Hi, I put together the blimpduino kit but I seem to be having some issues with the behavior the motors and servo. RC mode has been tilting the servo up and down appropriately but the two motors both spin at full speed (I can't seem to slow them down
Read more…Hi allDoes anyone know of any sensors that are small enough for UAV's for such things like sensing water/chemicals on the ground during low level flight?...and where they might be available from, so that I can get some technical information about the
Read more…I have some problems to monitoring for my UAV . Now Im trying wireless communication using Gps (sportTrak, Magellan) and FM transceiver model TG-5A Icron.It is not OK.Please suggest me How to do this communication.I'll add GPS and one ICRON in airbon
Read more…I'm looking at a small solution as far as video TX/RX and was looking at the Rangevideo.com 2.4GHz 10mW audio/video transmitter and receiver setI was looking for at least a 3mile range with the user of correct ground antenna.Anyone tried this solutio
Read more…Is it possible to use an infrared remote control to control the Blimpduino? I know at least with the Basic Stamp there are yards of code of how to control a 'bot with a Sony remote control - the codes are well documented. I'm sure some one has done s
Read more…http://www.pointandtoss.com/Interesting concept. It flies out ancd comes straight back. Pop in a new battery and do the same again.
Read more…I would like to use the autopilot for a simple RC car controller. Since I would assume that others have all ready don this I would like some advice on the best gains and 'heading-limits' to start with.
Read more…I'm in the process of getting into the UAV hobby and I'd like to know just how good these IR sensors are at determining the attitude of an aircraft. Can they be used to hold a specific attitude, or are they just good at returning the aircraft to leve
Read more…I’ve been into RC for a couple years, and now I’m researching airframe options for my first UAV. I want to use the ArduPilot system in an electric powered, high-wing aircraft with landing gear. A few different aircraft have caught my attention, the S
Read more…A basic question perhaps; which way is up on the DIYDrones Z sensor? I currently have mine set with the ground wire (black) down.
Read more…Hi,I am planning to put a GPS receiver in my model airplane to log the position. However, most receiver specifications has a limit of 4g acceleration. My airplane is fast and accelerates more than this in the curves... Have you experienced any proble
Read more…I currently have a working UAV, and I was wondering if there was any information on water proofing of an existing UAV system. I was also curious if there was anyone who knew any methods of automous landing on water. It seems to present difficulties d
Read more…Hi folks,I'm setting up my Ardupilot configuration for bench testing, and I've run into a configuration question.My ardupilot is a red board 328, with the shield and ardupilot sensors. It's loaded with version 2.3.1 of the firmware. The GPS is an EM4
Read more…Hello guys.I'm quite new to ArduPilot and even to autopilot, so if there's anything I state here don't make sense, please do pardon me. =xI was reading about ArduPilot for a while as I am searching for a suitable microcontroller for a flying competit
Read more…I was ready to get started building my uav until I saw this video on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW8QbBhMbxE&feature=fvwThe video is by Chris himself off Fora TV. At the end he says that after 2000 meters the uav will return home as a safe
Read more…In my gallery are pictures with descriptions of my build. I will try to update photos and discussion soon.
Read more…is this compiler definition used to determine GPS language?0 = NMEA1 = SiRF2 = ?Are there any reasons I should use one language over the other? NMEA vs SiRF?
Read more…Just wondering what sort of realistic range one can expect from the 2.5Ghz modules. Also how well can the range be extended with a directional antenna?Cheers
Read more…Hi all,I am finishing up a 6-DOF design using ST's new family of rate gyros and the ADXL335 from Analog Devices. (See http://www.diydrones.com/forum/topics/best-setup-and-pinout-for-6dof for some older posts on the topic).The IMU uses the STM32 micro
Read more…Hi folks, wonderful resource. I'm a total new comer to RC flying, but a seasoned amphib ultralight pilot. I started to ponder AP platforms for shoreline surveys on long remote lakes a while back, as part of my hydrographic survey work. I stumbled int
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