Bim's Discussions (6)

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Indoor navigation with ArduCopter

Hello everyone,

I want to mount a Raspberry Pi and a camera module on my ArduCopter powered drone and have computer vision guide the drone's movement. Flying will be perform indoors so GPS isn't an option.

I'd like my computer vision code to look for a

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IRIS+ x4 with extra payload

Hello all,

How long would the IRIS+ x4 fly with about 600 grams of payload and the standard battery?

I need to reach 7-8 minutes of flight time with about 600 grams of payload and wondering if the IRIS+ is up for the task.

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Good setup for research purposed drone?

Hello,

We're working on a drone meant for research purposes, aiming for 30~ flight time with a payload of ~1kg.

I've been given the task of building it, however I have almost no RC experience, we're starting from scratch.

I thought to use the following

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APM on a Canard fixed wing

Can the APM work on a canard fixed wing?

I've tried searching for people who used the APM on a canard but can't seem to find much.

I'm guessing it won't be a problem but I want to make sure.

Thanks

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Can the ArduIMU V3 be used alone?

Greeting diydrones,

Before I'm buying the ArduIMU V3 I'd like to confirm a few things.

I'm interested in connecting the ArduIMU V3 to another Arduino and having the second Arduino control a quadcopter according to the data received from the ArduIMU. Ca

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