ryoder 1,553 #801 May 29, 2015 BillyVance ******Noticed something hopping around on the ground at work yesterday. Thought it was just a bug at first... then I took a closer look... That is one tiny frog! I wonder what kind it is, and how big will it get? I'm guessing it was just a tadpole a couple days before.... but hell, I've SEEN tadpoles BIGGER than this little thing. You sure it wasn't this? http://digg.com/video/a-self-folding-origami-robot-that-can-walk-and-swimBut seriously, I used to find those tiny things when I was a kid in Northern IN."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,462 #802 May 30, 2015 BillyVance ******Noticed something hopping around on the ground at work yesterday. Thought it was just a bug at first... then I took a closer look... That is one tiny frog! I wonder what kind it is, and how big will it get? I'm guessing it was just a tadpole a couple days before.... but hell, I've SEEN tadpoles BIGGER than this little thing. Pretty sure it's a toad, not a frog. But I don't think it's an Oak Toad, which a search showed as the smallest in North America. They are supposed to have a stripe on them. But it could be."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,553 #803 May 30, 2015 wolfriverjoe *********Noticed something hopping around on the ground at work yesterday. Thought it was just a bug at first... then I took a closer look... That is one tiny frog! I wonder what kind it is, and how big will it get? I'm guessing it was just a tadpole a couple days before.... but hell, I've SEEN tadpoles BIGGER than this little thing. Pretty sure it's a toad, not a frog. But I don't think it's an Oak Toad, which a search showed as the smallest in North America. They are supposed to have a stripe on them. But it could be. You want a toad? I can get you a toad, believe me. There are ways, Joe. You don't wanna know about it, believe me. Hell, I can get you a toad by 3 o'clock this afternoon...with stripes."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,553 #804 June 2, 2015 Random things I see when out cycling."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #805 June 2, 2015 ryoder Random things I see when out cycling. I raise you a trip down Colfax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #806 June 3, 2015 I spent last weekend shooting aerials for the movie "The Revenant". It was a pretty sweet scene. Leonardo DiCaprio swimming down a class 4 rapid. Of course, he was not there, they are green-screening him into the shots we are modeling. Some of the most high-stress flying I have ever done. I'm not able to post any of the shots we took (they are in like 12k anyway) because they own the footage, but I did take a few BTS stills. I am very excited to be part of this exploding industry. Cinema drones are crazy... the one I piloted on this shoot was our mid-size bird, F1 @ 38lbs. Shooting with a 5D and 24mm glass. I'm not a camera guy, I just fly so that is all I know about the camera. We will re-shoot soon with a 6-camera array (6 RED Dragon cameras to build a 32k shot). I found the MCACU pic on the web, not mine, but that will be what we use. This is a crazy biz. Last pic is the drone me and my boss built. I fly the craft and he controls the camera, we are a 2-operator system with a spotter and the DP on top of that. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #807 June 3, 2015 Any job openings?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #808 June 3, 2015 JohnnyMarko Any job openings?! We currently have 2 flight teams, I'm sure we will be expanding! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,822 #809 June 8, 2015 Calvin19I spent last weekend shooting aerials for the movie "The Revenant". It was a pretty sweet scene. Leonardo DiCaprio swimming down a class 4 rapid. Of course, he was not there, they are green-screening him into the shots we are modeling. Some of the most high-stress flying I have ever done. I'm not able to post any of the shots we took (they are in like 12k anyway) because they own the footage, but I did take a few BTS stills. I am very excited to be part of this exploding industry. Cinema drones are crazy... the one I piloted on this shoot was our mid-size bird, F1 @ 38lbs. Shooting with a 5D and 24mm glass. I'm not a camera guy, I just fly so that is all I know about the camera. We will re-shoot soon with a 6-camera array (6 RED Dragon cameras to build a 32k shot). I found the MCACU pic on the web, not mine, but that will be what we use. This is a crazy biz. Last pic is the drone me and my boss built. I fly the craft and he controls the camera, we are a 2-operator system with a spotter and the DP on top of that. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ Looks like DJI GPS antenna. Controller?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,822 #810 June 8, 2015 North Carolina State Record 63-way at Raeford. I wore 16 lbs of lead as "super floater" (the lead wasn't the fun part).... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #811 June 9, 2015 Nice looking formation. Super floating AND 16 pounds? That's some good flying. Must have had a great fall rate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #812 June 9, 2015 Not that I'm bragging but...No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #813 June 9, 2015 You're gonna make a lot of guys around here jealous catching fish like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #814 June 9, 2015 No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #815 June 9, 2015 Calvin19We will re-shoot soon with a 6-camera array (6 RED Dragon cameras to build a 32k shot). I found the MCACU pic on the web. Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #816 June 11, 2015 kallend ***I spent last weekend shooting aerials for the movie "The Revenant". It was a pretty sweet scene. Leonardo DiCaprio swimming down a class 4 rapid. Of course, he was not there, they are green-screening him into the shots we are modeling. Some of the most high-stress flying I have ever done. I'm not able to post any of the shots we took (they are in like 12k anyway) because they own the footage, but I did take a few BTS stills. I am very excited to be part of this exploding industry. Cinema drones are crazy... the one I piloted on this shoot was our mid-size bird, F1 @ 38lbs. Shooting with a 5D and 24mm glass. I'm not a camera guy, I just fly so that is all I know about the camera. We will re-shoot soon with a 6-camera array (6 RED Dragon cameras to build a 32k shot). I found the MCACU pic on the web, not mine, but that will be what we use. This is a crazy biz. Last pic is the drone me and my boss built. I fly the craft and he controls the camera, we are a 2-operator system with a spotter and the DP on top of that. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ Looks like DJI GPS antenna. Controller? good eyeflight computer is an A2 After installing my full-immersion pilot kit the small bird (in pics above) will weigh just under 50lb with new downlink TX for full flight data (pitch/yaw/roll/translational speeds relative to earth and all 3 axis airspeed) The is nothing more terrifying than watching a Red Dragon go into an uncontrolled wobble while barelly descending or hovering in a thermal. Watched that happen TWICE to amateur teams, complete hull loss. With intentionally undersized rotors to avoid descending-with-power issues at low altitudes. I up the size a few inches at altitude over 10k' for efficiency. At low alt I use either (2) 10,000mah or (2) 16,000 mah with -INSANE-discharge rates. These ships are HEAVY. They sound like an airplane engine when they spool up. It's funny, once the director was sitting about 10' from where I was launching it and asked if he was ok to be there. I said 'sure, just stay behind me'. After I spooled upland launched i glanced back to see him running another 30' off set. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,553 #817 June 11, 2015 Calvin19 There is nothing more terrifying than watching a Red Dragon go into an uncontrolled wobble while barely descending or hovering in a thermal. That is about $50K for the camera?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,553 #818 June 11, 2015 Found this guy under my hedge this morning. I think it is a Blackneck Garter snake. I would hope he has a taste for rabbit, but I'm afraid he it too small to pose a serious danger to them."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #819 June 12, 2015 ryoder Found this guy under my hedge this morning. I think it is a Blackneck Garter snake. I would hope he has a taste for rabbit, but I'm afraid he it too small to pose a serious danger to them. Will they go after chipmunks? I've got an 18 hole golf course in my backyard because of those furry little fuckers. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 723 #820 June 12, 2015 NOMS Her birthday dinner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #821 June 12, 2015 normiss NOMS Her birthday dinner. where's the beef? You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,822 #823 June 12, 2015 Mary and I had rides on my son's new Harley last night. www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/ultra-limited.html... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #824 June 15, 2015 Teaching my girl how to catch those zippy little sidewinders on the beach. ETA - and playing tag with the stingrays at Cayman Grill in Orange Beach. D'oh... forgot to add the 2nd pic... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #825 June 15, 2015 Billy has crabs! Billy has crabs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
