Sorry, wasn't getting responses above and can't get straight answer. I have a quad using Pixhawk. The ESC's are OPTO, therefore I have a BEC on rail to peer them(and power control module for actual autopilot). No servos since it's a quad. Do I need a
Read more…So for something different I bought a CUAV Pixhack (the real one) for this current H4 Alien 680 build. To head off criticism, it is not a cheap Pixhawk clone. It is high quality hardware in a machined aluminum case with IMU dampening and no connector
Read more…Hello everyone.
I’m Esteban Caligaris writing from Paraguay.
I’m working in an especial project with ArduPilot. The idea is to build an Autonomous Boat that can detect a special substance.
I’m having troubles in the Autonomous part, because there seems
Read more…Finishing a new quad using Pixhawk with OPTO ESC's. Therefore, I'm using a seperate BEC(power control module for actual autopilot). I have no servos since it is a quadcopter. Do I still need to use a Zener Diode?
Read more…I cant seem to geotag my images with mission planner.
When I do offset i this this:
1 Picture IMAG0666 with DateTime: 2015:10:10 17:51:04
1 GPS Log Msg: 0001:01:01 00:00:00
1 Est: 63580096264
2 Picture IMAG0667 with DateTime: 2015:10:10 17:51:06
Is there s
Read more…I have been having some strange GPS glitches and cant seem to figure out whats wrong.
Nsats drops to 0 and HDop goes to 100.
Luckily I have the dual GPS setup and the pixhawk falls back to the second GPS.
Can someone give me advice on the problem?
On a s
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Would I be correct in assuming the DJI shield their GPS module in the phantom? If so, what material are they using? And would it work for a 3DR GPS/compass module too? (I know the Phantom compass is mounted in the legs btw).
My next build, I wa
Read more…I've been having altitude hold issues with Pixhawk.
I was previously using a Tarot 650 frame and altitude hold was near perfect. I transplanted everything from the Tarot 650 to a slightly larger frame. Same props/motors/ESCs/FC. Frame is nearly identi
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I had a transmitter attached to video out, and something went wrong because I lost video out. Opened the camera (GoPro Hero) and found out a smoked component (as you can see on the pictures). Does anyone know where I can find a list of components
Hi,
I updated to MP 1.3.32.1 and ArduCopeter3.3heli on a Pixhaw and now I always have to try at least two times to connect to the Pixhawk. Using Arducopter3.1.5 or 3.2.1heli and older MP versions it usually worked with the first attempt. Can I do some
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using MP 1.3.32.1 I pressed Ctrl+F and pressed the FFT button and loaded a log file. Basically I got nothing (see attached file), what am I missing ?
Read more…Just wanted to share this interesting article in Gizmag.
http://www.gizmag.com/us-faa-drone-detection-airport/39775/
Read more…I have been building a plane for months now and I set it up using apm2.4 the one with on board compass but I disconnected it and set it up using external. I had all the ailerons rudder motor ellervon using a Futaba receiver but didn't have much movem
Read more…I took the guts out of a old Iris+ and put most of the parts on a 470mm frame. I have a Q-Brain 4 in 1 25A ESC going to cheerwing 920KV motors. During standard calibration the motors twitch and one of the motors smoked a tiny bit. This is with a 5200
Read more…I'd like to discuss ground control points for UAV mapping. I'm looking at improving the accuracy of my mapping to -1m accuracy. The most affordable unit I have been able to find is the Bad Elf Surveyor gps unit available for $600 and have -1M accurac
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There are some problems about Auto WP in Mission Planner.
I usually use Auto WP to plan the route.
But, I found that the limit of width is about 3~4m.
It is OK for taking pictures, but if I want the width be more closer, how can I do?
I know that it
Read more…Ok, so I feel about as dumb as a box of rocks when I'm sitting here looking at all these wires. I have recently purchased a Cheerson CX20, that has a Cheerson (Blue Star) Flight Controller. I decided I would purchase an APM Pro mini to upgrade it wit
Read more…Hi,This post is to see if any members live close to me! I live in Destin FL, and I'm building a plane that needs to have a PX4, telemetry, long range, joystick control, etc!I've built the plane, got he PX4, all necessary and add on sensors, hot the D
Read more…Dear Members,
Hi
Hope you guys are having a good day. For the past 4-5 weeks I have been working on this QuadCopter using open pilot revolution flight controller. With the help of this great community I figured out a lot of problems which I faced when
Dear Members,
Hi
Hope you guys are having a good day. For the past 4-5 weeks I have been working on this QuadCopter using open pilot revolution flight controller. With the help of this great community I figured out a lot of problems which I faced when
