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Can Iris+ fly by autopilot

Posted by Tommy Le on November 1, 2014 at 6:57am

Hi,

I'm a beginner. By reading this forum, I found that I can teach myself flying manually using very cheap drone (<100$). However, my ultimate goal is to do code the software (I'm from Android dev background) for the drone to fly itself. So I'm considering buying something that allow connecting with an autopilot (apm/pixhawk).

Does Iris+ (http://store.3drobotics.com/products/iris) serve that purpose: controlled by autopilot?

Are there extra tips you guys want to share with me? Regarding what to buy, what to learn?

Cheers.

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Tommy Le November 11, 2014 at 4:55am

John,
Tks, your reply confirms what I'm curious about, so 'in theory' I can do that.
But I think I'll go down the path of assembling from frames and motors.
John November 10, 2014 at 5:42am

It's possible depending on the quad. Do you have a link to it?
- Tommy Le > John November 11, 2014 at 3:28am
  
  John,
  
  Here it is http://www.kmart.com.au/product/radio-control-quadcopter/168321
  
  http://www.kmart.com.au/product/radio-control-quadcopter/168321
  - John > Tommy Le November 11, 2014 at 4:38am
    
    It's technically possible but probably not worth the effort unless it's just for learning purposes. It would probably have are hard time flying with that extra weight. The motors and frame would be the only parts saved.
    
    You're better off getting a cheap frame and starting there. You'll have a much better experience. Or just get the Iris+.
    
    I started with a clone of the one you have then went to the first Iris. That taught me how everything worked and then I built one from parts.
Tommy Le November 10, 2014 at 4:22am

Thanks John & PH for your replies.

Now my next question: I have a generic RC-control drone bought in Kmart. Now if I wire the motors and the sensors to the autopilot, it will work?
PH November 9, 2014 at 9:04pm

Yes, most definitely the IRIS+ can fly an autonomous mission. Check out Droidplanner2 which is the gold standard for Android apps for pixhawk class auto pilots.

I started flying about a month ago with a QX micro that was (is) very forgiving and I'm so glad I did. By the time the IRIS+ arrived I felt quite comfortable in manual flight and delighted with the auto flight (using Droidplanner).
John November 2, 2014 at 5:46pm

Yes, any aircraft with Pixhawk is capable of flying auto missions by itself.