Jacob’s Drone Resources

Posted By TheMann00 on Nov 3, 2017

Indy Drone Owner Group Contest Galleries

• My Drone:
  • DJI Mavic Pro – http://amzn.to/2h2Kz9p
• Other Drones:
  • DJI Spark – http://amzn.to/2zhqyGf
  • DJI Inspire 2 – http://amzn.to/2zixz9R
  • GoPro Karma – http://amzn.to/2it39HX (with camera, if you have GoPro, find the model without the camera)(This has been discontinued by GoPro- might want to avoid)
• Part 107 Drone License Free Studying:
  • Pilot Training System: https://youtu.be/8AsfuNCs7oQ (This is video 1 of MANY free videos)
  • Tony Northrup’s 2 hour class: https://youtu.be/6_ucCKFJUCU
  • Remote Pilot 101: https://youtu.be/JxLOwxjX-68
• Part 107 Drone License PAID Studying:
  • https://www.dronepilotgroundschool.com/
  • https://remotepilot101.com/
• YouTube Subscriptions worth checking out:
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9JACosTnXzREUzH34Z98A
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTjS-qvuwCKMeI0hgPFBDw
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkJEEIifDzR_2K2p9tnwYQ
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULVibcmK8-TOoDBjevhAvQ
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAq4psKb4b3bYS6VaNbtoQ
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkqLBNHIDHztoMp6zSeEhw
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtinbF-Q-fVthA0qrFQTgXQ
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC99vrs8wqlfx3WU6I967fqA
• Flight Restriction Research
  • https://skyvector.com/
  • https://www.airmap.com/
• Apps
  • Verifly (By the hour insurance) – Android | iPhone
  • AirMap (air restriction research) – Android | iPhone
  • DroneUp (Training and finding drone jobs) – Android | iPhone
  • Drone NOTAM (last minute FAA notices) – Android | iPhone
  • UAS 107 (practice tests) – Android | iPhone

Eclipse – A Debriefing

Posted By TheMann00 on Aug 24, 2017

I read A LOT about photographing the 2017 eclipse. I’m glad I did. I managed to come away with a few shots I’m proud of. And now that the 2ish minutes of taking photos of the totality are likely over for the next 7 years… I thought I’d put down some thoughts for myself to reference later, and anyone else thinking of trying to capture some amazing pictures of a total solar eclipse in their area.

2017 Bonus Frequencies

Posted By TheMann00 on May 30, 2017

Some extra frequencies to try out:

IMS Primary 469.900
IndyCar Officials 468.8250 / 464.1750
TV Broadcast 454.4000 / 450.8875
Radio Broadcast 454.0000
PA 455.1375 / 450.1375
Track Fire/Rescue 451.6875
NWS Weather 162.550
Goodyear Blimp 151.625
Air Traffic 118.675
Military Flyover 317.800
Life Line 155.160
MEC TA1 Analog/P25 Talkaround 811.350

Posted By TheMann00 on May 22, 2017

2017 IndyCar Indy 500 Official Frequencies for CHIRP, Baofeng Radios

Posted By TheMann00 on May 21, 2017

If you’ve wanted to listen in to team radio and track announcements- now you can do it yourself for about the same price as rental! Plus you’ll be able to do it every year afterwards at no extra cost.

>>> Download Chirp CSV Frequencies export file <<<

>>> View Frequencies List <<<

>>> Bonus Frequencies to Try <<<

Cars are input on channels that correspond with their number. So if you see a car pulling into the pits, or watching the lead change- perhaps a crash just happened- you should be able to type in the car number into your radio to skip directly to that frequency.  All car and track frequencies are set with “Duplex off” to avoid accidentally transmitting on these frequencies.

I use CHIRP to program my Baofeng radio, and then export it to a CSV file that anyone else can use to import, or use as reference for a different programming method. You are free to use it and share with your family and friends. All driver frequencies are taken from the official spotters guide. Additionally, I have added in frequencies that in the past have included the PA system, race officials, broadcast radio feed, and TV feeds. Some of these might not work- but they are there to experiment with. (Channels 116-127)

I’ve added the NOAA weather frequency on channel 000 for this year.

Finally- my export includes local Indianapolis repeaters and national calling frequencies for HAM operators. You must hold a Armature Radio License in order to transmit on these frequencies- but you can always listen! (Channels 100-115) (Learn more about obtaining your HAM license here)

GEAR—

Don’t have the gear to listen this year? It’s not too late. Amazon has everything you need- and if you’re in Indy- you can get free SAME DAY delivery if you’re a Prime member.

Radio:

Baofeng UV-82 (the radio I use)
Baofeng UV-5R Dual Band ($24.90! With Same Day Prime!!)
Baofeng Black UV-5R V2+ Plus (Same day Prime eligible)

Adapter to make Headphones work

YCS Basics Headphones + Mic / Stereo Headset Adapter Cable for Office/Home Phones

Headphones

Howard Leight 1030110 Sync Noise-Blocking Stereo Earmuff (Same day Prime eligible)
Howard Leight by Honeywell 1010390 Hi-Vis Radio and MP3 Ear Muff (built in radio)
3M TEKK WorkTunes Hearing Protector, MP3 Compatible with AM/FM Tuner

Earbuds – use your own, and then add some standard headphone ear protection (saftey, and better ability to hear radio transmissions)

3M Peltor H10A Optime 105 Earmuff (hearing protection only- use your own earbuds)

PROGRAMMING—

Download Chirp here: http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download
Learn how to install Chirp and necessary drivers here: http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_CHIRP.php

The Miklor site is the best out there for Baofeng info! http://www.miklor.com/

(Other Chirp compatible radios)
If you already own or want to buy something other than the Baofengs listed above- the Chirp software should be able to program any of the following radios.

AnyTone AT-5888UV Also includes the Intek HR-2040 Also includes the Polmar DB-50M Also includes the Powerwerx DB-750 Alinco DR-03T DR-06T DR135T DR235T DR435T DJ596T DJ175T Baofeng/Pofung F-11 UV-3R UV-5R and variants UV-6 UV-82/82L/82X Also includes the GT-5 UV-82C UV-82HP/82DX/82HX UV-B5/B6 Also includes the BF-V85 BF-666S/777S/888S Also includes the GT-1 BF-F8HP Also includes the BF-A58 Also includes the BF-F9V2+ Also includes the GT-3TP Also includes the UV-5RTP Also includes the UV-5R7W Baojie BJ-UV55 BJ-9900 BTECH UV-2501 UV-2501+220 UV-5001 Feidaxin FD-150A FD-160A FD-268A FD-268B FD-288A FD-288B FD-450A FD-460A Icom IC-80AD IC-2820H ID-800H ID-880H IC-208H IC-2200H IC-91/92AD IC-V/U82 ID-RPx000V/RP2x IC-2100H IC-2720H IC-T70 IC-T7H IC-T8A IC-Q7A IC-W32A IC-746 IC-7200 IC-7000 ID-31A ID-51A Intek KT-980HP Jetstream JT220M JT270M JT2705M (use QYT KT-UV980)

Juentai JT-6188 Mini (use QYT KT8900) Kenwood TH-D7A/G TH-D72 TH-F6A TH-F7E TH-G71A TH-K2 TK-260/270/272/278 TK-260G/270G/272G/278G TK-360/370/372/378 TK-760/762/768 TK-760G/762G/768G TK-860/862/868 TK-860G/862G/868G TK-7102/8102/7108/8108 TM-271A TM-281A TM-D700 TM-D710 TM-G707 TM-V7A TM-V71A KYD NC-630A Leixen VV-898 Puxing PX-2R (UHF) PX-777 QYT KT-UV980 KT8900 (same as KT-8900) Retevis H-777 (use Baofeng BF-888) RT-B6 (use Baofeng UV-B5) Sainsonic GT-890 (use QYT KT8900) TYT TH-UV3R TH-UVF1 TH-9000 TH-9800 Yaesu FT-1D FT-50R FT-60R FT-90R FT-817/ND FT-857/D FT-897 FT-1802M FT-2800M FT-1900R/2900M FT-7800R/7900R FT-8800R FT-8900R FTM-350R VX-170 VX-2R VX-3R VX-5R VX-6R VX-7R VX-8R WACCOM MINI-8900 Wouxun KG-UVD1P/UV2D/UV3D KG-UV6D/UV6X KG-UV8D