After reading for months, then ordering all my bits, then building, I finally got properly into the air yesterday. Very Happy! Quad is standard 3DR, except I've put 880 motors on it. I hope to upgrade it to a hexa and use it with a GoPro and small gimbal once I have taught myself how to fly. Yesterday was only a few small 'hops' above head height to get a feel for the controls (very different to the simulator!).
I haven't tried any different flight modes yet, am still operating in stabilize. But I do notice oscilations in the platform when I roll particularly. I have yet to play with PID's, but was hoping someone could offer suggestions? I'm running v2.6, without any alterations yet.
And note to self - don't fly in a park when/where people walk their dogs. That was the reason for the crash, Labrador took an interest in this 'thing' and I was trying to put it down in a safe place...
And finally a note of thanks to all who are behind this forum and project, great stuff!
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