Hi allI am currently in the process of building my first drone. I am using an APM 2.6 with mission planner. I have been able to set up my drone so that the APM arms etc. Once armed, the motors on the quad are able to spin but they cannot spin fast enough to get the quad off the ground. I am aware that there are various settings and parameters for the throttle on the quadcopter. Does anyone know if these settings will cause the problems I have. If so, what should the various setting be set at on mission planner.Ps I am using a f450 frame, apm2.6, simonk 30A ESC's, DJI 2212/920kv motors, 2200mah 3s battery and 9443 props.Thanks in advance
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I assume you have calibrated the ESC's as well as all the sensors on the APM?
Remove any trim from the Tx, shouldn't need it.
But make sure you balance the quad as best you can for performance sake.
If you are trying to take of carefully, especially on a soft surface, you can find a tendency to tip.
I find the trick is to punch it off the ground, only slightly, I'm not talking about punching it to 10m or so, just 1m, more of a 'pop it up' off the ground.
Check you prop direction, check your motor direction.
I have now changed a few of the settings on mission planner. The motors now seem way more powerful but I am facing the problem that the front motors engage more than there rear, causing the quad to hit the rear props on the floor. The trim settings on the transmitter makes no difference.
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With around 900kv on 3S I use 12" props.
I assume you have calibrated the ESC's as well as all the sensors on the APM?
Remove any trim from the Tx, shouldn't need it.
But make sure you balance the quad as best you can for performance sake.
If you are trying to take of carefully, especially on a soft surface, you can find a tendency to tip.
I find the trick is to punch it off the ground, only slightly, I'm not talking about punching it to 10m or so, just 1m, more of a 'pop it up' off the ground.
Check you prop direction, check your motor direction.