All Discussions (17281)
Sort by
Iris upgrades?
is it true (i hope) that 3DR is working on upgrades for our bird?
What is an "Iris+"?
thanks
Read more…Troubles Arming after adding FPV gear to Quad
Hey folks,
I am having some issues arming my APM 2.5 quadcopter after adding some fpv gear to it.
I have an Deadcat frame, with 1.2ghz for FPV, 900mhz for telemetry, and 433mhz for RC.
I dont really use the telemetry radios, so i am not worried about t
Read more…How to convert X4 into X8?
Where would one find a PDB for the X4 frame kit to build a X8? Are there schematics for the wiring to the Pixhawk? Any other info is appreciated.
Thanks.
Read more…Pixhawk fall from the sky in position hold mode
Hi everybody... a few days ago i had a crash with my quad. First i had a completely successful flight, 15 minutes with test of stab and alt hold modes working nicely, then i mounted the go pro gimbal, took off again and everything was working fine ti
Read more…Red FMU LED when connecting power
See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7byJNPC09FE
My setup: The APM Power Module does not power the motors, just the Pixhawk via the thin cables and it delivers 5V via an UBEC to the PWM output lane so that the OPTO ESCs get voltage. The motors h
Read more…GPs Issues
It seems that I have a chronic problem getting the GPS to lock in. Often when powering up with the PIxhawk, I get hdop 100 and 0 satellites. After waiting anywhere from 3 to 10 minutes, It may or may not begin working and I get a 3D fix. sometimes I
Read more…No rudder control
Hi fellow pilots,
I have a strange issue with my rudder servo. When I move the yaw stick the rudder servo is not moving. The swash servos do move when I move the yaw stick.
All other controls are correct. When I move throttle and cyclic controls the co
Read more…Help with 3DR Plane LOG - Crash (dataflash log included)
Hi,
I already made some mapping with this 3DR Plane without a problem, in this last flight the plane made 10 of the 13 waypoints and it just flew away and crashed, I managed to find the plane but I couldn't explain this behavior. Its the 3DR Pixhawk p
Read more…Crazy Magnetic Interference
I am having huge problems with magnetic interference when I fly my quad. I had recalibrated the compass dozens of times, replaced the gps/compass, raised the gps as high as the wire will allow (10cm). I even moved the battery and power wires under
Read more…APM / Pixhawk systems with COA aproval
I'm trying to compile a list of aircrafts that are using an APM or Pixhawk autopilot that have been approved for a COA. I was hoping I could get some help. Could you list any systems\manufacturers that have a system utilizing one of these autopilots
Read more…Yaw mapping camera/gimble along track in crosswind
Hi
I'm using Arduplane for mapping/survey work and would dearly love to enable the camera gimbal to yaw towards the next waypoint in a grid. This would mean the photo frames would be aligned with the track when flying with a crosswind. And achieve bet
Read more…Vortex 700
Vortex 700 First Flight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_JZcrzBIGQ
700 Class Trex Build (Flight Video to come still in editing)
My friend and I are in the process of building a Traditional Heli. I would love to get feedback from the community.
The Vorte
Read more…12 Channels PixHawk PPM?
Dear Readers,
Currently I'm the proud owner of a 3DR Iris, it is currently modified with a different RX which is a Immersion 433Mhz EZUHF 8 Channel Transmitter.
But currently, I'm installing a 3 axis gimball and I would like to make use of the 12 chann
Read more…PixHawk 3.1.5 1300mm Quad mapping mission crash on climb out.
Hi, just wondering if anybody could help analyse my log file. This Pixhawk is on a large quad running TMotor U8 motors. It has flown now over 10 hours in the air with no problems. Today, while climbing to altitude in auto the quad rolled over and c
Read more…Is wonderinig around on map when copter sitting on ground normal?
Is this normal? I don't recall this occurring in the past.
1) New GPS
2) New cables
3) Reinstalled firmware on Pixhawk for Y6B
4) Went through the wizard, then for good measure Calibrated Compass and Accel again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c77i0XoH19o
Read more…Pixhawk SBUS support
Hi, I'm using Futaba T8FG Tx and Futaba R6208SB Rx connected to the Pixhawk RC IN port. In the Mission Planner radio calibration page all bars are grey with no movement when radio sticks are given inputs. Is there some sort of configure value to be c
Read more…Pixhawk Remote Armed Doesn't work
Hello everyone:
Apparently I have successfully configured my board but refuses to arm from the radio, only allowed to do so from the safety switch. Once this is done everything works as it should.
I give full right rudder and nothing happens if I don't
Read more…Looking for New Technology
Whats the latest and greatest new technology for UAVs being developed right now? I've been using UAVs for aerial videography for the past 2 years. It seems like the industry is constantly innovating, so much so that's it hard to keep track of. I want
Read more…Pixhawk with 3DR radio and minimOSD
I'm starting to convert my APM 2.6 quad to running a Pixhawk.
I have a 3DR radio, MinimOSD and Frsky telemetry converter on the single Telemetry port of the APM 2.6.
I guess I could do similar with the Pixhawk, or is the intention of the Pixhawk to sp
Read more…