ArduCopter v2.3.1 firmware: Full LOITER (GPS position hold) tests flights

In this video you will find a full test of the ArduCopter firmware v2.3.1 that I have done with my Quadcopter F450 X frame.

I have tested successfully the:
- STABILIZE mode
- ALT_HOLD mode
- LOITER mode (GPS position hold)

I have really enjoyed with the LOITER mode, it was so stable that I am played to do some videos of my self with the on board GoPro camera while I taken photos of my quadcopter in flight...

Avionic setup:
- Ardupilot Mega v2
- firmware Arducopter V2.3.1
- Receiver: Turnigy 9X8C v2
- Transmitter: Turnigy 9x
- uBec 5V @ 5A Turnigy

Hardware Setup:
- four brushless motors RC Timer BC-2836/11 (750 KV)
- two CW propellers 12 x 4.5
- two CCW propellers 12 x 4.5
- fours ESC 40A RC Timer speed controllers
- one Lipo battery 3S Turnigy Nano-Tech 2200 mAh
- Video camera: GoPro HD wide

- Take Off Weight (TOW): 1224 g
- Flight time: about 8 min

more infos at:http://diydrones.com/profile/JeanLouisNaudin

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