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PIXHAWK/Taranis file for multirotor

So WAYY back like 2016 I built a Tarot 680. I was able to get the setup file for the Taranis from a chap named Peter at Drone Shop in the UK. I have the urge to build another one and just seeing if anyone had the same or similary setup file? I tried

Erle Brain 3 SD Image

Hello, I'm new here. Unfortunately, I have a problem and hope someone here can help. I have an Erle Copter with an Erle Brain 3. Unfortunately, I'm missing the SD card, and I haven't been able to find the SD card image online yet. All sources are dow

Using TS1224 Laser Rangefinder Sensor With ESP32 For UAV Applications

As UAV technology continues to evolve, developers and system integrators are increasingly searching for compact, reliable, and high-performance sensing solutions. The TS1224 laser rangefinder sensor from Chengdu Meskernel Integrated Technology Co., L

Where do you usually buy your drone motors?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working on a new FPV build and haven’t decided which motors to get yet. In the past, I’ve used T-Motor, which I feel performs really well in terms of stability and efficiency, but the price is a bit higher.

I also see a lot o

How to change your agri drone to a lifting drone?

Even though we use an agri drone for spraying  or spreading ,but in some case ,we have to deliever some heavy load like woods or fruit cargo, so we can use a smart lifting module to turn an agridrone into a lifting drone.

Date variable?

Hello All,I want to add the date / timestamp to the serial output of ArduPilot.I can see where to add it, but I don't really see a date variable or method in the code.Does it exist?Thanks!John C.

High-Performance Propulsion Systems for Military UAV Drones

High‑performance drone motors are the backbone of Military UAV drones, enabling extended-range surveillance, reconnaissance, and ISR missions. This comprehensive blog explores how propulsion systems — from micro FPV to large tactical UAVs — must meet

Agricultural Drone Ground Station App Guideline

When using an agricultural drone for spraying, you may encounter a common issue: flowmeter error. Typically, when a flowmeter error occurs, the drone will automatically stop the operation. However, the latest version of the Flight Assistant App has u

Autonomous UAV setup help... pay by the hour, phone and /or video phone

We are looking for hire an experienced person to work with us...paid by the hour, phone and /or video phone to set-up our heavy lift QUAD UAV.     Our current basic set up is Herelink V 1.1, orangecube+, PDB, battery monitor, etc.   T-motors U7v2  wi

Autonomous UAV setup help... pay by the hour, phone and /or video phone

We are looking for hire an experienced person to work with us...paid by the hour, phone and /or video phone to set-up our heavy lift QUAD UAV.     Our current basic set up is Herelink V 1.1, orangecube+, PDB, battery monitor, etc.   T-motors U7v2  wi

Fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle 40U

The SA40U is a high-performance, large fixed-wing drone system with a 400 kg class capaci-ty. It features a maximum payload of 190 kg, a maxi-mum endurance of 27 hours, and a maximum range of 3,500 km. With a takeoff and landing distance of 250 meter

Change message interval ardupilot

I am using Mavlink protocol (in c++) to communicate with the ArduPilotMega, I am able to read messages such as ATTITUDE for example.
I am currently getting only 2Hz (message rate) and I would like to increase the it. I found out that I should use ME

APM Generate .tlog from text .log

I looked online to see how to generate a .tlog from .log and I'm not seeing how to do it. Is this possible?

The reason I ask is because I would like to replate my flight data before my crash.

Multi functional fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle

The SA40U is a high-performance, large fixed-wing drone system with a 400 kg class capaci-ty. It features a maximum payload of 190 kg, a maxi-mum endurance of 27 hours, and a maximum range of 3,500 km. With a takeoff and landing distance of 250 meter

INS drift vs GPS hold – how bad does it get?

Hi guys,

Looking at upgrading from a basic Pixhawk+GPS nav to something with real inertial redundancy. Curious how much drift is typical in your experience when GPS dropouts happen — say under trees or urban canyons.

This overview of INS modules gave m

What Are the Advantages of Environmental Protection UAV?

In some area, such as natural reserves, wetland protection, drinking water sources, monitoring of marine, drone is an emerging detection tools to help people work more efficiently.

Due to the large supervision area, inconvenient transportation and re

DJI supports Russia

When you buy DJI, you're supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. I've owned several DJI drones, but I will never own another.

... DJI, sent drone parts — like batteries and cameras — via the United Arab Emirates to a small Russian distributor in Nov

autonomous UAV setup help

Hello,

I am setting up a ARRIS m9oo QUAD UAV and need help with what to outfit it with for complete autonomous flight, i.e.. collision avoidance, spot landings, heading hold, altitude hold, return to takeoff coordinates, fly to multiple GPS coordinate

Help! ESC config or Motor slider issue

DIrect motor drive fix pitch tail?

Hi,

I'm thinking about trying a motor tail with a fix pitch propeller, to simplify my helicopter. I've seen some people doing so on some 500 helis (scale build) and looks like it's working but I've never seen any feedback of performance.

My purpose is