Anyone know what's going on right now? I'm trying to upload any firmware from the Mission Planner and nothing is going through. Instead i get this error. i've tried this on Mission Planner 1.1.40 and 1.1.57 and 1.1.59.
Hi Folks,
I was speaking to a friend about flying around a cliff and in gorges etc and was wondering what failsafe would do if it kicked in – I assume it would make a bee-line for home in RTL.
Would it be possible to retrace the route flown and then
Read more…It would be *very* sweet if Mission Planner could be compiled for Android, to run on a phone or pad, would be fantastic, and extremely useful for field-tuning.
We could connect using BT, UDP /TCP - and most newer devices do support USB host too (even
Read more…Hi,
What's everybody's opinion on how many channels a person should buy for the R/C transmitter control on a UAV project?
Thanks
Dean
Read more…Hi. I use Ardupilot mega 1 and i just ordered the minimOSD from the diydrones store. My question is:
I have [url=http://www.electronicarc.com/catalogo/product_info.php?products_id=556&osCsid=85f58d36c3f113f1bd679455c9f13515]this[/url] old current sens
Read more…I've just released ArduPlane 2.32
This is a minor update with 2 changes:
The new MANUAL_LEVEL option is a boolean opti
Read more…Is there a camera stabillization mount available for the 3dr frame? Or does anyone know one that will fit?
Read more…Folks,
Each time I open MP it updates (Cool!) but the version in the title bar says 1.1.47. The latest download though is 1.1.57. Once installed, that now says 1.1.57.
Is there an issue with upgrading from a certain version?
Read more…Does anyone use any open source software to stitch photos together? I've got a set of shots from a plane flyover that I would like to make into one image and then geo refrence.
Thanks!
Dean
Read more…I have been a long time lurker and I am finally ready to start my summer project of building a hexacopter. I'm actually hoping it doesn't take all summer, I'd like to take to take it to the NC coast and fly. I just ordered some G10 to build the frame
Read more…Hey Everybody!
After looking at a few plane UAV build threads, I see that the majority of the Autopilot boards are being mounted to a slab of balsa inside the fuselage. Is there a reason for just using a piece of wood? I was thinking about using som
Read more…I have no luck flying at preset altitude , or RTL at set altitude when airspeed is enabled.
By looking at the source, I am not even sure it it's expected to happen:
static void calc_nav_pitch()
{
// Calculate the Pitch of the plane
// ------------------
I've just released ArduPlane 2.31
This is a bug fix release, primarily for the barometer bug that Randy spotted. The only other change is a much improved automatic compass calibration system based on a paper by Bill Premerlani.
I wasn't planning on doi
Read more…So I've been having some compass calibration issues and after fiddling with the compass calibration I went back to the MP Flight Data screen and the artificial horizon just shows perfectly level, regardless of how I pitch or roll the APM. Other thing
Read more…As a newbie to multirotor flight, I decided that the use of an Ardustation and Xbee link would be the easiest way to set up the PID's.
Thanks to excellent after sales guidance by Martin ( BYOD ) the system is up and running on 0022.
During my practice
Read more…What would be the noticeable difference having 1100kv motors compared to 880kv motors on a quad?
What are the pros and cons for higher or lower Kv motors?
Would I be correct to assume if I put one different Kv motor on one arm from the other three moto
Read more…Hello DIYers...
First, a little background, my rc hangar includes an EasyStar, Cularis, FunJet, and a 1.2m balsa warmliner. I've done quite a few recorded videos, but I'm looking to get more into FPV. I've also trolled the forums off and on here for
Read more…So I think my compass is reading wrong which is causing the loiter function to do gigantic overshoots in a toilet bowl effect, orbiting the point.
When I set my quad on my porch, or anywhere I have clear geo-references and connect to Mission Planner
Read more…Hello-
I'm doing some research and currently reading this opinion piece:
I wonder if there are any scripts developed for rotorcraft that w
Read more…Newbie question
What is the correct location to install an APM control board.
I am building a new design plane and want to put the APM IN the wing on the CG this would put the centreline of the APM approx 5-5 inches outside the centreline of the fusela
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