I am trying to send complex control commands from rasberry pi b+ to ArduPilot Mega(APM) 2.5, such as loitering and acquire GPS location.
i have connected both boards using USB. i was able to write a command to read 250 numbers on arduino and uploade
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3 problems with mission planner
I have version 3.2 loaded into a Tarot Pro hex extended for 15" props. I am doing missions and have run into 3 problems. When I create a mission with Takeoff as the first command and follow it with several waypoints, some with time delay and some
Iris+ Motor will not spin
Hi Happy New Year everyone.
I'm totally new in UAV. I bought Iris+ 2 weeks ago and had fun flying because is so easy. Now I got problem for won't arm and some errors say RC not calibrate. I read some forum and try to skip gps and it arm and the motor
Read more…Fpv gear for Arducopter 2014
What are the best types of fpv cameras that can record video.should i get the goggles or monitor, what is the most cost effective? What are the best types of cameras to get that can record video, has to be compatible with Arducopter 2014 DIY kit, I d
Read more…Pixhawk Over Compensating
Hi Guys, i am new to this forum so hopefully i have this post in the right place.
I am having a small issue with with two multi-rotors i have set up. First machine was a quad with 14 inch props, 3508 motors, 6S AUW 2.2kg
Second machine having the same
Read more…Mission Planner ...... Display waypoint file name
After loading a waypoint file, Is there anywhere the file name is displayed in the "Flight Plan" screen?
Thx,
Brian
Camera Trigger Cables
Ok seems there is some interest in trigger cables. WHO WANTS ONE ! speak now or forever hold your peace. lol
Please provide me with your camera model and your shipping address and email.
Regards Reuben
Camera Trigger Cables
Hi Guys
Ok seems there is some interest in trigger cables. WHO WANTS ONE ! speak now or forever hold your peace. lol
Please provide me with your camera model and your shipping address and email.
I will be making cables after the holidays, so taking
Read more…Please Help, Firmware Update resulting in no more RC signal? Previous to the update it worked perfectly!.
Please Help! Flashed my pixhawk with updated APM Planner (2.1.15) firmware and now can no longer receive any Transmitter signal, when it worked perfectly previous to flashing I had just done a esc calibration with no issues what so ever...Using X8R w
Read more…arducopter 3.2 motors not spinning on arming
Hi everyone, Ive got a F550 converted to 680 with DYS 65oKV motors and APM 2.6.
Had 3.1.5 installed initially but upgraded to 3.2. Since then I get about a max 1-2 mins flight time on 4S 8500mah battery and no motors spinning on arming. This is comp
Read more…BAD DCM Heading error with AC 3.2
I have a F450 quad with APM 2.6 AC3.2. Recently I'm getting BAD DCM Heading error and the copter goes into LAND mode. This is happening very frequently. I have mounted my GPS Compass on a mast. I didn't face this problem earlier. Compassmot showed ma
Read more…APM Problem
Had a rather unique problem wit the APM recently when i went on the connect via USB through mission planner... have added the pictures of the messages seen including when i connected through the Terminal.
Can any one please advice as to what is going
Read more…cant access logs from mission planner ver1.3.16
hi. i have just done a successful mission. when i came back and decided to download the logs for the mission, using the following steps
1) connect to apm 2.5 via usb
2) go to terminal tab.
3) click on connect while selecting the apm, from the left most
Read more…expert pixhawk programmer wanted
Hi,
I am new here and working in a project.
I build drones usually using dji controllers. They are not open source an I need some extra features.
Now want to use pixhawk since it can be programmed and adapted to my needs.
I can analyze and make a flowcha
Read more…Microsoft Surface Pro 3 compatibility with Mission Planner?
Hi to all,
Does anyone have any experience using the new MS Surface Pro 3 with Mission Planner? I'm purchasing a new 8X+ from 3DR and want to get a dedicated PC for my project and feel in the long run a PC would be more useful than a Nexus tablet. I k
Read more…APM 2.5 suddenly lost ability to connect via USB or Telem
I have an old 3DR APM 2.5 that I lent to my nephew on an old quadcopter for him to learn on.
It's been working fine up until now when suddenly it will not connect to MP via USB nor via telemetry, the port is recognized as an "Arduino Mega 2560"
This se
Read more…RTL Triggered after 2 1/2, 3 mins of flight
Hi guys,
RTL is triggering automatically and I don't know why - its not because of low battery or Radio signal loss...
Any ideas? I have attached logs of the last two flights it happened.
Im flying Pixhawk 3DR 2014 Quad kit Stock with Tarot 2D Go Pro Gi
Read more…What Freekin Motors To Buy???
I have been looking for the past 8 hrs trying to find motors to upgrade the Tarot 680.
I can do 12" or 13" props but now what about the motor?
Im using AFRO 30a with SimonK (would rather not buy new ones if I dont have to)
Im flying a T2D gimbal with a
Read more…How to obtain higher speed in follow me and loiter mode?
I am very pleased with the Pixhawk, however I am wondering about the very low speed in loiter, guided or follow me mode. I am not able to exceed 5-6 meters/sec.Any ideas how I can increase velocity?Pixhawk with AC3.2 and Droidplanner 2.
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