I just want to get you input on the following idea. Until i have a airspeed pressure sensor i have decided to not attempt to control speed using SOG from the GPS. Instead my idea is do define a fixed "cruising power" that gives my plane a safe cruisi
Read more…Hi! I´m just about to buy my first gps-module to interface it to my basic stamp for a future Autopilot project. I have thought about the Globalsat BR-355.. Is there anything special I should think about when buying a gps module? I've seen many workin
Read more…In the next few days I will buy the ArduPilot recommandation : the Hobbico SuperStar. Does someone have the rendered the Hobbico SuperStar in FlightGear or any other simulation program?If not, does it exist any tutorial/help/advice for making that?Th
Read more…Hi guys, i´ve been reading everything i could find about autopilot setups, and i noticed most people got their board already assembled, well i got one too and didn´t receive it yet..... but then i decided why not build a new Ardu-board with the stuff
Read more…I am trying to build a UAV out of an old 1/6 scale model helicopter and am needing some advice on how to do it. if anyone can point me in the direction i need to make this plastic helicopter into a awsome flying machine that will also be able to be p
Read more…I'm at the point where I need to see stuff work and a simulator is the only way to go...I don't remember who, but someone posted the setup for using X-Plane, a GPS Sim, and ArduPilot and I can not find them. If it sounds familiar and you have a link
Read more…Hi Guys,I’m in the process of making a failsafe device for a UAV using a Basic Stamp and a few other bits. I picked myself up a MUX Chip as used in the Ardupilot but I’m having trouble getting it to work. After looking at the Ardupilot layout, I noti
Read more…Hello!This weekend I have tried the nem NMEA code for ardupilot and it work fine when the airplane was east of the home point, but has soon as it passed to the west side the funcion reversed and it was trying to go exactly the oposit way. Seem like i
Read more…Hello All,Hoping to get some help from the DIY community. This is for a UGV application, but the problem might be universalHere's the problem:1. we are using a VEX controller that puts out a PWM signal.2. we are using a 200amp DC motor controller tha
Read more…HelloWhat happened to the ArduPilot home page?When I click on it i am led to a blog thread!?!?
Read more…Take a look at this plane: http://www.cmpairplane.com/glider/Ventus.html is this a good plane to use for a UAV if i got a engine? Does it look like it has the space? I really like this plane and its big, wouldnt that be a good uav? Thomas
Read more…When I plug a servo into my ArduPilot board, it starts off rotating clockwise slowly, but continues accelerating and turning until it pegs against full-clockwise rotation, and the motor continues to strain against the stop. That to me sounds like the
Read more…If you downloaded MatrixNav from this page before 4/29/2009, you should be aware that there is a newer version of the firmware, MatrixNavRv2, that reduces the GPS latency, and will perform much better than the first version.I have been working with P
Read more…FYI,For those of you who may be persueing this as more than a hobby. (I am not affiliated in any way, just a heads up).-daveAttached : UAS Course Flyer
Read more…Hello,I would like to know if there exist radio modems in the 100Mbps data rateKind regards,Lionel
Read more…Hello guys,I can't remember where I saw this but it was a Spectrum transmitter with a video screen that was attached over the sticks that gave the pilot a view from a camera onboard the UAV. Does anyone know of any projects that have been done whereb
Read more…My adviser specializes in MEMS research (microscopic electronics) and I am making this post to see if anyone has any ideas for a masters thesis. To put simply, what on a UAV needs to be smaller (microscopic)? (sensors, actuators, navigation circuitry
Read more…What is the usual method for steering a flying wing UAV? The only idea I could come up with us steering by adding roll, and maintaing pitch. My best guess: since the center of lateral resistance is a behind the center of gravity, the plane will pant
Read more…I am making my own autopilot module and the entire module should draw around 157mA and runs on a 3.3V rail. I would like to just use a voltage regulator on the RC battery that will take the 5V rail out of the speed controller and step it down to 3.3V
Read more…I have pair of XBee, and would like to see/record UAV flight, but I don't like the idea of taking notebook always with me. So I'm checking possibilities with using PDA for telemetry.A Windows Mobile PDA can run simplified Google Earth, or other GPS t
