"In general, when you are close to the ground, no aircraft/heli will stay in a single place because they create a vortex of spinning air that you are trying to balance the machine on top of. It's called ground effect.
This is why flying…"
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First Flights
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vernon Barry Apr 25, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
When first flying a new Quadcopter which mode should I fly in?Before throttling up (arming) should I hold the throttle control to the left or right?thanksTomContinue
Hover Problem
Started this discussion. Last reply by Geir Engebakken Dec 22, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings:As a newbie, I am having problems with new arducopter during take off and hover.The Arducopter has the 5.0 software installed in the X mode.When the Arducopter takes off, it wants to…Continue
Mission Planner Question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Petruzzelli Dec 16, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Newbie QuestionCan I plan a waypoint mission to fly an arducopter without the use of telemetry.Can I program the mission planner and load waypoints from a map, then load the software and fly the…Continue
Newbie Question Help
Started this discussion. Last reply by u4eake Nov 22, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
HELP!1. In the CLI mode, I tested motors in the X mode right/left/up/down and the (2) correct motors turned, when I put the controller in the 45 degree positions- 3-motors run instead of two…Continue
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Vernon Barry replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion Troubling Take Off in the group ArduCopter User Group3D RoboticsChris Anderson replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion Troubling Take Off in the group ArduCopter User Group
"Tom, please upgrade to the latest software (2.8.1). The team can't support old software "
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Troubling Take Off
I'am having some serious problems with my JDrones Arducopter during takeoff.I cannot get the Quad to just hover in one spot during takeoff, it always wants to go off in a particular direction, like it has a mind of its own. I have balanced props, balanced battery, calibrated the ESC although that was some ago. Do the ESC's have to be recalibrated over time?I'am running version 2.5 software at present.Could this problem be hardware related, such as electronics oilpan problem?I need some expert…See More
Tom Petruzzelli left a comment for Michael Oborne"Hi Mike:
I 'am trying to find information on FPV video receiver hookup, from analog video Rx, so that I can display video with OSD on ground station screen. I cannot seem to find much info or diagrams to do this. Do I use a USB capture…"
Vernon Barry replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion First Flights"Need to ad the test is valid for any multirotor (hexa, quad, Y, or Octo). In some configs, pairs of motors next to each other may speed up but the basic quadrant idea should be valid. Also, the left stick (AKA rudder) should spin up sets of motors…"
Vernon Barry replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion First Flights"Here is my suggestion before you attach the props, perform this test.
http://youtu.be/YfjnIX78oSY
The tilt test is going to ensure a couple of things.
1. It allows you to ensure you understand how to arm the system
2. You can safely check…"
Bradley J Carr replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion First Flights"Hold down and to the right to arm the motors. My first flight I flew in Stablise mode and simple. If you look at the wiki forms it will have everything you should do before the first flight and what is the best for a beginner."
Tom Petruzzelli posted a discussionFirst Flights
When first flying a new Quadcopter which mode should I fly in?Before throttling up (arming) should I hold the throttle control to the left or right?thanksTomSee More
Geir Engebakken replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion Hover Problem"The latest sw is 2.1.0, 2.0.5 is veeeery old, if it ever existed.
In flight leveling is explained in the wiki and has also been explained several times in the forum, so you could try a search.
The basics is this .
Keep the copter on the ground.…"
Tom Petruzzelli replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion Hover Problem"Please explain the "in-flight" leveling technique in more detail as I do not understand. How does the Xchan7 option work - please explain in more detail. Sorry I made a mistake my software in use is ver 2_0_5
Thanks Tom"
Geir Engebakken replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion Hover Problem"Also : leveling the copter on the ground will aleays be slightøy imbalanced is my experience. The best is to use the "in-flight" leveling, which can be activated by pushing (on the ground, with no motors running) the yaw stick 20…"
AndrewF replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion Hover Problem"Tom, in my experience flying in Stabilize mode with 2.0.49 and 2.0.55, I have found that I always have to add in some constant pitch and roll control input as I lift off in order to maintain a level hover and to avoid drifting off (or tipping…"
3D RoboticsChris Anderson replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion Hover Problem
"The latest software is 2.1. Please upgrade to the latest Mission Planner and use it to load the software."
Tom Petruzzelli replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion Hover Problem"Sorry Chris, The exact is Arducopter software ver 2_0_49.zip is the latest I have loaded into the arducopter. As I mentioned, When I advance the throttle in STABILIZE MODE - I cannot simply make the Arducopter hover, as it wants to always go off in…"
3D RoboticsChris Anderson replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion Hover Problem
"There is no "2.5" software either. "
Tom Petruzzelli replied to Tom Petruzzelli's discussion Hover Problem"Sorry - I have ver 2.5 software loaded into arducopter.
When Thecarducopter takes off it always want to take off and go in one pat ocular direction, it will hover in one spot. Any ideas!"
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