Discussions

Admins: people are unable to log in using Google

Google does not longer support the old methog this forum is using.

(I am able to write this only because this browser is still logged in.)

new mission planner firmware problem

Newbie here so bear with me.

Just downloaded the newest version of mission planner and when I go to install new firmware and click on the quadcopter symbol, it throws up a error of "file not found" .

But When I downloaded the newest version of APM plan

Dual GPS question

I am thinking of adding a second GPS unit to my Pixhawk powered hexacopter.

Do I need to run through the hardware configuration again, or just modify the parameters as described here?  http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-optional-hardware/common-p

UAS Embedded Systems Engineer - New Zealand

Unison Networks Limited is an electricity company in the Hawke's Bay area of New Zealand.  We run an R&D project looking at the use of UAVs for inspecting our network.

 We're looking for an embedded systems engineer:  someone with some skills in compu

I own the AMP 2.6.

1) I cannot get the Emax EMCs to even acknowledge the battery unless single loaded in the receiver...

2) I can't get the Sky Fly ts6 to move the Emax motors with the throttle under any attempt thus far.

I have been at this since my Birthday---March 22.

Can I add custom camera profiles to Tower?

I usually fly survey missions using Tower on a Nexus 7 tablet but I always have to change the altitude and sidelap settings to get the flight that I want. Is there a way to make a custom camera profile and add it to the drop down menu in Tower?

telemetry radio works with laptop, but send only with android (no data received)

I can run apmplanner and mission planner just fine when I plug my old 3DR radio in my linux system.
I can send/receive data.

When I plug it into 3 android devices (2 phones, 1 tablet, different versions of android),
- andropilot can send data (change f

How do you use Graupner SUMD with Pixhawk ?

Hi,

I know how to use Graupner SUMO, but I would like to try SUMD with 3.2.1.

I found PX4 SUMD which I thought would be similar and therefore I connected the Spektrum/DSM port of the Pixhawk with GND and signal only to the Graupner RX port 8. I didn't

Can't arm/disarm 3.2.1 with transmitter

Using APM Planner and F450 with Pixhawk running 3.2.1. After a successful flight, cannot disarm the Pixhawk using the transmitter sticks. I have to disarm using APM Planner. I am also having trouble arming the Pixhawk using the transmitter.

Why would

LidarLite working correctly? - SOLVED

Hi

I am trying to set up a LidarLite sensor from PulsedLight.

I set it up according to the wiki (new sensor, manufactured Feb 2015, interfaced with a Pixhawk)

http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-optional-hardware/common-rangefinder-landingpage/commo

Gimbal settings keep resetting 3.2.1

Have been using v3.2.1 for a couple of weeks and after every couple of flights the settings I have in APM Planner for stabilizing the servo gimbal are lost. In flight I realize it is not steady and have to go back into APM planner and re-enter the se

Older Versions of Arducopter firmware?

Hello folks,

My pixhawk hasn't worked since I last updated the firmware back in december (won't detect any rc signal)

So I'm looking to get the older firmware back in order to test it that will work again?

In a nutshell here is my current issue:

My Pixha

Maiden flight - Pixhawk v3.2.1 - Is all correct ?

Hi community ,

Yesterday and today I did 2 test flight of my fresh builded SF quadcopter ( 15" carbon props and 360Kv motors)

On the first flight, all is really good, loiter is rock solid, I just want to test all function , and all was pretty good.

Toda

FAA Section 333 Support Group Fixed Wing

Hi Guys,  first off,

This pertains to those with the knowledge of FAA 333 exemption Petitions using
3DR  products.

I’m  currently developing UAV operating manuals using;

- Finwing Penguin  fixed wing 

- with Pixhawk Autopilot.

I’m not sure about to wha

Follow Me Mode

I did a few test flights with my phone using follow Me Mode. One problem I can't seem to get the copter to go faster than 5 meters per second in that mode. I would have thought that Loiter and or WPNAV speed would directly effect how fast follow me m

Mission Planner access denied on com port?

Hello Folks,

since the last update from Mission Planner to 1.3.25 I am receiving a strange feedback when trying to connect to the helicopter via Mav-Link (based on xbee 2,4 GHz).

First it is connecting like normal and most of the time after one minute

MAV doesn't respond with MISSION_ITEM_REACHED

Hi All,

After upgrade 3.1.5 to 3.2.1 one motor is not spinning

Hello,

I need your help guys. 

I have got hexacopter with APM 2.6.

Everything was working fine with version 3.1.5. Decided to upgrade to ver 3.2.1 because of PosHold.

After upgrading motor 6 is not spinning (output 6). Motors and and every thing is ok. H

Agisoft issues

I have a 40-acre field that I would like to map every week using the same flight path. The flight last week went great and Agisoft stitched and processed all pictures with great results (around 250 pictures). Yesterday I do the exact same flight with

RC Calibration Kills PixHawk with latest firmware 3.2.3

I loaded Plane 3.2.3 so I could try terrain following. Everything seemed fine, no errors, but no output to the ESC or servos in any mode. The mode switch works because I can see the modes change in Mission Planner. 

I noticed the IO B/E Led was glowin