How about adding code for the parallax ping sensor for auto land feature ? The Arduino code is readily available. The sensor is good out to 10 meters or 30 feet. Is 30 feet enough on a plane coming in for a landing ? Can the software , control surfaces and motor control do it fast enough to make a really autonomous landing ? Earl
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We are already running ultrasonic sensor code on ArduCopter. The problem with is on fixed wings is that in general, ultrasonic sensors are pretty rubbish in grass and dirt. Given the speed the plane is coming in, the noise from the bad signal would be hard to deal with unless you're on a runway.
BTW, the Parallax ping sensors are not great. Much better sensors are the Maxbotic line that we use in Blimpduino. Check out the long-range ones in particular.
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BTW, the Parallax ping sensors are not great. Much better sensors are the Maxbotic line that we use in Blimpduino. Check out the long-range ones in particular.