HKPilot 2.5 - Unexpected Flip whilst Yawing

Hi guys,

I'm new here and new to quads, and have just built my first multi-rotor!

I am using the Hobbyking HKPilot Mega 2.5 with all the accessories you get with it, except for the OSD/FPV stuff as I wanted to get the quad flying properly before adding that, and how right I was to do that!

I have run through the setup procedure in Mission Planner, calibrated the compass/gyro's etc, and had a quick hover last night to make sure everything was working nicely, and it was; great power, nice and quiet, stable etc.

Today, I wanted to check the vibration levels that the APM sees using the Log Bitmask, and whilst hovering, the quad moved away from me so I dialled in some left yaw to turn towards me, and as I did so the left bank of motors practically stopped, the quad flipped over onto it's back and nose-dived into the floor!

Luckily no damage other than two broken props, but what could have caused this? I have attached the IMU log if it will help?

Specs:

4 x Afro 20a ESC's with SimonK

4 x Turnigy Multistar 4220-650kv Motors

4 x 11 x 4.7 Props (each completely balanced to very fine tolerance)

HKPilot APM Mega 2.5 (Latest firmware from Mission Planner)

FrSky V8FR-2 Receiver with DJT Module for 9XR

Deadcat with Defibrillator

Zippy 5000 4S Battery

2014-04-21 11-55-42.log

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  • Bump, nobody got any ideas? :(

  • Interestingly, here is the Motor Log minus the props, just sat on the floor running the motors up through yaw, pitch and roll. Notice between Line 2900 and 3200 when I pushed up to full throttle that all 4 motors are turning at different speeds...

    2014-04-21 13-10-55.log

    https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3701714901?profile=original
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