Re: home built drone with an iPhone head end

[Scott Granados]

Trekking  Iceland wow.  I’m not sure I’m cut out for that.  I’d be more of a 
Trekking Monaco sort of guy.  Just how much comfort could we possibly fit in to 
the space between the casino and races?  Good luck with that though.

Drones are frequently used in nature filming.  You frequently see amateurs send 
in pictures to news and other programs and you see professional shots all over 
television and movies now.  I think I’d worry about dressing warm though before 
the drone.:)


> On Mar 8, 2016, at 5:10 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu  wrote:
> 
> Hi Scott.
> 
> I thought the sound would never end but I thought it great.
> 
> May be I should fly a drone next year as I’m Treking in Iceland later this 
> year as you all may know from my signature to raise money for charity.
>> On 8 Mar 2016, at 15:23, Scott Granados > > wrote:
>> 
>> I posted this to my list but thought there may be some interest here.  As 
>> some of you know I’ve taken up drones as an interest area and specifically 
>> been tackling whether a blind person could successfully fly a drone, whether 
>> a blind person could build a drone, and in general what kind of place is 
>> there for us in the sport as well as possible technical challenges that may 
>> solve some problems for us.  The short answer is yes, we can fly them 
>> safely, yes we can build them and since I’m self funding so far yes we can 
>> solve interesting problems but it’s still very expensive.  The part that 
>> makes this on topic for an Apple list is I’ve designed and had assembled my 
>> first attempt at a custom quadcopter and the controller surface I’m using 
>> has the ability to connect to an iPhone.  Video can be viewed from the 
>> copter and some basic flight control.  My other drone has much more ability 
>> to be alone by the iPhone and the apps are VO accessible or talkback 
>> accessible on the droid side.  There is also an SDK so you can write your 
>> own applications.  Anyone interested I can send appropriate links.  I will 
>> include some audio though, this is a test flight in my office / test bed.:)  
>> You can hear how powerful the motors are and get a feel for the amount of 
>> wind we move with very small propellers.  Take a listen here.
>> 
>> https://youtu.be/H9Kon7yekUc 
>>   
>> 
>> Anyone wanting more info on the Apple specifics I’m happy to provide.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
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Re: home built drone with an iPhone head end

[Kawal Gucukoglu]

Hi Scott.

I thought the sound would never end but I thought it great.

May be I should fly a drone next year as I’m Treking in Iceland later this year 
as you all may know from my signature to raise money for charity.
> On 8 Mar 2016, at 15:23, Scott Granados  wrote:
> 
> I posted this to my list but thought there may be some interest here.  As 
> some of you know I’ve taken up drones as an interest area and specifically 
> been tackling whether a blind person could successfully fly a drone, whether 
> a blind person could build a drone, and in general what kind of place is 
> there for us in the sport as well as possible technical challenges that may 
> solve some problems for us.  The short answer is yes, we can fly them safely, 
> yes we can build them and since I’m self funding so far yes we can solve 
> interesting problems but it’s still very expensive.  The part that makes this 
> on topic for an Apple list is I’ve designed and had assembled my first 
> attempt at a custom quadcopter and the controller surface I’m using has the 
> ability to connect to an iPhone.  Video can be viewed from the copter and 
> some basic flight control.  My other drone has much more ability to be alone 
> by the iPhone and the apps are VO accessible or talkback accessible on the 
> droid side.  There is also an SDK so you can write your own applications.  
> Anyone interested I can send appropriate links.  I will include some audio 
> though, this is a test flight in my office / test bed.:)  You can hear how 
> powerful the motors are and get a feel for the amount of wind we move with 
> very small propellers.  Take a listen here.
> 
> https://youtu.be/H9Kon7yekUc 
>
> 
> Anyone wanting more info on the Apple specifics I’m happy to provide.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
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Re: home built drone with an iPhone head end

[John Panarese]

Hi Scott,
   Well, definitely let us know how you make out. Again, if this drifts off 
topic and the list or moderators find it too far afield, please let me know off 
list. This is cool stuff in my opinion.


Take Care

John D. Panarese
Director
Mac for the Blind
Tel, (631) 724-4479
Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com

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> On Mar 8, 2016, at 2:23 PM, Scott Granados  wrote:
> 
> John, most definitely they can successfully.  I’m also pleased to say the 
> registration process with the government does not have a medical or eye test 
> component so I’m even registered and on the level.  That being said, I do 
> operate with a sited pilot near by just to keep things in hand if they go 
> sideways.
> 
> I am working on a build it your self kit for under 200.  I’m not there yet 
> I’ve broken through the $600 level on the version quoted in the article but 
> I’d like to cut that by 2/3rds again.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 2:16 PM, John Panarese  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Scott,
>>  This facisnates me. I’d love to hear a demo with the iOS apps being used. 
>> It all makes sense to me, though. The problem is money here is a problem and 
>> time is surely an issue. So, you are tempting me along lines I probably 
>> shouldn’t be considering. I’ve been around drones in action, and if a blind 
>> person can successfully use them, I’m all for it.
>> 
>> 
>> Take Care
>> 
>> John D. Panarese
>> Director
>> Mac for the Blind
>> Tel, (631) 724-4479
>> Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
>> 
>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer
>> 
>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
>> 
>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 1:58 PM, Scott Granados  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Well it’s funny, I just picked up some GoPros and gear to start producing 
>>> videos or podcasts so I’ll put something together that demonstrates that 
>>> very thing.
>>> 
>>> To answer your question about the how part.  THere’s a few angles here.
>>> 
>>> First, with the more advanced copters it’s possible to use software to do 
>>> things like hover and leave the drone where you left it in space so it’s 
>>> easy to stop, regroup and restart.  The blades make a great swarm of bees 
>>> sound like you heard in the clip so you can here it’s position in space.  
>>> There is also GPS in the platform so the aircraft knows where in space it 
>>> is.  If I lose it I can press a button or if it loses lock to my remote it 
>>> will fly home to it’s launch point with out human intervention.
>>> Next, I am just now starting to experiment with stereographic computer 
>>> vision and LIDAR / SONAR.  The aircraft uses a pair of camera to not only 
>>> recognize phases and follow specific people but to look for trees or other 
>>> objects and avoid them automatically.  There are two platforms, the Phantom 
>>> 4 which uses a Camera based system and the M100 Matrix which uses LIDAR and 
>>> a guidance module.  I’m trying to decide now which to order to start to 
>>> test these features.
>>> 
>>> Using the phone you have buttons to do features like land, take off, mark 
>>> your position, return home etc.  You can also on a map tap on a location 
>>> and the craft will fly there.  The map is not hugely accessible but there’s 
>>> no reason the address field couldn’t be used to enter similar data.  You 
>>> also get a full SDK to program with.
>>> 
>>> Add to that i’m starting to build and design these with my own software so 
>>> Scott branded test platforms.:)  Lots of ways to burn through to much money 
>>> and time but also lots to learn and much more for a blind person to be 
>>> involved with than you might think.  Would be great for students as well.  
>>> Feel free and ask any questions as long as we don’t upset the audience or 
>>> moderator and if we go to far afield you may take this over to the blind 
>>> tech and drones list or off list point to point is fine too.
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the great questions
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Mar 8, 2016, at 12:44 PM, John Panarese  wrote:
 
 Hi Scott,
 You have me really curious and since we are on topic here with the iPhone, 
 do you have a demonstration of how to use an accessible app to control the 
 copter? How are you able to fly it successfully as far as direction and 
 avoiding any accidents? I’m really interested in this kind of thing, so if 
 it strays off topic, please contact me off list.
 
 
 Take Care
 
 John D. Panarese
 Director
 Mac for the Blind
 Tel, (631) 724-4479
 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
 Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
 
 APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer
 
 

Re: home built drone with an iPhone head end

[Scott Granados]

John, most definitely they can successfully.  I’m also pleased to say the 
registration process with the government does not have a medical or eye test 
component so I’m even registered and on the level.  That being said, I do 
operate with a sited pilot near by just to keep things in hand if they go 
sideways.

I am working on a build it your self kit for under 200.  I’m not there yet I’ve 
broken through the $600 level on the version quoted in the article but I’d like 
to cut that by 2/3rds again.



> On Mar 8, 2016, at 2:16 PM, John Panarese  wrote:
> 
> Hi Scott,
>   This facisnates me. I’d love to hear a demo with the iOS apps being used. 
> It all makes sense to me, though. The problem is money here is a problem and 
> time is surely an issue. So, you are tempting me along lines I probably 
> shouldn’t be considering. I’ve been around drones in action, and if a blind 
> person can successfully use them, I’m all for it.
> 
> 
> Take Care
> 
> John D. Panarese
> Director
> Mac for the Blind
> Tel, (631) 724-4479
> Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
> 
> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer
> 
> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
> 
> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 1:58 PM, Scott Granados  wrote:
>> 
>> Well it’s funny, I just picked up some GoPros and gear to start producing 
>> videos or podcasts so I’ll put something together that demonstrates that 
>> very thing.
>> 
>> To answer your question about the how part.  THere’s a few angles here.
>> 
>> First, with the more advanced copters it’s possible to use software to do 
>> things like hover and leave the drone where you left it in space so it’s 
>> easy to stop, regroup and restart.  The blades make a great swarm of bees 
>> sound like you heard in the clip so you can here it’s position in space.  
>> There is also GPS in the platform so the aircraft knows where in space it 
>> is.  If I lose it I can press a button or if it loses lock to my remote it 
>> will fly home to it’s launch point with out human intervention.
>>  Next, I am just now starting to experiment with stereographic computer 
>> vision and LIDAR / SONAR.  The aircraft uses a pair of camera to not only 
>> recognize phases and follow specific people but to look for trees or other 
>> objects and avoid them automatically.  There are two platforms, the Phantom 
>> 4 which uses a Camera based system and the M100 Matrix which uses LIDAR and 
>> a guidance module.  I’m trying to decide now which to order to start to test 
>> these features.
>> 
>> Using the phone you have buttons to do features like land, take off, mark 
>> your position, return home etc.  You can also on a map tap on a location and 
>> the craft will fly there.  The map is not hugely accessible but there’s no 
>> reason the address field couldn’t be used to enter similar data.  You also 
>> get a full SDK to program with.
>> 
>> Add to that i’m starting to build and design these with my own software so 
>> Scott branded test platforms.:)  Lots of ways to burn through to much money 
>> and time but also lots to learn and much more for a blind person to be 
>> involved with than you might think.  Would be great for students as well.  
>> Feel free and ask any questions as long as we don’t upset the audience or 
>> moderator and if we go to far afield you may take this over to the blind 
>> tech and drones list or off list point to point is fine too.
>> 
>> Thanks for the great questions
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 12:44 PM, John Panarese  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Scott,
>>> You have me really curious and since we are on topic here with the iPhone, 
>>> do you have a demonstration of how to use an accessible app to control the 
>>> copter? How are you able to fly it successfully as far as direction and 
>>> avoiding any accidents? I’m really interested in this kind of thing, so if 
>>> it strays off topic, please contact me off list.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Take Care
>>> 
>>> John D. Panarese
>>> Director
>>> Mac for the Blind
>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479
>>> Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
>>> 
>>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer
>>> 
>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
>>> 
>>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Mar 8, 2016, at 10:23 AM, Scott Granados  wrote:
 
 I posted this to my list but thought there may be some interest here.  As 
 some of you know I’ve taken up drones as an interest area and specifically 
 been tackling whether a blind person could successfully fly a drone, 
 whether a blind person could build a drone, and in general what kind of 
 place is there for us in the sport as well as possible technical 
 challenges that may solve some problems for us.  The short answer is yes, 
 we can fly them safely, 

Re: home built drone with an iPhone head end

[John Panarese]

Hi Scott,
   This facisnates me. I’d love to hear a demo with the iOS apps being used. It 
all makes sense to me, though. The problem is money here is a problem and time 
is surely an issue. So, you are tempting me along lines I probably shouldn’t be 
considering. I’ve been around drones in action, and if a blind person can 
successfully use them, I’m all for it.


Take Care

John D. Panarese
Director
Mac for the Blind
Tel, (631) 724-4479
Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com

APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer

AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE

MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT



> On Mar 8, 2016, at 1:58 PM, Scott Granados  wrote:
> 
> Well it’s funny, I just picked up some GoPros and gear to start producing 
> videos or podcasts so I’ll put something together that demonstrates that very 
> thing.
> 
> To answer your question about the how part.  THere’s a few angles here.
> 
> First, with the more advanced copters it’s possible to use software to do 
> things like hover and leave the drone where you left it in space so it’s easy 
> to stop, regroup and restart.  The blades make a great swarm of bees sound 
> like you heard in the clip so you can here it’s position in space.  There is 
> also GPS in the platform so the aircraft knows where in space it is.  If I 
> lose it I can press a button or if it loses lock to my remote it will fly 
> home to it’s launch point with out human intervention.
>   Next, I am just now starting to experiment with stereographic computer 
> vision and LIDAR / SONAR.  The aircraft uses a pair of camera to not only 
> recognize phases and follow specific people but to look for trees or other 
> objects and avoid them automatically.  There are two platforms, the Phantom 4 
> which uses a Camera based system and the M100 Matrix which uses LIDAR and a 
> guidance module.  I’m trying to decide now which to order to start to test 
> these features.
> 
> Using the phone you have buttons to do features like land, take off, mark 
> your position, return home etc.  You can also on a map tap on a location and 
> the craft will fly there.  The map is not hugely accessible but there’s no 
> reason the address field couldn’t be used to enter similar data.  You also 
> get a full SDK to program with.
> 
> Add to that i’m starting to build and design these with my own software so 
> Scott branded test platforms.:)  Lots of ways to burn through to much money 
> and time but also lots to learn and much more for a blind person to be 
> involved with than you might think.  Would be great for students as well.  
> Feel free and ask any questions as long as we don’t upset the audience or 
> moderator and if we go to far afield you may take this over to the blind tech 
> and drones list or off list point to point is fine too.
> 
> Thanks for the great questions
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 12:44 PM, John Panarese  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Scott,
>>  You have me really curious and since we are on topic here with the iPhone, 
>> do you have a demonstration of how to use an accessible app to control the 
>> copter? How are you able to fly it successfully as far as direction and 
>> avoiding any accidents? I’m really interested in this kind of thing, so if 
>> it strays off topic, please contact me off list.
>> 
>> 
>> Take Care
>> 
>> John D. Panarese
>> Director
>> Mac for the Blind
>> Tel, (631) 724-4479
>> Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
>> 
>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer
>> 
>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
>> 
>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 10:23 AM, Scott Granados  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I posted this to my list but thought there may be some interest here.  As 
>>> some of you know I’ve taken up drones as an interest area and specifically 
>>> been tackling whether a blind person could successfully fly a drone, 
>>> whether a blind person could build a drone, and in general what kind of 
>>> place is there for us in the sport as well as possible technical challenges 
>>> that may solve some problems for us.  The short answer is yes, we can fly 
>>> them safely, yes we can build them and since I’m self funding so far yes we 
>>> can solve interesting problems but it’s still very expensive.  The part 
>>> that makes this on topic for an Apple list is I’ve designed and had 
>>> assembled my first attempt at a custom quadcopter and the controller 
>>> surface I’m using has the ability to connect to an iPhone.  Video can be 
>>> viewed from the copter and some basic flight control.  My other drone has 
>>> much more ability to be alone by the iPhone and the apps are VO accessible 
>>> or talkback accessible on the droid side.  There is also an SDK so you can 
>>> write your own applications.  Anyone interested I can send appropriate 
>>> links.  I will include 

Re: home built drone with an iPhone head end

[Scott Granados]

Well it’s funny, I just picked up some GoPros and gear to start producing 
videos or podcasts so I’ll put something together that demonstrates that very 
thing.

To answer your question about the how part.  THere’s a few angles here.

First, with the more advanced copters it’s possible to use software to do 
things like hover and leave the drone where you left it in space so it’s easy 
to stop, regroup and restart.  The blades make a great swarm of bees sound like 
you heard in the clip so you can here it’s position in space.  There is also 
GPS in the platform so the aircraft knows where in space it is.  If I lose it I 
can press a button or if it loses lock to my remote it will fly home to it’s 
launch point with out human intervention.
Next, I am just now starting to experiment with stereographic computer 
vision and LIDAR / SONAR.  The aircraft uses a pair of camera to not only 
recognize phases and follow specific people but to look for trees or other 
objects and avoid them automatically.  There are two platforms, the Phantom 4 
which uses a Camera based system and the M100 Matrix which uses LIDAR and a 
guidance module.  I’m trying to decide now which to order to start to test 
these features.

Using the phone you have buttons to do features like land, take off, mark your 
position, return home etc.  You can also on a map tap on a location and the 
craft will fly there.  The map is not hugely accessible but there’s no reason 
the address field couldn’t be used to enter similar data.  You also get a full 
SDK to program with.

Add to that i’m starting to build and design these with my own software so 
Scott branded test platforms.:)  Lots of ways to burn through to much money and 
time but also lots to learn and much more for a blind person to be involved 
with than you might think.  Would be great for students as well.  Feel free and 
ask any questions as long as we don’t upset the audience or moderator and if we 
go to far afield you may take this over to the blind tech and drones list or 
off list point to point is fine too.

Thanks for the great questions



> On Mar 8, 2016, at 12:44 PM, John Panarese  wrote:
> 
> Hi Scott,
>   You have me really curious and since we are on topic here with the iPhone, 
> do you have a demonstration of how to use an accessible app to control the 
> copter? How are you able to fly it successfully as far as direction and 
> avoiding any accidents? I’m really interested in this kind of thing, so if it 
> strays off topic, please contact me off list.
> 
> 
> Take Care
> 
> John D. Panarese
> Director
> Mac for the Blind
> Tel, (631) 724-4479
> Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
> 
> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer
> 
> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
> 
> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 10:23 AM, Scott Granados  wrote:
>> 
>> I posted this to my list but thought there may be some interest here.  As 
>> some of you know I’ve taken up drones as an interest area and specifically 
>> been tackling whether a blind person could successfully fly a drone, whether 
>> a blind person could build a drone, and in general what kind of place is 
>> there for us in the sport as well as possible technical challenges that may 
>> solve some problems for us.  The short answer is yes, we can fly them 
>> safely, yes we can build them and since I’m self funding so far yes we can 
>> solve interesting problems but it’s still very expensive.  The part that 
>> makes this on topic for an Apple list is I’ve designed and had assembled my 
>> first attempt at a custom quadcopter and the controller surface I’m using 
>> has the ability to connect to an iPhone.  Video can be viewed from the 
>> copter and some basic flight control.  My other drone has much more ability 
>> to be alone by the iPhone and the apps are VO accessible or talkback 
>> accessible on the droid side.  There is also an SDK so you can write your 
>> own applications.  Anyone interested I can send appropriate links.  I will 
>> include some audio though, this is a test flight in my office / test bed.:)  
>> You can hear how powerful the motors are and get a feel for the amount of 
>> wind we move with very small propellers.  Take a listen here.
>> 
>> https://youtu.be/H9Kon7yekUc
>>   
>> 
>> Anyone wanting more info on the Apple specifics I’m happy to provide.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> 
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>> Visionaries list.
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Re: home built drone with an iPhone head end

[John Panarese]

Hi Scott,
   You have me really curious and since we are on topic here with the iPhone, 
do you have a demonstration of how to use an accessible app to control the 
copter? How are you able to fly it successfully as far as direction and 
avoiding any accidents? I’m really interested in this kind of thing, so if it 
strays off topic, please contact me off list.


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> On Mar 8, 2016, at 10:23 AM, Scott Granados  wrote:
> 
> I posted this to my list but thought there may be some interest here.  As 
> some of you know I’ve taken up drones as an interest area and specifically 
> been tackling whether a blind person could successfully fly a drone, whether 
> a blind person could build a drone, and in general what kind of place is 
> there for us in the sport as well as possible technical challenges that may 
> solve some problems for us.  The short answer is yes, we can fly them safely, 
> yes we can build them and since I’m self funding so far yes we can solve 
> interesting problems but it’s still very expensive.  The part that makes this 
> on topic for an Apple list is I’ve designed and had assembled my first 
> attempt at a custom quadcopter and the controller surface I’m using has the 
> ability to connect to an iPhone.  Video can be viewed from the copter and 
> some basic flight control.  My other drone has much more ability to be alone 
> by the iPhone and the apps are VO accessible or talkback accessible on the 
> droid side.  There is also an SDK so you can write your own applications.  
> Anyone interested I can send appropriate links.  I will include some audio 
> though, this is a test flight in my office / test bed.:)  You can hear how 
> powerful the motors are and get a feel for the amount of wind we move with 
> very small propellers.  Take a listen here.
> 
> https://youtu.be/H9Kon7yekUc
>
> 
> Anyone wanting more info on the Apple specifics I’m happy to provide.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
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home built drone with an iPhone head end

[Scott Granados]

I posted this to my list but thought there may be some interest here.  As some 
of you know I’ve taken up drones as an interest area and specifically been 
tackling whether a blind person could successfully fly a drone, whether a blind 
person could build a drone, and in general what kind of place is there for us 
in the sport as well as possible technical challenges that may solve some 
problems for us.  The short answer is yes, we can fly them safely, yes we can 
build them and since I’m self funding so far yes we can solve interesting 
problems but it’s still very expensive.  The part that makes this on topic for 
an Apple list is I’ve designed and had assembled my first attempt at a custom 
quadcopter and the controller surface I’m using has the ability to connect to 
an iPhone.  Video can be viewed from the copter and some basic flight control.  
My other drone has much more ability to be alone by the iPhone and the apps are 
VO accessible or talkback accessible on the droid side.  There is also an SDK 
so you can write your own applications.  Anyone interested I can send 
appropriate links.  I will include some audio though, this is a test flight in 
my office / test bed.:)  You can hear how powerful the motors are and get a 
feel for the amount of wind we move with very small propellers.  Take a listen 
here.

https://youtu.be/H9Kon7yekUc 
 

Anyone wanting more info on the Apple specifics I’m happy to provide.

Thanks

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