Jacob’s Drone Resources
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:
- 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
- Apps
2017 IndyCar Indy 500 Official Frequencies for CHIRP, Baofeng Radios
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
Alinco
Baofeng/Pofung
Baojie
BTECH
Feidaxin
Icom
Intek
Jetstream
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Juentai
Kenwood
KYD
Leixen
Puxing
QYT
Retevis
Sainsonic
TYT
Yaesu
WACCOM
Wouxun
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Home Security Solutions – AKA BabyCam
When looking for a baby monitoring solution, I came across an eBay auction for a wireless camera, that had night vision, and pan/tilt functionality. It claimed it would work on my wife’s iPhone, and any computer with internet connection. I picked it up, and have been mostly pleased. It was about $80.
Tags vs. Categories
This blog is the first I’ve attempted on WordPress. I’ve set up some WordPress sites for others, played with some plugins, widgets, etc., but never had one all to myself to maintain and play with! So when I was going through- I found myself trying to figure out the difference between Tags and Categories. A quick google search later led me to this blog, which covers in detail what I was looking for.