So I want to build this auto pilot that is the point of this group and so is there a list of parts to buy and the layout? I found the boards for sale but I dont know wich ones to buy. And it seems that someone has some of the parts needed but how do
Read more…Hi guys,this afternoon, left my busyness, I focused my mind in writing a simple code (for PICs), a 16F887 micro, to "capture" the raising and falling ramp of a pulses out of my Futaba receiver FP-R129DP in order to be captured by the micro.Not a big
Read more…In college our chapter of the ACM talked about doing a UAV but it never went anywhere, so I think I'll try it myself. lolI think I've come to the right place but after going through the site theres plenty of options, and well I don't know where to st
Read more…Hi All,Just signed up here. I'm currently working on a high-altitude ballon project based on a Propeller chip. The revised board is off to be fab'ed, and most of the equipment is procured. Conservatively, it should be ready for flight in 2-3 months.D
Read more…I want to make a Gimbal mount for my boat that will stay leveled wherever I put it. The Boat pitches and rolls but I dont want the camera to. Does anyone have some designs or know how to connect a gyro to servos to make this happen? I could really us
Read more…I have been using the GWS gyros for sometime but would like to be able to modify my own. The GWS is a plug and play device that goes in serial with the servo and helps stabilize your flight. I am making lighter ones for use on a small ornothopter. Th
Read more…I wanted to do a bit of a survey and see how many people are using open source autopilots in the U.S....If you are the U.S. and are working on an open source project shoot back a response....Please include what ap you are using as well
Read more…x_angle += dt * (gyro_angle - x_bias);P_00 += - dt * (P_10 + P_01) + Q_angle * dt;P_01 += - dt * P_11;P_10 += - dt * P_11;P_11 += + Q_gyro * dt;y = acc_angle - x_angle;S =P_00 + R_angle;K_0 = P_00 / S;K_1 = P_10 / S;x_angle += K_0 * y;x_bias += K_1 *
Read more…We are looking at starting up the following AssociationThe Australian Amateur UAV & FPV Pilots Association is looking to become a Special Interest Group (SIG) in the MAAA www.maaa.asn.au and will aim to promote the sports of Amateur UAV’s and FPV fly
Read more…Hello everyone. I am a new member to your group and I love what you have done here. I am hoping to build a Drone that can go out and provide some fishing assistance to my fishing charter buddies. They want a birds eye view of the waters to look for t
Read more…I am looking for information on a turnkey medium sized UAV system. I need to carry about 30 pounds for about 14 hours on a single load of fuel. Payload size is somewhat awkward, about 20"x14"x8" with separate batteries. Ideally the system would have
Read more…Ok I have way too much free time but how is this for stabilization.....Chicken Video
Read more…Hi AllI am having a bit of trouble with an FAM Co-pilot. When I switch on the Co-Pilot the plane remains level but has the "jitters" I have tried dialing back the sensitivity and re-calibrating but this does not help. I was wondering if the fact that
Read more…I am an amateur with building planes. But i want to make a jet that can fly at a fair speed and doesnt have to be quite extreme in aerodynamics. I just want to know what kind of motors to get or whatever it is inside an Rc. because i have outlaid a d
Read more…I'm new to the UAV community but I have an interest in meeting the power needs of lightweight UAV tools, hobby items, toys etc.Would some of you mind exposing me to what you like and dislike about your options currently available? Or, perhaps your th
Read more…Hi friends,I am Sai,student of Moscow aviation institute,Moscow,Russia.I am doing last year of bachelors degree in aerospace engineering(Flight Dynamics and Controls) department.My medium of instruction is russian.Currently i am doing my project on D
Read more…This is the spec of my new electric UAV.All developed in house including the autopilot.1. Wing Span 9ft2. Brushless motor3. Gps Autopilot control4. Mini camera with video TX5. Radio Modem6. 5-10km radius operationAutopilotHas gps navigation with prog
Read more…Just like to start by saying hi to all, I found this site this morning and although i've read what i can i'm still uncertain on a few things.I started my working life by turning my electronics hobby into a job and left shortly after i'd served my app
Read more…Hi Every bodyI am a rookie for build UAV and Idon't know how to startand please help meThankyou
Read more…hello everybody, i"m coming to new york ans San Francisco between december 20,2008 and January are you familiar with any uav shows or exabitions plan to be in this dates?
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