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Today I was trying to use the "Auto WP" tool in Mission Planner 1.2.35 on an APM 2.5 today. I have the mission planner displaying measurements in feet not meters. However when I create auto way points by using the AUTO WP tool, the heights ab
Read more…Hi when i do a download of the logs I get the following raw numbers,
Accel X = 0.60 Accel Y = o.47 and Accel Z = -9.84 these numbers vary a little but remain similar through out the log,my real question is why is the Accel Z so different
Read more…I'm in the process of upgrading my Hex to an Octo.
Of course using APM 2.5 along with 880kv jDrones motors and 30A jDrones ESCs (transplanted from the Hex).
As I am considering using 2 x flight batteries in parallel for this build, would it be best t
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My hexa will not take off straight up. It wants to flip to the left and right.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thank You
Thomas
Read more…Hi,
This is my first post here even though i have been reading for some time.
i recently built my quad with APM 2.5 firmware 2.9.1.
I was very gradually adjusting the Alt hold stabalisation parameters (as it initially kept jumping up 5 meters at a time
Read more…I have no compass data when I create GPX files from TLogs. In another thread someone said that you must have teh compass option on to create GPS files containing compas data but no details are given. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Bret C
Read more…Final Update
Things finally got worked out, the copter is a blast to fly, Everything is working as it should. There were some problems when the copter arrived, I had it built and supposedly configured by the folks at 3DR and the basic copter was set u
Read more…Hello,
I have an issue with the site e-mail notifications.
I wish not to receive e-mail notifications each time someone replies to a blog post where I have also replied.
Currently, each time someone responds to this (http://www.diydrones.com/profiles/bl
Read more…Hello, I have my Zephyr ZII with an Ardupilot 2.5+. I tried to set up my parameters as best as possible but it still was not very stable, did not level very well, and the fly-by-wire function did not work at all (did not hold straight and level).
Can
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I have a problem about Altitude when connect to APM Planner is error value and lag update. And, When i change to ALT Hold is yo-yo (jiggle up-down) But, It's set altitude at 1-2 meter only. I don't know it than. Please help me.
P.S It p
Read more…My .log file shows pitchin and rollin changing during loiter when my hand isn't on the transmitter stick. Hoping someone can explain why.
Note that when I see yawin change in the .log file, it corresponds to my having moved the yaw stick on the tran
Read more…I have been looking all over the place to make sure I have the fail safe setting/s correct for my hexacopter. I am using the Spektrum DX7s and AR800 with Satellite for my radio and receiver and Ardupilot Mega 2.5+.
My concern is I currently have a fa
Read more…See title. I'm using APM 2.5 and want to make my quadcopter fly faster in order to not waste too much battery capacity if returning over long distances.
Read more…I've an F450 quad running a 3DR APM2.5 on 2.90 firmware with PM and Ublox GPS. I'll be adding a Hero 3 White camera to this on a pitch servo. And I'll want to add OSD to it.What OSD would you get for this setup?
Read more…APM 2.5 for FY680's installed in a frame. I installed the motors, power supply, and radio. I tried setting on the radio but did not appear in the green line on the screen. The radio works because it is tied to a servo and works. Who was exchanged for
Read more…We have done some works on the wireless charging magnetic loop for a ground station and a quadrotor.
Please come and enjoy the work!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm-LfTnsnCs&feature=share
Read more…Hi,
I'm looking for a battery charger design that is able to charge and balance a LiPo battery in parallel with a connected load.
I want to power the charger with an solar panel, whenever the sun is visible I want the charger to charge the battery. One
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I am hoping someone might be able to help me understand the MAVLink and UAVTalk protocols a bit better, specifically with regard to implementing flight termination more gracefully than simply crashing. My questions relate to the uplink only.
1
Read more…Can someone please help me I want to fly tomorrow!!
I have APM 2.5+ Arduplane 2.7
I have a ZII wing.
Current Set Up-
left elevon-output 1
right elevon-output 2
Throttle-output 3
Throttle, aileron, elevator input into the correct inputs
In the radio, elevon
Read more…My APM 2.5 running ardupilot 2.68 with an A/S indicator, seems to bump and bounce around while the plane is on the ground and not moving. It's not a lot, just a little movement, shouldn't it be completely still? Can anyone suggest what setting I shou
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