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Config file for Skyfun posted

Posted by Chris Anderson on August 14, 2011 at 9:00pm

3689420061?profile=originalOne of the best UAV platforms if you're a decent RC pilot is the HobbyKing Skyfun. Loads of room inside, and it's easy to distribute gear in the cockpit so the center of gravity stays right. It also handles the wind really well.

 

I had a great day flying with it today, and tuned the APM PIDs pretty well for the frame (I turned down both pitch and roll P's a bit). Here's a sample of the RTL circle with a pretty stiff wind. Not bad!

 

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The Skyfun config file is now posted in the manual's config repository. You can load it via the Mission Planner.

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  • Toby Mills August 21, 2011 at 12:36pm
    Have flown 3 flights on your updated settings. Much smoother and more stable. My airframe is very heavy so I need to knock back the max roll settings but otherwise a big thumbs up.
  • Max August 15, 2011 at 6:12pm

    Thanks Chris :)

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    Chris Anderson August 15, 2011 at 11:50am

    No, I upgraded the motor and prop. It's not necessary, but it is nice to have 50% more power if needed.

  • KnutL August 15, 2011 at 10:52am

    Chris, did you use the out-of-the-box motor ?

    Looks pretty well.

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    Chris Anderson August 15, 2011 at 7:32am

    Max, that's the standard 30m radius.

  • Max August 15, 2011 at 3:41am
    Chris, how big is that loiter?
    Looks small :) I like it!
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