During auto-landing (and some other low flight conditions) we need a way to calibrate the barometer without a telemetry link.
We have an uneven pre-landing strip (bumpy, not flat), so the laser range finder will not give usable reading before it is a
Read more…Hello
I have Horus X12S + PIXHAWK PX4 + QGROUNDCONTROL + UHF Transmitter and Receiver
The UHF transmitter and receiver are connected. I have connected the receiver to the PIXHAWK RC IN.
But i get a blue led blinking slowly on the PIXHAWK. Can you help
Using FW 3.2.1 and APM 2.6, is there any issue with setting the telemetry channel to 115Kbaud? I realize that the USB port is already running at that speed, but was wondering if there are any software timing problems that could result from running S
Read more…My Pixhawk 2.4.8 has been working great for months.
It boots fine, sounds correct, and has the right lights on.
However, I cannot connect to it via MP. Have tried:
Fresh install of MP and firmware on laptop
Different computers and po
Read more…Hey all,
Have a quadcopter that slammed into a brick wall on Mission mode this morning and I'm having trouble figuring out why. I think it might be a problem with the GPS? GPSP Alt is cut off, KML file is cut off, but uncertainty seems fine though the
Hello all,
I want to trigger my camera shorting 2 wires (soldered to the shutter button of a nex7), and I'm quite lost. Any advice? do I need any extra device or can i just plug it to a pixhawk output port? How to connect?
The camera trigger is 3.1V, a
Read more…Dear forum members
I am new in this place but I hope you can help me. I built an octacopter and wanted to use the new pixhawk 2 "cube" flight controller. I have the latest "mission planner" installed but there is no way to connect to the board... I al
Read more…Hi all,
I found out I enjoy flying more that I like tinkering, so I am switching to rtf drone and am selling my (oldish) UAV. It is an 3D Robotics hexacopter airframe + a Y frame conversion set + spare parts, and some electronics. To be specific:
3DR A
Read more…hi
I have the apm 2.5 with external gps on my tricopter.
when i try to get it up, it starts to spin in
one direction.
i read that you have to upload the log file for people to know exactly what the problem
but can anyone give me a hint where to check
o
Read more…I recently had a failure - fortunately on the ground.
I was using an "Alexmos" gimbal controller and APM 2.6 flight controller.
The gimbal controller was connected to the battery (16V) and to the radio. I bypassed the flight controller and used one ch
Read more…I ordered a UBLOX NEO M8U GPS unit from Drotek in France. The GPS has dead reckoning built in, and will continue to provide position information even with no satellite reception.
If I'm using a PixHawk, and this GPS unit, what will the PixHawk do whe
Read more…Hello all,
I finally learned that my problem with the binding issue was that I wasn't removing the bind plug, and that was therefore putting the receiver in bind mode every time after I restarted the quad, so that's out of the way. Now that the Rx/Tx
Drone Information:
Lumenier QAV-x
Kiss Flight control
Kiss 24A esc
T-motors f40ii 2400kv
Matek pdb
Foxeer HS1177 (2.1 lens)
TBS unify pro
dalprop cyclone
Battery
Tattu 1550 4S 75C Lipo Battery;
Tattu 1300mAh 4S 75C Lipo Battery.
Read more…Hi all, I just released a podcast on Commercial Drones FM that's fairly relevant to this group. I interviewed 3D Robotics VP of Product, Daniel McKinnon. We chat about his journey from starting as a hobby drone enthusiast, to where he is now. We also
Read more…For those of you who started their business ideas on Kickstarter, you know that many inventive ideas have emerged and taken on a new life. Personally, I love this type of set up and not afraid to admit, I love the television show Sharktank for this r
Read more…What is the best single board computer and autopilot for fixed wing UAV? Without cost limitation
Read more…I have quadcopter F450 RTF assembled
Specification :
Main set size: 490mm x 490mm x 140mm
Diameter (length between two motors not adjacent): 450mm
Propeller size: 10x 4.5 CW &CCW
Take off weight: 850g
Safety take off weight: 1350g
Motor: 980KV brushless
ESC:
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UPDATE (18-05)
Thank you all for your support and your quick responses. I tried landing in asphalt and the results were so much bet
Read more…I have a PixHawk - well, to be honest, I have a 'clone' - a 'FixHawk'. I know I should buy the real thing, but I have this thing now and I would like to use it.
At any rate, it connects via USB just fine and everything seems to work. When I bring u
Read more…I'm in urgent need of some help for a project deadline due next week, please can someone help?
We are using a raspberry Pi to perform image recognition from a UAV. The Idea is that the raspberry Pi is connected to a PixHawk, and will send a 1 if there
