I can't seem to make my telemetry connect. I had a crash and after the crash the telemetry wouldn't connect. I replaced the the air module thinking that I had broken it on impact but after I switched it out I still can't hook up. My air module is
Read more…OK, I know this is probably stupid, but I want to make sure before I go cutting wires. Here's a photo of one of my hex arms:
Besides being ugly, I'm sure it can't be good to have cables gathered up like that. Will I be hurting anything if I clip the m
Read more…I just switched over to 3.0 and watched the videos that were recommended. I completed the AC3.0 Compassmot Setup with the setup and results shown below:
According to the video, anything over 30% is too high. After getting 67%, I replaced the short spa
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APM2.0
I tried updating the firmware (3.0) and it failed. It seemed to leave the old 2.9 on though as I could still fly and connect.
I cleared the eprom through terminal and tried again. Failed again.
It downloads the firmware and then seems to
Read more…After setting up everything and getting ready to fly i ended up connecting the APM 2.5 power module the wrong way around...result....puff and burning the power module in addition to have shorted the Flight controller power input....
Question...is ther
Read more…Hi I got an issue with the telemetry and nexus 7, I got all connected nexus say is connect I got solid green light on both antennas but if I move the APM 2.5 board nothing move on screen of my tablet, I the board itself there is a flashing red lights
Read more…My configuration is following:
AUTOPILOT --> APM2.5
SENSORS ---> AIRSPEED
CURRENT/VOLTAGE
TELEMETRY --> XBEE SYSTEM
TRANSMITTER --> FUTABA T7C
My problem is a big delay of answer of servos in manual mode. When I push the stick the
I have a developed a sensor network which detects gunshots for anti-poaching purposes. When a gunshot is detected, the event data is sent to a sensor server for further analysis and triangulation of the gunshot location.
I want to incorporate my UAV’s
Read more…Hello, during a test with Arducopter and latest firmware version the quad started to gain altitude in a uncontrolled way, so I noted that the GPS was not fixed during this starnge behavior, the I disegnaged ALT HOLD recovering the fligth capability
So
Hello. I've been trying to get geo-fencing to work in my X-Plane simulations. I create the return point, draw the polygon, upload it, take off and fly to the boundary, and cross right over it. I expected guided mode to take over and the plane to fly
Read more…My tricopter has APM2.5.2 on it. The firmware is 2.91b.
It flies super well on Stab mode. When hovering, the throttle stick is around the center position.
Then switch to Loit mode, it suddenly reduces the height a little bit and immediately increase th
Read more…When I was learning to fly my quad I couldn't wait to develop the skills to start doing acrobatics. I had no idea that arducopter was so limited in this area. Here's the stock options:
Stabilized Acro (AXIS_ENABLED=1, ACRO_BAL_ROLL = x, ACRO_BAL_PITCH
Read more…I am trying to shoot video, but the yaw is very sensitive on my Spektrum dx7s. Do I need to adjust the radio, or MP?
I am sure there is something regarding how to adjust the YAW sensitivity, but I am not having in luck finding a solution. Any help
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Warning: If you power the APM 2.5 from a BEC you should include the diode fix used on the APM 2! It drops the voltage to 5.5V which is what the 3DR Power Module does!
I've noticed a lot of USB connect issues lately and I have found some solutions. Th
Read more…Upgraded to latest mission planner (Win8) and was unable to connect to APM via USB. When plugged in via USB board is not showing in Device Manager.
I can connect via the 3dr radios but am unable to re-install firmware. I'm guessing because the file is
Read more…Hi everyone. I've had a 3DR quad kit that I've been flying for a few months. After getting a 2 axis gimbal for my GoPro I decided to also get a 3DR hex kit to handle the extra weight. I did not get the electronics for the hex because I had a great id
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How to load own maps to Mission planner ? In my village area, there are quite good gmaps photos available, but Mission planner tells "there is no imagery for this resolution", even though they are present in google... Other map sources give sim
Me and 3 of my friends are all experiancing the same problem with our APMs (2.0 and 2.5)
While connecting with a USB cord - everything works fine downloading the firm ware and even connecting to the Mission Planner. But after that it just sits there
Read more…Thought I try the latest firmware on my Quad. I downloaded firmware 3.0.0-rc6 and loaded. When I try to arm both from mission planner or from my radio, nothing happens. I erased my APM and then loaded the new firmware, calibrated my radio and leve
Read more…I'm sure this has been asked before, just can't find the answer.Similar to the DJI devices, is it possible to make the motors spin at a low RPM when the APM is armed?I'm sure there has been safety points raised, but I only would like low RPM.Many tha
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