All Things That Fly

We Are Back after a summer break! This week we talk with Robert Rodriquez, the founder of the Society of Aerial Cinematography (AKA SOAC), for a discussion about the use of Multirotors and helicopters in the the motion picture industry. Also discussed in this show are some cool new multirotor products and upcoming flying events. Mentions: SOAC Facebook PageFAA grants Waivers to 7 Hollywood filming companiesFAA Part 333 Waiver ProcedureRuling in FAA vs Pirker Case ReversedNew DJI Inspire...

We Are Back! This week Daniel is off, so Lucien invited Steve Mills (AKA Vintauri) to join him for a show about the upcoming Watts Over Owatonna Electric Fly-in. Also discussed in this show is a listener E-Mail and some past and upcoming flying events. Mentions: 2014 Toledo Show Photos Palomar R/C Flyers Club Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA request for response from FAA E-Flite Blade 350 QX DJI S-1000 Octocopter Trex 800 Camera Heli Go-Professional Cases Sig T-Clips EP ARF SIG Somethin'...

This week listener Nick Crego joins us to chat about the Stingray quadcopter and the Jeti DS-16 radio. Mentions: Extreme FPV multirotor flying on RC Groups Dad pulls sons tooth with an Estes Rocket Multirotor Magazine Curtis Youngblood Stingray Quad Nick’s Stingray Video JETI Radios 2014 Multirotor Challenge, POSTPONED, Palomar RC Club, Fallbrook CA 2014 Toledo Show, April 4, 5 & 6, Toledo Ohio 2014 SEFF, April 7-13, Americus, Georgia RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric...

This week Lucien and Daniel answer several PSC questions sent in by listeners, and talk about some new products being introduced by Horizon at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. We also also have a listener submission for "Dumbest Thing I Ever Did" from Jonas Kunze in Germany. Mentions: Curtis Youngblood's new 1230mm MantaRay Quad Video New Products from Horizon at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair Long Duration Multirotor Flight Thread 2014 Hobbico E-Fest, Champaign, Illinois, February 15-16 2014...

This week Chris Madsen (AKA rpmrpm) joins Lucien and Daniel for a discussion of the new line of Multirotor aircraft from Multirotor Systems, a division of DW Foamies. We also discuss what happened at the 2014 AMA Expo in this episode. Mentions: RC Groups Power System Corner Directory from rpmrpm 2014 AMA Expo Power Up Toys RC Paper Airplane Project Multirotor Systems Whirlwind 600 V-Tail Quadcopter Multirotor Systems Photos from the AMA Expo New Android Powered JR 28X Radio System...

This week we catch up with Grampa Tony, talk about dropping tennis balls from quadcopters, how to keep busy during the cold season, and all kinds of other random things. Mentions: Daniel’s tennis ball dropping quad New source for Anderson PowerPoles New Forza models from JR Nick Maxwell flying the Stingray quadcopter on 6S with Scorpion HK-2221 motor Hubsan X4 Mini Quad $39.99 Hubsan X4 Mini Quad with Video Recording $64.99 Hubsan X4-FPV Mini Quad with In-Transmitter Video Screen, $199.99...

Our Christmas 2013 show. Lucien and Daniel discuss some new products and make some suggestions for how to spend your Christmas money! We also discuss some new products and answer several Power System Corner questions in this episode. Mentions: Hitec X4 Micro AC/DC 1-Cell Charger FlyingCinema CineTank Quadcopter Frame Hobby Lobby is now Hobby Express! Video of Vintauri cutting a pilot with his CNC machine Scorpion Backup Guard Scorpion Power Station Estes Proto X EP Micro Quadcopter Eagle...

Steve Mills (AKA Vintauri) joins Lucien and Daniel for a discussion of the Foam Casualty 6-axis CNC machine and the 2014 Trans-America Tour. We also discuss some new products and answer several Power System Corner questions in this episode. Mentions: Scorpion Backup Guard Video Scorpion Power Station Video Innov8tive Designs Black Friday Sale Estes Proto X EP Micro Quadcopter Heli-Max 1Si mini Quadcopter New Electric Heli Flight Duration World Record VC200 Volocopter Maiden Flight Video...

This week we talk to Gus & Maha Calderon about their documentary, Civilian Drones - Search and Rescue. The movie describes how effective drones can be in missing persons cases and how the FAA will not allow this technology to be used. Mentions: Flying IronMan RC Model, Designed By Greg Tanous Crashproof Stabilized Flying Robot With Counter Rotating Props Scorpion HK-4526-520 F3C Motor Scorpion HK-2520 Motor Series Scorpion 12-cell 90 amp ESC Walkera QR X350 Quadcopter Mikado Logo 480...

Shawn Spiker from Hitec joins us this week to talk about the latest Weekender aircraft, cool battery charging products and the Aurora 9X radio. Mentions: DJI Phantom II Vision E-Flite Blade Helis with Castle Creations ESC's Real Flight 7 RC Simulator Ultra-High Altitude Full Size Glider Hitec Zipper Hitec eHawkeye Hitec F4U Corsair Hited Hawker Hurricane Hitec P51 Mustang Hitec Extra 300S Hitec ePowerBox 30 Power Supply Hitec H4 DC/DC 4-port Charger Hitec Aurora 9X Radio Orlando Heli...

Top 3D pilot and aerial photographer Bobby Watts joins us this week to talk about the latest Gaui helis he's helped to design, the multirotors he flies for video work, and more. Mentions: Castle Creations Talon ESCs Orlando Heli Blowout, December 6th-8th - Orlando, Florida RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

After a few weeks off we're back with a show all about props, plus some host updates and listener questions. Tune in! Mentions: KDS Agile 5.5 Photos DJI Phantom Vision 2 Quadcopter Announced RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week we get into flight safety, battery charging and storage, and building your own quadcopter frame. Tune in! Mentions: Henseleit TDR Speed Flight And Crash Donations for Roman Pirozek Junior Message from the Pirozek family Georgia Model Aviators Open House & Air Show Good battery storage reference Aerobatic quadcopter TED Talk RotorFest 2013, Great Meadow, Virginia - September 27, 28 & 29 Joe Nall Electric e-Week, Woodruff, SC - September 26 - 29, 2013 iHobby Expo, Schaumburg...

This week Mark Harrison joins us again to discuss all the ins and out of the FrSky Taranis radio, powered by the OpenTX open source software. Mentions: 3DR Isis Multirotor System 3DR Pixhawk Autopilot Micro Flight Controller from TU Delft New Torque Tube Version of Synergy N5c Nitro Heli Secret Squirrel's Traveling Quadcopter Project Taranis X9D Radio NEAT Fair, Downsville, NY - September 13th to 15th, 2013 RotorFest 2013, Great Meadow, Virginia - September 27, 28 & 29 Joe Nall Electric...

This week Daniel, Lucien, and Grandpa Tony discuss choosing the perfect trainer, and then somehow wander as far off topic as control line combat. Tune in, we're bound to mention something you're interested in! Mentions: Hitec ePowerBox Hitec X4-Eighty Charger Hitec H4 Charger GoPro Hero3 Black Edition Garmin VIRB Action Camera Sig T-Clips NEAT Fair, Downsville, NY - September 13th to 15th, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

We've got lots of Power Systems Corner questions this week, including whether to use balance taps instead of a 2nd battery, how to power a SIG Rascal 110 for 95 mile flights, and how to tune a glow engine. Mentions: The Vaavud Smartphone Wind Meter Align TREX 550/600 Universal Tail Boom Support from KDE Heli-X Simulator Version 5 Mikado VBar Power Supply Notes TransAmerica Tour 2014 Helis Over Delaware, Kirkwood, DE - August 16th to 18th, 2013 NEAT Fair, Downsville, NY - September 13th to...

We're back after a long break! Raja joins us to cover everything that happened at IRCHA, the world's largest RC helicopter event. Mentions: Kyle Dahl wins One Competition Avant Mostro Announced Spektrum DX9 Announced Miniature Aircraft Whiplash 700EX Scorpion Signature Series Nick Maxwell HK-4235-520 motor Scorpion 14-cell HV 160 amp ESC Gaui 50cc 4-stroke gas engine with Scorpion SII-2212 alternator motor Guy hit by helicopter at IRCHA Helis Over Delaware, Kirkwood, DE - August 16th to...

This week we talk about the variety of adhesives out there, plus new product news and a Power Systems Corner question. Mentions: Preorder for Curtis Youngblood Stingray 3D Quad New Scorpion 14-cell 160 Amp ESCs Now Available Otto Dieffenbach Full Fuselage Flying Superheroes Hide Glue Foam-Tac Warbirds Over The Hudson in Haverstraw, NY - July 20th, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 Watts over Owatonna Flyin, Owatonna, MN - August 2-4 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio...

This week Daniel prepares to build an acoustic guitar and Lucien takes us through his intro to power systems lecture. If you're new to electric this is a great place to start. Mentions: Lucien’s Electric Power Systems presentation How to set up throttle hold for airplanes Warwick All Electric Fun Fly in Warwick, NY - June 22nd and 23rd, 2013 Warbirds Over The Hudson in Haverstraw, NY - July 20th, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 Watts over Owatonna Flyin, Owatonna, MN - August...

This week we get deep into speed flying with Gerry and Marcos, covering everything from pitch vs. headspeed to flybarless systems, turnaround maneuvers, and how to get started. Plus lots of talk about the TDR, the Uvular, and the amazing Banshee. Mentions: RCX Show Coverage Los Angeles and Orange County Drone Users Group Star Wars Droid Builders Balance Charge Cable for the Scorpion Back-up Guard Scorpion Precision Tools Banshee Helicopters TDR Speed Fuselage Project Three Dee Velocity...