I have tested strongly APM2.0 2.8.1 with my hexa.
On the left is the plan. On the right the realization.
Attached is the flight video:
Couple of "circles" around few waypoints + one bigger loss of direction. Looking forward on ways how to make it even more "tighter"
Wind was gusty and strong (around 6m/s). Temperature -6 degrees.
In total I am happy with the waypoint performance, but there is still room for tuning (as I am running with standard parametres)
I will also update ESCs with simonk firmware. That should smoothen the flight generally.
2.8.1. APM2.0. Talon Hexa. Turnigy 2217 kv750, Turnigy Multistar 45A with orginal firmware.
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I think this is the log. Excellent if you analyze the log.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/94567760/2012-12-16%2021-01%20245.log
Did you use "log download" in the terminal screen on APM Planner?
That one seems to be a gpx file and doesnt have enough detail to analyze much.
edit: when you download the logs from the APM there will be 3 files created, a .log, .KMZ, and a .GPX
The .log is the one with the detailed info
Photo of my craft (the escs are a bit loose as I was installing the leds)
I think this is the log:
LOG
I have not extensive logging enabled.
About compass accuracy. It typically starts like 45 degrees of the direction and then finds the right direction. First leg is the most difficult one. After that it goes quite straight. --> perhaps the first leg offset tells that the compass is not calibrated correctly. Need to check that.
nice flight.
Do you have logs from the flight? any pics of your rig?
Hows the accuracy of your compass? If its off at all you will never see your quad start out in the right direction. I've noticed mine off as much 45 deg before. I really have no idea how to make it more accurate, but I'm sure someone here does.