Hi all,
I would like to test out my APM 2.5 by riding along in a friend's aircraft and seeing the data (pitch, roll, accelerations, altitude, etc) from the APM hooked to my laptop. I would like to record the data while flying and plot it out using
Read more…First Person View Flying Instructions
I'm looking for some practical ideas from those with FPV experience in "How To fly FPV".
Maybe you have learned the hard way and wish someone would have told you a few key things which would have helped you tremend
Read more…I got my first JDrones and I broken the propeller, I supposed that I did something wrong because the drone was moving all in one side instead of doing the balancing.
I was wondering if you can understand from the video ( youtube below ), what can I d
Read more…I have installed Arduplane v2.63 on my APM 1280 via mission Planner 1.2.11 and do not get any GPS lock on the Planner or on the board. The GPS module have lock as per the solid blue LED. I have followed the steps as per the troubleshooting guide to n
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Yesterday, i added a new senor onto my quad, MaxSonar MB1260 XL for better altitude hold. Before attaching and re-uploading the ArduCopter 2.7.3 onto the APM 2. I erased and reset the board. And then attached sonar as described in the wik
Read more…I'm trying to size the LiPo pack for a 3DR Hex by using the xcopterCalc calculator at
http://www.ecalc.ch/xcoptercalc_e.htm
and RCTimer motor details for the 880kv with 40cm cable at
http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=...
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Read more…Hi,
just read over your info, that an injection mold for the plastic case for the new APM board is ready.
I have a suggestion: Could you think about to offer these (protective) cases not only in black but also in a transparent option?
I like the color a
Read more…Not trying to spam the forums but this sub-forum seems a bit more active so here goes a crosspost!
Good day gents and ladies,
I have been a silent reader for quite some time, and enjoy participating in this sport/ hobby/career/ what-have-you for years.
Read more…I trusted Alt Hold, in my case it worked always fine, within 1 m in calm conditions.
This morning, calm condition I tried to get ready for another Loiter test.
Just checking Alt Hold at about 5m worked very well until all of a sudden the heli dropped t
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I've got my quad working pretty well - has about 3 hours of flight time thus far. I want to set up a flight path which basically repeats either many times, or indefinitely. I figured the DO_Jump would be my method of doing this - but I went
Read more…I discovered this when removing OSD's TX pin - APM 2.5 fails to boot if OSD is disconnected or it's TX pin disconnected. (MinimOSD)
By fails to boot - i mean no servo movement in manual mode, nor any movement when switching to other modes.
if booted o
Read more…Hi, I recently had my maiden flight with a Bixler 2, which actually resulted in a crash (fortunately not too severe... )
My Bixler is fitted with a nice APM2, arduplane 2.61 with Bixler default params loaded, airspeed sensor, and a very lightweight 1.
Read more…Hi all,
I'm putting together some specs for a semi-pro AP rig and wanted everyone's expert (or otherwise) opinion. I'll be strapping a GoPro, Canon 550D or semi-pro compact cameras to it. I'm aiming to keep it as close to $2k as possible (but realise
Read more…I've just released ArduPlane 2.63
This is a bug fix release, with the following changes:
hi i have apm 1 with 2560 board. when i plug gps the yaw went crazy also pitch is oscilating. i calibrate acc 100 times with no luck. when i unplug gps nothing seen wrong. any ideas?
Read more…I placed a order for the new Hex last week.
My project objectives include building a vibration free video camera platform for GoPro or heaver recording device.
I'm trying to use the xcopterCalc to evaluate my battery options.
Where can I find info on:
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I just got up and running with a new Quadshot featuring a Paparazzi Lia. I was wondering if any more conversations had been had about transitional flight with APM? Some OpenPilot folks have had some success and I believe multiWii has as well, has any
Read more…Hello, i just updated my APM 2 ( GAUI 500X ) from 271 to 273 and i get a weird beahviour on first flight. My position looks to be "offseted" at 70 m on south at the beginnig of the flight ...
During the flight the positions get back to the normal posi
Read more…Hi, what kind of telemetry ranges should I expect with 3DR radio (line-of sight)
What kind of APM telemetry ranges you have managed to achieve with standard 3DR radio setup, standard antennas without any additional amplifiers.
It is a big difference to
Read more…I don't want to fry my new Minimum OSD board but I also don't want to carry two batteries around. It appears that folks are frying their boards by not using two separate power sources. Is this correct? If so, maybe someone could explain to me why t
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