"In auto mode the throttle only works after take off speed is reached , loiter is also an auto mode. Throttle level is set in the parameters . Set the value for the cruise throttle, switch to auto and throw the plane"
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APM on board memory
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Tridgell May 27. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi. I have a apm2.0 with arduplane 2.73.I have made a lot of flights with this setup. Do I need to empty any files from the memory card or do the new files overwrite to old ones? If I do need to…Continue
How do I get rid of this chat window
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dwgsparky May 11. 4 Replies 0 Likes
This seems to be ON by default, it slows everything down and makes viewing on an IPhone almost impossible. How do I get rid of it!!!
Succesful catapult launch system
Started this discussion. Last reply by John M. Smith Jun 10. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hi GuysA few weeks ago Brett Binnekade put a catapult launch system http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/skwalker-x8-catapult on…Continue
Xbee interference problem
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dwgsparky Apr 15. 7 Replies 0 Likes
HiI am having problems with an Xbee900 system where the Tx is interfering with the servos, HK 12G Digital.The interference is constant and stops if I unplug the Xbee from the APM or if I touch the Tx…Continue
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Dwgsparky replied to matterenergy's discussion APM 2.5 - No Throttle in Auto/Loiter Mode - LOG attached in the group ArduPlane User GroupDwgsparky replied to Matt Gunn's discussion Anyone successfully gotten their camera to trigger on waypoint?"Why not plus the servo direct to the Rx and use the switch"
Dwgsparky commented on Andreas's blog post Drone shot down by police"Sorry Bad case of pushing your luck"
Dwgsparky commented on Andreas's blog post Drone shot down by police"Look at it again, low down and head on at the police line, high and clear over the protesters, not just once but several times. From the ground commanders view it was threatening, I believe that the police did that to protect there people. I'm…"
Dwgsparky commented on Tommy Larsen's blog post Skywalker X8 hand injury"I will send some pictures / video etc when I get back to my pc"
Dwgsparky commented on Tommy Larsen's blog post Skywalker X8 hand injury"A catapult is the safest option for flying wings, even the smaller X5 can do a lot of damage. They are safe and predicable. I have a design for a catapult for an X8 or smaller plane that works and is low cost, you can also buy the finished product…"
Dwgsparky replied to Ty's discussion Battery capacity question"Not just kill but burn, maim and destroy, it's the current that kills you , 50ma can be deadly, 24volts can push over 100ma through your body in perfect conditions, more volts=more current. Electric cars are especially deadly. A 24v (6s)…"
Dwgsparky commented on Stephen Gienow's blog post Ecosynth Flies its New 500 by 500 Meter 3D Scan"I also have the elph520 and its giving good results & its tiny. I have single servo connected direct to the Rx channel for the rudder, (. Not used on flying wing) press left to turn on the camera , hold to the right for continuos pictures, move…"
Dwgsparky replied to Steven G's discussion Mission Planning with multiple altitudes"Great reply and correct,
the verify function oly checks the WP and the track on the ground can be off as it only takes google earth points every 100foot along the route. plenty of distance for the odd 300 foot vertical cliff wall to apear out of…"
Dwgsparky commented on Bill Bonney's blog post FIND MY DRONE iPhone App Published in App Store"Like many I am also struggling with the communication path for this to work.
I understand the APM - 3dr in the UAV but I have a ground station (with the other 3dr ) that I use every flight. Does the APP simply listen in on this GCS -APM conversation…"
Dwgsparky replied to Todd Graham's discussion Ground altitude not zero in ArduPlane - GPS"In arduplane I prefer to use height above home. I can set it to zero which is better for landings. You can verify your flight path ground clearance in the MP"
Dwgsparky commented on Bill Bonney's blog post FIND MY DRONE iPhone App Published in App Store"Hi Bill
next thought, If you can get live position from the drone (I have no idea how ) then it will also help to spot the still flying UAV as it returns from a mission and has maybe gone beyound VLOS . to use just line the iphone up with the…"
Dwgsparky commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Texas drone bill clears use by police, not civlians"This sounds like a good move BUT dont your FAA have something to say regarding commercail UAV's that over powers the local state laws??"
Dwgsparky commented on Bill Bonney's blog post FIND MY DRONE iPhone App Published in App Store"Hi Bill
Think about this a little .
So I use this app to find my lost drone by either manually importing the Lat and long or getting it from MP etc. . then walking off into the distance.!! Great, very useful tool that I hope I never need ....I like…"
Dwgsparky commented on Bill Bonney's blog post FIND MY DRONE iPhone App Published in App Store"Does not seem to work correctly,
I set my HOME location in the settings and when I open the app the gps value changes on the find my drone page to a slightly diffent number.
the distanceto drone never changes either.
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Dwgsparky replied to John Koches's discussion Interaction while in Auto Mode"I hear you, I fly an X5 and use a catapult for launching. Last week I assembled everything at the field and then realized the laptop was still at home. I had to leave the blonde person on guard while I made the trip to collect the laptop. Now added…"
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