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Multi Pilot Board and Framework
Hi ,
I'm Roberto Navoni , in the last six months I'm working to develop an Electronic , Firmware and software platform for UAV / UAG , R/C Enthusiastic . We're devoloping a community around this project.
I have a new approch . With my platform is possi
Waypoints as failsafe boundry markers
I've had an interesing request from a flyer who wants to use waypoints as boundry markers.
He wants to fly in "free flight" mode (normal flight) but if the plane strays outside of given waypoint boundries he wants the autopilot to take over and retur
Read more…Battery Pack Option
Would a Rhino 2350mAh3S 11.1v 20CLipoly Pack be an equal replacement for a Word 12"">Turnigy2200mAh 3S 11.1v 20C Lipo Pack? They have the same specs but one looks like it may give me slightly more run time correct?
blimp ardupilot
i am just curious to know whether you could use ardupilot with a blimp (with or without tether; for a 5 - 6 feet blimp) to individually control 3 motors and a servo (for vectoring thrusters). 2 motors for the usual left and right steering and for vec
Read more…XBee explorer USB alternative?
I was wondering if there is any other alternative for the XBee explorer USB as sparkfun is out of stock on that and I want to be able to to have it connect to a laptop instead of going with the ardustation. I tried doing a google search for others wh
Read more…Which radio controller?
Ok so I'm close to taking the dive and getting one of the Easy Stars I seen at my local rc shop. The first basic question is what kind of radio controller to get? Go with a bare bones one or is it better to get a good one for when I advance to the wh
Read more…Object tracking
ok so for people who havent seen the discusion "getting started newbie" this introduction is for you.
Me and my partner plan to make a UAV for science fair that can track vehicles, give there speed, and give a relitive gps location. we also hope to ha
Read more…Prop Noise Comparisons?
Has anyone done/know of any testing comparing different props and their noise levels at different speeds?
I would be interested in know how the noise of different prop lengths and designs varies by the prop speed.
Sorry if this is a newbie question.
Tha
Simple power distribution bus?
I have a question for the DIY community. I'm looking at a situation here where I will have 4 or 5 (maybe 6) devices to power. They all can run from a standard 4.8v RC receiver pack.
One option would be to make up some custom wiring harness, but the
Bananahobby.com Sky Surfer by BlitzRCWorks
Does anyone have or anyone used the Sky Surfer by BlitzRCWorks from bananahobby.com?
http://www.bananahobby.com/1937.html
Just wondering how it compares to the Easy Star.
Thanks for any info!
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mini R/C platform camera
I am a long time R/C modeller that has dozens of aircraft hanging in the garage. Recently, I took to converting some to electric, and now I'm looking to take one of the smaller ones and try to make some money. Here's the idea.
As an avid boater, I
Read more…Ardupilot power consumption
What is the Ardupilot's power consumption without servos and GPS ? It is rather small, but I would like to know what it is so I can gauge battery life. I spent a few hours looking for it, but was not able to find it. Thanks!
Razor 9DOF IMU AHRS , used software
I am trying to built synthetic vision system for small airplane using Sparkfun component connected to my laptop
I used Razor 9DOF IMU AHRS board connected to FTI then to my laptop,
My question is how to fined a software which can give output from Raz
Read more…ardupilot...throttle control...fuel gauging
Hi all
I have a quick question about ardupilot. My aircraft has twin glow fueled engines and I know we use throttle control in autopilot mode for electric motors but what I was wondering is if there is any way I can get it to control the servos in my
Read more…Xbee signal input voltage
Hi folks,
we are two guys from italy working on a drone for our high school final project.
Right now we are working on the ardupilot telemetry, and we have a question:
In the original project the Adafruit adapter board is used to reduce the signal volta
IMU Reference Frame
Does anyone suggest about the frame of reference of IMU with respect to which roll, pitch and yaw are outputted.
IMU is giving roll, pitch and yaw values. With respect to which system its giving these values.
Thanks in advance
Aditya
Flight Termination
Hello everyone,
So I have a question about flight termination/failsafe modes, what setup is everyone using?
I am looking for a failsafe device that will trigger a parachute in the event of signal loss and cut power to the motor (electric) or possibly t
UAV companies in the US
I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. As a junior studying aerospace engineering, I've been looking for internships for the summer of 2010. I love building autonomous vehicles and would like to work at a company that builds them. I've been doing
Read more…Picking An Aircraft
Ok so I know what I want on my uav, but I don't know what type of plane to get. I was originally going to get an EasyStar but thought an auto pilot, camera, and fpv system would be to heavy and it wouldn't have enough room. I'm not sure if thats ev
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