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I have a script to extract GPS data from a text file and send MAVlink messages via the serial port. Currently I don't have the hardware and would like to test the functionality through simulation. Could someone tell me which virtual serial port
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This flyaway occurred on a dji s900 setup with a Pixhawk fc, dji hardware, and an ImmersionRX Ezuhf diversity receiver. I've flown this setup countless times in loiter, auto, and stabilized flight modes without problem. My transm
Read more…can I use DYS D2830 1300kv brushless motor (which is designed for airplane) in my quadcopter and what props should i used to get 1000gm of thrust..??
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I would like to build a drone with the following specs. Your suggestion and recommendations base on your expertise and experience will greatly appreciated.
hi,
i'm working on a project which aims to bridge the gap between simulink high level code
and arducopter low level code.
i bridge the gap by expanding the simulink library with block set(kind of toolbox) which represent arducoper components, such as m
Read more…Happened to experienced VR last week, I really enjoyed that and want to buy one now.
I have searched Amazon, GB and healthcabin for many days, but did not decide yet. My budget is around $300, it should be enough for simple VR.
anyone can give me some
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in my application I need to read mavlink packages coming out of the Pixhawk telemetry port directly with a PC in which is running a Java program: in some cases I can reconstruct the complete message and numbers I get make sense. In oth
I have recently 3d printed two different quadcopters and am now ready for the electronics. I have been looking at the cc3d revolution controller combo with an M8n gps unit. Has anyone had any experience with this setup? Any comments or guidance wou
Read more…Hey, I need some help to make a surveillance quad-copter with the raspberry pi and pi cam(I'm fine with an arduino also, if it's possible). I plan on controlling it with a mobile phone or a dual shock 4(if possible to somehow connect it to WiFi)via W
Read more…Happy Non-denominational Winter Celebration!
I thought I would share our quadcopter cards with the DIY Drones Crew. They are available on Cafe Press.
Happy Holidays!
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Not new to this community but it is my first post here. So I'm building a quad for this project that I've been assigned to in my company. It is required to be able to lift a 1kg payload(camera for surveillance). I'm adding a 2 axis gimbal f
Read more…i´m having a weird issue with my opera esc´s on calibration
The red ones have a lot of calibrations tones, and looks like to have an active braking ( whe o turn the throttle down, it stops imediatelly)
The green ones does not have calibration tones, an
Read more…Hello everyone,
in my application I need to read mavlink packages coming out of the Pixhawk telemetry port directly with a PC in which is running a Java program: in some cases I can reconstruct the complete message and numbers I get make sense. In oth
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Is it possible using the APM Mission Planner to plan a mission so a quadcopter to makes a verticle square?
Hi.
I'm newbie in this forum, so excuse me if the topic is created in wrong place! ;)
I use Mavlink (actually Pymavlink) in order to connect to my autopilot and control it, see messages and etc.
Everything's ok but I could not change frame type (Plus,X,
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I read a lot of stuff and did my research before buying my first drone and as the title suggests, I'd like to build my own drone. My goal is to have a stable drone to be used for aerial videos with SJ4000.
Basically I want something that is l
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i get this error when i try load the firmware on my APM 2.6
Started downloading http://firmware.diydrones.com/Copter/stable/apm2-quad/ArduCopter.hex
Finished downloading C:/Users/Starfire/AppData/Local/Temp/APM Planner.yn4812
Opening firmware file
Read more…I want to start an autonomous drone project (4G controlled), but I'm new in this domain, having never piloted a UAV. As far as I know, it is completely DIY-able and the whole package is not so expensive, but I want to know for sure a couple of things
Read more…Just received my first action camera today, can't wait to share it with you guys. I bought it from healthcabin around $100 freeshipping.
first of all, I'm pretty happy with the product quality and their service, it tooks 10 days to my door, very fast
Hi guys. I'm an undergrad student working with researchers at my school. My next task is to find them a drone to use in their experiments. They already have a drone, not sure what the model is, but are looking to upgrade to something that will perf
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