New Drone Regulations coming to Switzerland in January 2021
Switzerland is introducing new regulations for flying drones. Depending upon circumstances, registration is required.
Author Archives: flyingsquirrel
Fixing a drone after a water crash
That moment of horror when your custom-built drone crashes into the water. If it hasn’t sunk to irretrievable watery depths, you may have a chance to rescue it.
Liftoff! When you’re stuck at home
The Steam-powered “Liftoff” drone game/simulator is pretty neat. You plug in your controller (the Taranis X-Lite is automatically identified) and can then enjoy a virtual practice or race.
Variable throttle power with OpenTX and X-Lite Pro controller
We’ve all had those days … the drone is too powerful for the location you want to fly in! Here’s a way of using one of the X-Lite sliders (potentiometers)… Read more »
Wiring a Matek F405 to DYS Aria D45A 4 in 1 ESC
I had to replace my Tekko 35A 4 in 1 ESC after an in-motion “high energy” crash into a field. I’ve used DYS Aria separate ESCs before, so here was… Read more »
Transitioning from a FrSky Horus X12S to a FrSky X-Lite Pro
I switched from using a FrSky Horus X12S to a FrSky X-Lite Pro. Here’s my experience … My rational for switching was size, and for this, I’ve never looked back…. Read more »
Armattan Marmotte MMCX and UBLOX GPS Holder
Winter months … time to enhance parts of the drone. I’ve integrated a MMCX holder and GPS holder into one, making the rear of the drone a little more attractive…. Read more »
Armattan Marmotte MMCX Holder
3D printing time … I upgraded to a TBS Triumph Pro MMCX antenna connector after snapping off my old SMA antenna. To stop the antenna flying around, I built a… Read more »
Armattan Marmotte GPS Holder
After getting fed up of having to velcro the GPS to the top of the battery, I decided to model and 3D print a GPS holder for my Armattan Marmotte… Read more »
Prusa I3 MK3S – print your own parts!
I splurged and bought a Prusa I3 MK3S 3D printer kit! After a day of assembling, it was ready to use. Absolutely awesome – combined with Sketchup or Blender, you… Read more »