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Can i use a stock hb3 remote/ receiver to build a quadcopter?

I currently have a hbk3 it has a 6 ch remote can i use it for my quadcopter project?

Nitroplane RQ-11 Fiberglass ARF kit

Just noticed that

Nitroplanes' has a flying prototype of the RQ-11 featured on a pair of  YouTube videos. 

Model appears to be a final test version, as they've created copies of plans and other

packaging details which would only exist if they were plann

An homebrew DIY breakout board for the ADXL345 accelerometer: first process try. Tested with Arduino & Processing

This is the last project I've been working on. Creating an homebrew DIY breakout board for the ADXL345.

Why? Because it teach you a lot and once you understand the process , possibilities are endless.

So, this is the result:
http://www.varesano.net/b

dealing with multiple rotations --> IMU & Kalman filter

I have currently implemented a kalman filter to fuse gyro and accelerometer data on one axis of rotation to obtain a good estimate of the angle with respect to ground.

I followed this guide --> http://tom.pycke.be/mav/71/kalman-filtering-of-imu-data
An

Launch Mode for ArdupilotMega

I would like to create a new Flight Mode for the Launch. I am thinking of adding it to the existing Flight modes. My question is if anybody has done something like that or is working on it.

There are a few steps that have to be done during launch. (e.

Any chance of ... on next APM?

Any chance of a 10cm cable on the mini-usb in next APM build version? With it's position I need to pull out the whole 'velcroed' APM each time I want to load or unload.

Also a better mount or a true commercial connector for the telemetry? Mine fall of

AMA rule 9

Team,

Anyone successful making xbee pro, xsc and xtend work together?

I've had plenty of luck getting two xbee pro's working together, or two xbee pro xsc, or two xtend-pkg's to work together....but as soon as I try mixing I never have any luck. Anyone have experience getting say an xtend-pkg to work for their ground s

Best LVC for RC plane?

Hi Guys -

MediaTek Mode

I'm testing the the MediaTek GPS module on a project where it is communicating with a dsPIC33F microcontroller.

As understand it, some of the units have been flashed with a custom firmware that communicates with a binary protocol. After figuring out t

Oilpan vs ArduIMU+ V2(Flat)

Ardupilot and R-700 receiver

Hi there,

Has anybody tried an Ardupilot and a R-700 Graupner receiver?
Are there any reasons for which a R-700 Graupner receiver would not work with Ardupilot?

Thank you!

ArduPilot GCS cannot display Course from 180 to 360 degree

Hi, recently I did ground test by holding my ArduPilot, ArduIMU+, MTK GPS(NMEA setting) and XBee in hand and walking around.  I found that everything displayed well on ArduPilot GCS, except when I turn myself clockwise or vice versa.  Course data onl

How high do I have to fly to be a UAV?

Hi guys,

I have been wondering if there is a minimum ceiling of operations where a flying uav is not classed as an aeroplane? I was reading about wing-in-ground-effect craft the other day and it was stated that they were classed under maritime legis

3D ultrasonic anemometer - plane airspeed = true wind speed?

Hello,

Bell UH1-H math simulation model

Dear all,

my own interest currently is in flight simulation of rotary wing aircraft. I have
recently programmed an old helicopter math model of a UH1-H of 1973 vintage that
was running on an analog computer back then. My program uses matlab/simulink
and

Help with drone watercraft, suggestions on Ardu-capable guidance for simple rudder and throttle controls

While I am an avid FPV and hobbyist robotics guy, I wanted to build something that I could take to the lake and send autonomously from way-point to way-point on the lake while maintaining long-distance communication.  I guess, firstly, is the Ardu a

Considering trying my hand at Drones

Hello everyone,  I am new to this forum and also to UAVs 

ArduCopter RC Setup ?

Which type of setup we use to set radio up.

Traditional Airplane ? [ with aileron , elevator and rudder ? ]

OR

Heli 120 degree ccpm ? Or other Swashplate type ?

Pro's and Con's to different UAV builds

I am a student working on building a UAV for photogrammetric purposes, and i was woundering what where some of the Pro's and Con's that you guys have seen to the different UAV builds.

1. Helicopter

2. Quadcopter

3. Blimp

4. fixed winged