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Problem reviewing Ground Control Station KML file in Google Earth

Hello All,

I've gotten the ArduPilot GCS Beta2 up and running after installing the drivers. Today I made several test flights, primarily trying out the GCS and trying out my new Sony Bloggie HD video camera. Both performed flawlessly! Now I'm home reviewing the data files and trying to view the KML files in Google Earth. The problem I'm having is that I can't change the view, no matter what I try the zoom and position keep snapping back to center. Unfortunately, this means I can't see the whole flight path, nor can I change the viewpoint. All I can do is look at the area within the screen from above the home position.

I'm sure it's something simple, but for the life of me it escapes me! If anybody can shed some light on what I'm missing, I'd appreciate it.

I have attached a sample set of data files from one of my flights today.



Thanks,

Nathaniel

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3D RoboticsPermalink Reply by Chris Anderson on September 17, 2010 at 4:56pm
Your file works fine on my Google Earth. Are you using the latest version of GE? Here's what it looks like on my screen:


ModeratorPermalink Reply by Nathaniel Caner on September 17, 2010 at 5:09pm
Chris,

Yes I am using GE ver 5.21.1547 which I believe is the newest version. Your screen shot is what I expected, this is what I get.


Regards,
Nathaniel

ModeratorPermalink Reply by Nathaniel Caner on September 17, 2010 at 5:14pm
I figured it out. I had more than one "My Places" checked, and it wouldn't let me move the viewpoint while they were selected.

Thanks,

Nathaniel

ModeratorPermalink Reply by Nathaniel Caner on September 17, 2010 at 5:36pm
Here is a screen shot of the flight showing the high altitude achieved of 366 meters AGL, this was achieved while in FBW-A. This is something I wouldn't have thought of attempting without the security of a constrained flight envelope. The video from the Sony Bloggie at this altitude is awesome! I still have to edit the raw footage. I can't wait for the fall foliage!


If you aren't having fun, your doing something wronRegards,

Nathaniel

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