait, Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Commercial PhotographyZach is a photographers photographer. TV cameraman turned stellar photographer/videographer/editor and quite accomplished quad copter pilot to boot. Zach  speaks to Jack Hartzman about his new Canon EOS R5, and their mutual love for Canon cameras and how they met at SLBC in 2016.ZACH DALIN PHOTOGRAPHY314-941-6253ZACH@ZACHDALIN.COMLike what you heard? Please leave comments or reviews on Apple Podcast or at www.VisualWOW.com. Thanks.

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Apple announces a big change to future Macs, Microsoft announces the closure of all Microsoft stores, buying a quadcopter, finding the right colors for your website, troubleshooting bad call audio on Bluetooth headphones, travel policy updates with Johnny Jet, troubleshooting a game controller on a PC, finding the right drone/quadcopter for a beginner, are watching YouTube ads helping creators? Finding a laptop for photo editing, the GizWiz has a toothbrush with games and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Apple announces a big change to future Macs, Microsoft announces the closure of all Microsoft stores, buying a quadcopter, finding the right colors for your website, troubleshooting bad call audio on Bluetooth headphones, travel policy updates with Johnny Jet, troubleshooting a game controller on a PC, finding the right drone/quadcopter for a beginner, are watching YouTube ads helping creators? Finding a laptop for photo editing, the GizWiz has a toothbrush with games and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Apple announces a big change to future Macs, Microsoft announces the closure of all Microsoft stores, buying a quadcopter, finding the right colors for your website, troubleshooting bad call audio on Bluetooth headphones, travel policy updates with Johnny Jet, troubleshooting a game controller on a PC, finding the right drone/quadcopter for a beginner, are watching YouTube ads helping creators? Finding a laptop for photo editing, the GizWiz has a toothbrush with games and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Apple announces a big change to future Macs, Microsoft announces the closure of all Microsoft stores, buying a quadcopter, finding the right colors for your website, troubleshooting bad call audio on Bluetooth headphones, travel policy updates with Johnny Jet, troubleshooting a game controller on a PC, finding the right drone/quadcopter for a beginner, are watching YouTube ads helping creators? Finding a laptop for photo editing, the GizWiz has a toothbrush with games and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Apple announces a big change to future Macs, Microsoft announces the closure of all Microsoft stores, buying a quadcopter, finding the right colors for your website, troubleshooting bad call audio on Bluetooth headphones, travel policy updates with Johnny Jet, troubleshooting a game controller on a PC, finding the right drone/quadcopter for a beginner, are watching YouTube ads helping creators? Finding a laptop for photo editing, the GizWiz has a toothbrush with games and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Apple announces a big change to future Macs, Microsoft announces the closure of all Microsoft stores, buying a quadcopter, finding the right colors for your website, troubleshooting bad call audio on Bluetooth headphones, travel policy updates with Johnny Jet, troubleshooting a game controller on a PC, finding the right drone/quadcopter for a beginner, are watching YouTube ads helping creators? Finding a laptop for photo editing, the GizWiz has a toothbrush with games and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Apple announces a big change to future Macs, Microsoft announces the closure of all Microsoft stores, buying a quadcopter, finding the right colors for your website, troubleshooting bad call audio on Bluetooth headphones, travel policy updates with Johnny Jet, troubleshooting a game controller on a PC, finding the right drone/quadcopter for a beginner, are watching YouTube ads helping creators? Finding a laptop for photo editing, the GizWiz has a toothbrush with games and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Apple announces a big change to future Macs, Microsoft announces the closure of all Microsoft stores, buying a quadcopter, finding the right colors for your website, troubleshooting bad call audio on Bluetooth headphones, travel policy updates with Johnny Jet, troubleshooting a game controller on a PC, finding the right drone/quadcopter for a beginner, are watching YouTube ads helping creators? Finding a laptop for photo editing, the GizWiz has a toothbrush with games and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Apple announces a big change to future Macs, Microsoft announces the closure of all Microsoft stores, buying a quadcopter, finding the right colors for your website, troubleshooting bad call audio on Bluetooth headphones, travel policy updates with Johnny Jet, troubleshooting a game controller on a PC, finding the right drone/quadcopter for a beginner, are watching YouTube ads helping creators? Finding a laptop for photo editing, the GizWiz has a toothbrush with games and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

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In Ensenada, a Mexican city about two hours south of Tijuana, a new crime fighter has taken to the skies. It's not a bird, or a plane, or Superman. It's a drone. And over a few months on patrol, it's had quite the impact. The city's police department claims the solitary DJI Inspire 1 Quadcopter led to more than 500 arrests and a 10 percent drop in overall crime rates, with a 30 percent drop in home robberies.

A drone powered by a fuel-cell, UAS use policy for police, a defensive anti-drone system, UAS training at a community college and at Textron Systems, a backup system for GPS, and the Commercial UAS Modernization Act. News Hycopter Drone Flies for 4 Hours via Hydrogen Power The Hycopter drone from Singapore-based Horizon Unmanned Systems (HUS) uses a hydrogen fuel cell for power. Four liters of hydrogen are stored in the hollow frame, and are converted to electric power to run the motors. This power source saves weight and allows a four hour flight time, two and a half hours with a 2.2-pound payload. Police chiefs group offers drone-use policy In 2012, the International Association of Chiefs of Police Aviation Committee created Recommended Guidelines for the use of Unmanned Aircraft [PDF]. Since then, the Association has worked to develop policy which covers drone deployment, restrictions on use, data retention, and training. Three UK companies to develop new anti-UAV defence system Blighter Surveillance Systems, Chess Dynamics, and Enterprise Control Systems are developing a fully integrated anti-UAV defence system (AUDS). This system combines Ku band electronic scanning air security radar, a stabilised electro-optic director, infrared and daylight cameras, and target tracking software. The AUDS also utilizes a directional radio frequency inhibitor and jammer system. The new system is intended to address threats from malicious micro, mini, and larger UAVs at ranges of up to 8km in remote sites or urban areas and operating from fixed locations or mobile platforms. Sinclair receives first community college FAA UAS exemption The FAA has granted a Section 333 exemption to the Sinclair UAS Training and Certification Center. The exemption allows Sinclair Community College in Dayton Ohio to conduct commercial training and research and development in areas such as sensor integration and testing. It also lets the college expand their commercial focus on precision agriculture, geospatial information, and first responder training. The Training and Certification Center also intends to publish a Journal of Unmanned Aerial Systems twice a year as an online peer-reviewed publication Textron Systems Launches Unmanned Systems Training Catalog Textron Systems Support Solutions has announced an unmanned systems training catalog with a range of unmanned systems coursework. The curricula included classroom and hands-on training using customized materials and training aids. They'll tailor the training to your language, skill level, platforms, and applications. Training can be delivered to your choice of location for both military and commercial missions. US Weighs UAS-Friendly GPS Backup System Girish Chowdhary, an engineering professor at the Oklahoma State University, explains that GPS “...is not a very high integrity signal” and can easily be jammed or overpowered. Enhanced Loran (or eLoran) would cover the continental United States with a low-frequency navigation signal. eLoran signals are 1.3 million times stronger than GPS signals, and nearly impossible to jam. This system is already operating in Europe and parts of Asia. Senators Booker and Hoeven Introduce the Commercial UAS Modernization Act to Streamline Drone Integration On May 12, 2015, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced the Commercial UAS Modernization Act. This would establish an interim rule governing sUAS operations until the regulations proposed in the NPRM are finalized. The act gives the FAA some flexibility on visual-line-of-sight (VLOS), and reduces the regulatory burden for commercial operators. It also creates a new Deputy Associate Administrator for Unmanned Aircraft at the FAA. The intent is to streamline the integration of UAS in the United States. Video of the Week Flood rescue drama in Johnson County A DJI Inspire 1 delivers a leader rope to a family trapped in their home by flood waters. Mentioned

News from the 2015 AUVSI Conference, including the Pathfinder Program where the FAA partners with industry to develop commercial UAS technology. AUVSI Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) held its Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference May 4-7 in Atlanta, Georgia. At the Conference, the FAA announced the “Pathfinder Program” which it called “a partnership with industry to explore the next steps in unmanned aircraft operations beyond the type of operations the agency proposed in the draft small unmanned aircraft systems rule it published in February.” Speech – "UAS Pathfinder Program Announcement Press Conference" Press Release – FAA-Industry Initiative Will Expand Small UAS Horizons In his speech, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said, “We're partnering with three leading U.S. companies who have committed extensive resources to perform research that will help us determine if and how we can safely expand unmanned aircraft operations in the United States. These companies reached out to the FAA to work with us on exploring three key types of unmanned operations.” The industry partners and three focus areas are: Visual line-of-sight operations in urban areas. CNN will look at how UAS might be safely used for newsgathering in populated areas. Extended visual line-of-sight operations in rural areas. This concept involves UAS flights outside the pilot's direct vision. UAS manufacturer PrecisionHawk will explore how this might allow greater UAS use for crop monitoring in precision agriculture operations. Beyond visual line-of-sight in rural/isolated areas. BNSF Railway will explore command-and-control challenges of using UAS to inspect rail system infrastructure. Huerta said, “We anticipate receiving valuable data from each of these trials that could result in FAA-approved operations in the next few years. They will also give insight into how unmanned aircraft can be used to transform the way certain industries do business – whether that means making sure trains run on time, checking on the health of crops, or reporting on a natural disaster.” On the NPRM, Huerta commented on the number of public comments received, noting that it will take time to address them and finalize the rule. The Pathfinder Program is designed to expand expand the use of unmanned aircraft in the meantime. PrecisionHawk to work with FAA on UAV extended line-of-sight safety PrecisionHawk will formulate a framework for fixed wing and multirotor UAVs for missions in agriculture, forestry, and other rural industries. PrecisionHawk will also test its LATAS (Low Altitude Tracking & Avoidance System) traffic management system. AUVSI: New tethered UAV for CNN CNN announced that it will become the launch customer for the Drone Aviation Corp WATT UAV.  This tethered drone that can take power from the tether and simultaneously transmit data back to the ground. The electric quadrotor is activated with a mobile tablet and can hover at up to 300 feet for 8 hours. Tim Trott Interview with Jay Willmott At the AUVSI Conference, Tim Trott from Southern Helicam caught up with Jay Willmott, Founder and President of unmanned technology consultancy Nexutech. Vortex UAS A conversation with Vince Donahue, the Founder and President of Vortex UAS. Vortex provides tailored solutions for businesses utilizing UAS, including pilot training, consulting, and other services. This is a condensed version of the full interview originally published in Episode 347 of the Airplane Geeks podcast. Videos of the Week Surf the world's most extraordinary waves with drone videos Shot by photographer Eric Sterman with a GoPro on a Phantom 2 during two days at the “Jaws” surf break on the North shore of Maui. Good Morning, San Diego! The scenes in this video were captured around sunrise over a period of four months. Shot using a GoPro HERO3 Black Edition camera mounted on a DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter with ...

Drones assist with solar energy production, the satellite industry sees UAS opportunities, a quadcopter approaches a commercial flight, NYPD is developing a plan to counter weaponized drones, and more from the NBAA panel discussion on UAS. News These Drones With Little Brooms Keep Solar Panels Clean Large solar panel farms are increasingly being used to generate electricity. You can capture a lot of solar power in the desert, but the panels need to be cleaned to remove the dust that accumulates. Startup Aerial Power Limited is testing brush-carrying UAVs that gently keep the solar panels clean. Different Industries Debate the Potential of UAVs and the Need for Satellite UAVs often depend on satellite-based technology, and the satellite industry sees business opportunity in that. By their nature, satellite data transmissions are global, and that means international standards are needed. Quadcopter drone 'deliberately flown at passenger airliner' over Essex The UK Airprox Board has released its report on the May 2014 incident where a quadcopter came close to an ATR72 on approach to runway 06 at Southend Airport. The report (No. 2014073) states: “As the aircraft was about to intercept the ILS Glide-Slope, the pilot saw a remote-controlled quadcopter very close to the right wing-tip. The aircraft captain did not see the quadcopter but the sighting was reported to Southend ATC. The co-pilot formed the impression that the quadcopter had been flown deliberately close to the AT72 because he had seen it around 100m away as it approached from the right-hand side and made a turn to fly in the opposite direction to his aircraft, around 25m away and at the same level.” The quadcopter operator could not be traced. Beyond that… nothing to be done. NYPD: Threat Of Terrorists With Drones Is A Growing Concern New York police have been concerned about the possibility of an attack by drone. While they don't have any intelligence about a specific threat, they want to be prepared. The NYPD is consulting with the military and they are working on a plan to counter weaponized drones. NBAA2014 – BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION We continue with more from the October 21, 2014 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition panel discussion titled:  Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Regulatory and Legal Developments. The Panel was moderated by: Marc Warren , Crowell & Moring LLP with panel members: Dean Griffith , FAA; Mario Mairena , AUVSI; Govt Relations; Dave Hamrick, MITRE Corporation; and Ted Wierzbanowiski , ASTM standards for sUAS. Topics: Do you have to be a licensed pilot to fly sUAS? What standards did the ASTM recommend? Why does the Section 333 exemption require a private pilot's certificate? See Episode 65 for more clips from the panel discussion. Videos of the Week Drone Loses Contact With Operator, Activates Return To Home, Crashes GoPro4 Into Rock Every Angle Films was shooting video of a beautiful sunrise at Pinnacle Peak, Utah with a new GoPro4 mounted on a DJI F550 with an H3-3D gimbal. When the F550 lost contact, it initiated a “return to home.” The only problem was that Pinnacle Peak was in the way. OK Go - I Won't Let You Down - Official Video Shot by the OK Go band in Japan with 2,400 people and a drone. CNN (Music video shot with drone goes viral) tells the story. Mentioned 'Ambulance drone' prototype unveiled in Holland This prototype of a flying defibrillator can reach heart attack victims quickly.  

Cybercrime kits for malware (driven by Cryptolocker success), tranfering data from old computer to new, changing administrative password in Windows (using Offline NT Password and Registry Editor), Profiles in IT (Stephen D. Crocker, Internet pioneer and creator of Request for Comments), RFC 968 ('Twas the Night Before Startup by Vint Cerf), tech gifts that teach (LittleBits, SnapCircuits, Lego Mindstorms, Kodu, Bigshot Camera Kit, Arduino Robot Kits), QuadCopter gift guide (ranging from $100 to $1200, DJI Phantom Vision is tops at $1200), surprise visit from David Burd (delivering Victoria Secret with quadcopter), laptop guide for Christmas (ranging from $279 to $1400, prices are dropping), and Hour of Code campaign (sponsored by code.org, designed to motivate students to code). This show originally aired on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

Hermes 450 This Episode: A Manhattan man almost struck by Quadcopter, Conoco Phillips broken Eagle, Israeli Hermes drone crashes, wine and drones don't mix or do they?, "game on" for a wildlife conservation challenge, the US decides no drones in Iraq but OK in Japan, and the Mounties start training the Aussies on UAS usage. The News: Drone reportedly plummets dozens of stories and crash lands on busy Manhattan streets The subtitle is “Local cops didn't follow up but the pilot likely violated federal regulations.” A small drone came down in the City, missing the pedestrians but landing close to one. He took the SD card, gave it to a local network station, and contacted the police. They told him no law had been broken. Giant Leap Falls Short? ConocoPhillips ScanEagle crashes One of the first two commercial sUAS permits granted by the FAA, has resulted in a crash. The second ConocoPhillips Scan Eagle flight has resulted in a crash, reportedly due to an engine failure. IAF drone plunges into the sea Israeli Defense force Hermes 450 Falls out of the sky. The early assessment is engine failure. The MALE drone has a history of Engine failures and is the third one lost in over two years. Made by Elbit Systems, the Hermes is powered by a UAV Engines Limited Wankel engine. Drones + Wine: how UAVs can help farmers harvest grapes 3D Robotics brought autonomous, fixed-wing planes and multi-rotors with a point-and-shoot camera mounted inside to a family-owned vineyard. Images were taken automatically based on GPS location, and stitched together, generating a 3D model. Wildlife Conservation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Challenge Kashmir-Robotics is hosting the Wildlife Conservation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Challenge with $65,000 in cash prizes. The wcUAVc aims to foster “innovation and invention in the design, fabrication, and utilization of unmanned aircraft to assist with counter poaching and illicit wildlife trafficking.” U.S. Rules Out a New Drone War in Iraq In a continuing effort to counter opposing forces, the Iraqi government welcomes lethal drone strikes, but U.S. Government policy is shifting. Agreement will allow U.S. to fly long-range surveillance drones from base in Japan The U.S. and Japan have signed an agreement to allow operating the Global Hawk surveillance drones from Japanese bases. Two or three Global Hawks are to fly in the Spring of 2014 “near North Korea” and complement spy satellites. RCMP shares secrets with Aussies The Queensland, Australia police have visited the Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police as part of a worldwide Winston Churchill Fellowship study on the use of UAVs in policing. After visiting many countries, the Aussie cop was impressed by Canadian use of UAVs.