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Infared & Sonar Sensor 4 APM

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson Aug 11, 2010. 1 Reply

Hi all, Is it possible to add an Infared and Sonar Sensor to the APM board? I would like it to be able to do some of the things that the Ardu QuadCopters can do and autonomous taking-off &…Continue

TXT Waypoints

Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Edward Benfield Aug 9, 2010. 2 Replies

Hi all, I don't know whether this question has already been raised but I would like to know if it is possible to TXT or (upload) waypoints to a UAV via a mobile phone? ThanksContinue

 

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Thomas Edward Benfield commented on Earl's blog post sonar altitude for $25 on APmega!
"Will it work with the IMU Shield on?"
Aug 30, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield commented on Richard Brown's photo
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"That is one cool heli, what type is it? Does it have the ArduPilot Installed? I really want one!! :D"
Aug 18, 2010

3D Robotics
Chris Anderson replied to Thomas Edward Benfield's discussion Infared & Sonar Sensor 4 APM
"Yes, that's something the ArduCopter team is already developing. Stay tuned."
Aug 11, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield posted a discussion

Infared & Sonar Sensor 4 APM

Hi all, Is it possible to add an Infared and Sonar Sensor to the APM board? I would like it to be able to do some of the things that the Ardu QuadCopters can do and autonomous taking-off & landing is one them. Thanks.See More
Aug 11, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield replied to Anthony Bee's discussion ArdruPilot Mega auto-Take off feature?
"Do you know if it is possible to copy & paste the whole waypoint page from the ArduPilot code an into the ArduPilot Mega code. There seems to be almost the same coding in the AP as in the APM and so I was wondering if it would actually work!! I…"
Aug 11, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield replied to Anthony Bee's discussion ArdruPilot Mega auto-Take off feature?
"Thanks for the info guys, cant wait for the rolling take-off to come!! :)"
Aug 10, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield replied to Thomas Edward Benfield's discussion TXT Waypoints
"OK thanks, what is the name of the board that will be used? As I would like to have a look at in it in google! I am hoping to go with the ArduPilot Mega UAV Autopilo."
Aug 9, 2010

3D Robotics
Chris Anderson replied to Thomas Edward Benfield's discussion TXT Waypoints
"Yes, I and others did that years ago, but dropped it when we discovered that it's just not very useful. Cellphones are clumsy interfaces to autopilots, and much better wireless links are cheaper and easier. (Plus you're not allowed to fly…"
Aug 8, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield replied to Anthony Bee's discussion ArdruPilot Mega auto-Take off feature?
"Is the auto-Take off and landing in the ArduPilot Mega code"
Aug 8, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield posted a discussion

TXT Waypoints

Hi all, I don't know whether this question has already been raised but I would like to know if it is possible to TXT or (upload) waypoints to a UAV via a mobile phone? ThanksSee More
Aug 8, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Beta Windows version of Xplane/Flight gear interface for ArduPilot APM
"Yeah, looks great!!"
Aug 8, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield replied to sky's discussion explaination of servos
"I was wondering, what kind of price would a "middle of the road" servo cost? Hi-tec seem to sell quite a few different types."
Aug 8, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield replied to sky's discussion explaination of servos
"Woah, what a lot of info!! Thanks, that helps heaps. :)"
Aug 8, 2010
Thomas Edward Benfield replied to sky's discussion explaination of servos
"Hi all, I was wondering what type of servo is best for a UAV, Digital or Analog Servo? I also have no idea what the difference between them is! thanks"
Aug 7, 2010

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Building an ArduCopter Trad Heli... Using the Trex 450 Pro airframe.
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