Hi everyone.
Whilst flight testing a new platform, a control issue occured and the aircraft fell vertically with no forward airspeed into a heavy grass paddock from about 80 feet. Damage was relatively minor and the pixhawk looked protected by the aluminium housing that recieved a dent/crease, both carbon arms took the brunt of the crash followed by the mobius camera.
Unfortunately after rebuilding and powering up the pixhawk it no longer seems to work. The usb connector is a little loose but still functional, other power connections seem fine. When connected the FMU green power light comes on and stays on, the B/E light stays off. Both the IO green power light and B/E light come on and stay on but the ACT is off. Neither the main LED or the safety switch function. A static noise is heard from the buzzer continuously.
I have tried powering on with electrical reset switch depressed but nothing changes. In MP it does not recognise the unit.
Does anyone have any ideas? Could it be sent off for examination or repair? Have I finally killed my beloved autopilot :-(
Cheers!
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