Can the ArduPilot Mega 2.0 be used on a traditional helicopter? Do I need external gps to do the typical mounting between the frame and skids?
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Can the ArduPilot Mega 2.0 be used on a traditional helicopter? Do I need external gps to do the typical mounting between the frame and skids?
Thanks for your help
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I have mounted mine very similarly to Wesley, on my 450. I had a couple crashes, no damage. Vibration isolation is a bit of a challenge on a 450, just due to extra bulk and weight required. The onboard GPS works just fine in this location.
On my 600, mounting is easy, and you have a lot more options. I mounted on the tray that is intended for the Rx. This obviously needs an external GPS.
I just want to get into this as cheaply as possible off the start then add functions later, I didn't wanna get the external gps because I wanna eventually upgrade to the more precise model.
Are other mounting locations available and if so are they a lot more vulnerable to crashes?
Yes, and Yes,
http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/ArduCopter_TradHeli
And the reasoning is the motor and the metal in the rotor may affect GPS lock.