"I thought it might be worth trying to put an overall perspective on the "New" GPS warning.
There are basically 3 reasons for the GPS warning.
A. We have just figured out the potential greatest magnitude of the problem which is entirely…"
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BLOGS are DOWN!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson Mar 3. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Currently BLOGS do not appear to be workable.All access attempts result in error message!Continue
Vibration Isolation and Dampening of APM / PX4 for version 2.9
Started this discussion. Last reply by Forrest Frantz 16 hours ago. 89 Replies 4 Likes
Now that we have version 2.9 and inertial primary control for the Z axis and soon to have it for X and Y axes as well it is necessary to take vibration dampening and isolation of the flight control…Continue
Tags: Controller, APM, PX4, Mounting, 2.9
New AMA regulations regarding FPV and UAV and a few thoughts
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nathaniel Caner Dec 31, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
The AMA has released (I think they are still preliminary) a set of rules and guidelines for operation of FPV models and for Autopiloted models.The regulations can be seen here: …Continue
Does the MinimOSD support 2.6 Arducopter which uses 1.0 MavLink?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary McCray Jul 6, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am interested in the MinimOSD but I am using Arducopter 2.6 which upgraded MavLink from 0.9 to 1.0.Since the Minim OSD uses MavLink I would like to know if it is compatible with an ArduPilot Mega 2…Continue
Tags: MavLink, OSD, Arducopter
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Forrest Frantz replied to Gary McCray's discussion Vibration Isolation and Dampening of APM / PX4 for version 2.9"Gary - If you are interested in getting to the bottom of this, I'll help.
First, let's make sure we are talking apples to apples. Can you send me a before and after log or use the excel Vibration Log Anal worksheet attached in the…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on jasonshort's blog post Getting ready for Arducopter 3.0
"Hi Dan,
IMU accel numbers of plus and minus 1.5 (in hover) should be fine that is equivalent to 0.15G.
Pretty much anything in the vicinity of plus and minus 2 (0.2G) or less ought to remove vibration from being a significant issue.
The time will…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Adam AKAV8R's blog post DJI has officially released the H3-2D Gimbal for $699!
"Actually, it's a very pretty pro looking aluminum mount and it's got that swell (and really expensive) Zenmuse label on the box.
I'm sure it's a very nice and functional gimbal, I just don't think I'll be getting…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter-3.0 ready for wider use
"Hi Randy,
Great presentation on Panoramic mode which is now a part of the New Wikis camera gimbal page.
Here: http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/camera-mount/
Gary"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter-3.0 ready for wider use
"Hi all,
I'm putting this here as a reply to myself so that it will be seen, it's important:
When setting up version 3.0 GO TO THE NEW APM:Copter Wiki / Reference Manual here: http://copter.ardupilot.com/
and use the table of contents…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on jasonshort's blog post Getting ready for Arducopter 3.0
"By the way, I have also tried (soft) Sorbothane and while it helps, its results do not appear as good as the already mentioned Gels.
Personally, I would like to see 3DR stocking and promoting Kyosho Zeal Gel.
It is just the right thickness, not too…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on jasonshort's blog post Getting ready for Arducopter 3.0
"On my DJI 330 and 450 FlameWheels, a 3/4" square of Kyosho Zeal Gel under each corner of APM on one and PX4 on the other secured with foam under a Velcro strap which is loosely tightened yields ~0.1G vibrations which are more than…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter-3.0 ready for wider use
"Really happy to see this Randy,
Sometimes when you get to the edge of the cliff the only available option is to jump off.
I'll be updating the APM:Copter Wiki to cover all things 3.0.
Congratulations to you and the whole dev and test team for…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray left a comment for Dennis Spanogle
"Also, the root APM:Pilot page here: http://ardupilot.com/
is how you normally get to the Developer site here: http://dev.ardupilot.com/
Which is where all of the developer info for Mission Planner and APM / PX4 will be stored as wiki pages.…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray left a comment for Dennis Spanogle
"Hi Dennis,
Happy to help, My email is grmccray@yahoo.com or garyrmccray@gmail.com.
Really happy to have you working on this.
The wiki has really needed much better developer information for a long time.
Mission planner has been needing this for a…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Brian Boomgaard's blog post SolarSight, The University of Michigan SolarDrones UAV
"$6000.00 + encapsulation is actually a lot cheaper than I thought, still a bit pricey for hobbyists though.
Money matters aside though, I am really looking forward to seeing your results
An 18 hour endurance goal is really significant.
There are…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Gary McCray's blog post Using a DJI 450 FlameWheel Quadcopter with the APM
"Hi Jason, Default PIDs have changed considerably since this article was written.
And interpretation of those PIDs by the firmware has changed significantly too, so it is necessary to tune your airframe to current PID constraints for whichever…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on David Dewey's blog post Flying 3D Spline Curves between Waypoints with ArduCopter 3.0
"As I already said, I believe this is a significant and important contribution that has practical and even commercial value.
Eventually to fully exploit it we are going to want adjustable parameters for curves, rates, etc and probably on a waypoint…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on David Dewey's blog post Flying 3D Spline Curves between Waypoints with ArduCopter 3.0
"David, you have just seriously increased the value and versatility of the APM platform, especially for video and photographic applications.
Great video too, it really shows what you accomplished.
It is fantastic that the APM still had room for it,…"
Jason R commented on Gary McCray's blog post Using a DJI 450 FlameWheel Quadcopter with the APM"I'm showing the stock angular rate PID "I" value at 0.1, not 0.01."
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- Recent reentry into RC Planes, Lots of PIC hardware and C and assembler programming experience, Drones, control, FPV, Atmel and Arduino look interesting.
APM2 with KK X525 Quadcopter current interest.
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New (APMcopter) Wiki up and operating!
Posted on May 6, 2013 at 1:05pm 38 Comments 5 Likes
The new APMcopter Wiki is up and running!
As you probably know, some of us have been hard at work trying to bring up a new Wiki for the copters, planes and rovers.
I have recently completed installing the vast majority of the pages from the Old ArduCopter Wiki into the new…
ContinueNew ArduCopter, ArduPlane and ArduRover Wikis Operational (provisionally)
Posted on April 27, 2013 at 8:00pm 19 Comments 3 Likes
New ArduCopter, ArduPlane and ArduRover Wikis are Operational (provisionally)
The old existing Wiki(s) are no longer getting updated on a continuous basis so you need to start using the new Wiki(s).
During this transition you will need to use both of them (although for the PX4, the new…
ContinueBringing up a PX4 on a FlameWheel F330
Posted on March 27, 2013 at 7:22pm 52 Comments 3 Likes
I recently got a PX4FMU plus PX4IO board kit and I am installing it on my little DJI Flamewheel F330 that I had been using previously with my APM 2.
The F330 is a perfect candidate for this because it is an excellent and sturdy test bed.
It flew very well with my APM…
ContinueComment Wall (3 comments)
- At 8:14am on February 13, 2013,
Jethro Hazelhurst said… H Gary,
First off, thank you for the superb job on the F330 construction page and wiki table of contents.
I will Email you the Image so that you can put it where you see fit.
Many thanks again!
Jethro.
- At 10:49pm on May 21, 2013,
Jorge Antonio Saldaña Rosales said… Hola que tal Gary sabes el hadware que necesito para hacer mi drone Cooperativo
- At 5:17pm on May 22, 2013,
Michael said… Hi Gary,
Just a thing on shipping rates (from your comment). I was also mad because of high shipping. I sent support an email and they shipped the parts for free through standard mail! I got it in 2 days ( I live on the east coast). There is a size limit though, can't go above 13 oz, but for small parts its fine. Oh and btw, when you email them, ask for Lorena, it may take a day or 2 more because of her work hours, but she's been amazing with shipping like this.
Sorry this is the only way I could contact you!
Michael
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