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Simon posted a blog post
Perth photographer’s beach sprint to catch falling drone caught on cameraTREVOR PADDENBURGPERTHNOWAPRIL 21, 2015 7:30PMIT is every drone owner’s worst nightmare — the batteries going flat over the…
Apr 22, 2015
Simon replied to Rohan Sachse's discussion 6 modes switch in ArduPilot (legacy) User Group
"I am interested!
where is the link?"
Sep 21, 2011
Simon replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"Also if I upload the SkyWalker pram file from google code the altitude is about 1500m out.
 
Seems weird"
Aug 6, 2011
Simon replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"I also have a APM1280 and I get the same thing so I dont think its a hardware issues unless its the oilpan.
 
I am using the APM Planner 1.0.49 with the firmware it uploads to the board."
Aug 6, 2011
Simon posted a discussion
Hi All, I have been flying the SkyWalker with great success. However when I reboot the APM (2560) I lose the configuration. It keeps the waypoints but the configuration goes back to a default setup. This happens if I press the reset button or remove…
Aug 6, 2011
Simon posted a discussion
Hi All, I have stabilize and FBW_A working well however when I change to RTL the plane returns close to home then gains altitude and drifts with the wind. The attached picture shows the plane's path drifting with the wind.  Can someone help me tune…
May 27, 2011
Simon replied to Simon's discussion Change Failsafe Modes
"Found it - Its inthe APM_Config.h file if anyone needs to know."
May 27, 2011
Simon replied to Simon's discussion Unable to read voltage - not sure how to troubleshoot
"Hi All,
 
I have been doing some testing - I have 2 APM and 2 Oilpans, both oilpans work fine however only one APM works. The 1280 APM works and the 2560 one doesnt sense the voltage.
 
How do I troubleshoot to APM.
 
Cheers
 
SImon"
May 27, 2011
Simon posted a discussion
Hi All, I am having an issue with the voltage sensor – I just cannot seem to get it to read a voltage. It always displays 17.8 volts. I have installedan AttoPilot Current Sensor Board. I am using the monitoring number 4 (currentand voltage). I can…
May 24, 2011
Simon posted a discussion
Hi All,I am using the throttle fail safe and have it configured and working. The issue I am having is I dont know how to change the modes.If I test the failsafe in the CLI it works but its using FBW_A. I would like to use RTL as the failsafe mode.I…
May 20, 2011
Simon posted a discussion
 Hi All, I have stuck a ArduPilot Mega to the side of my Trex450 to see how it performs with the vibrations. I noticed a lot of drift from the IMU, for example if I change the pitch and only the pitch I notice the IMU thinks it is rolling as well.…
Nov 24, 2010
Simon commented on Colin's blog post Ardupilot Mega Twinstar Build
"Very neat setup! Well done!"
Oct 19, 2010
Simon commented on Chris Anderson's blog post ArduPilotMega Beta code now live!
"Well done guys!!!

Just got the first download!"
Oct 2, 2010
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Oct 2, 2010
Simon commented on jaron's blog post Who's on Twitter?
"@Simoso for me"
Sep 18, 2010
Simon commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Image from ArduCopter in GPS-hold autopan photo session
"Great Stuff!!
Well Done!"
Sep 14, 2010
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