I'm running ArduPirates build 527 on an ArduCopter.
I'm having trouble flying in X orientation. I have all the dip switches set to off (UP), which should give me X orientation and stable mode.
Stable mode works fine, but DIP1 doesn't seem to have any e
When connecting to the Configurator It seems to be very hit or miss. CLI works everytime, I can only get the Configurator talking if I follow this order.
1.) start configurator
2.) Slide switch in FLY MODE
3.)Click connect on the Configurator scr
Read more…Hello,I need to use a UAV for some photography from a moving aircraft. I have never flown an RC plane before. Is there a UAV available that I could run without any experience and without crashing and burning it on the first try?I have a budget of $5k
Read more…Been stuck for weeks figuring out how to arm my arducopter and after soliciting help with the forum came to the conclusion that its the APM, the oilpan or both are defective. Bought both boards from 3D Robotics LLC.
Please advice on how I go about ha
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Does anyone...
A: Have this Radio?
If Yes, How well does it work?
B: Know if it has a 3way toggle switch?
If Yes, On which channel?
Thanks
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I'm having a bit of trouble getting my quad with Apm and Oilpan to stabalize or fly decently. I have followed all instructions in the Arducopter wiki and read them all. What I have noticed is there's not a lot about how to setup and stabalize the PID
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My project group and I have been having an issue with one ESC getting hotter than the others. We moved ESCs around so that it was powering a different motor, and the same ESC was getting hot. This is also the ESC that has twice ceased to powe
Read more…So I've been reading and I'm confused on which frequency is the best for long range remote control, is it 433 MHz, 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, there are so many.
Thanks,
Nick
Read more…I moved from AP to APM and had my maiden this morning.
All systems are working.
Data downlink up at 115200. Sensors: MTK ver 1.6, pitot, current, magneto.
What steps will reproduce the problem?
1. Switch to FBW B after takeoff manual, steering the plane.
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Is it possble to build an inexpensive plane that would be able to carry a 25 pound payload with a top speed of 50 MPH flat and 100mph dive?
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I am wondering about the method or formula to find lift created by motor/propeller combination(I talking about the multirotor helis). If any body knows this then let me know.
Waiting.........
Read more…From reading all I can on this site I am looking forward to working with all of you on this project.
Here is what I am up to:
I have been flying RC for about 7+ years give or take with about a 15 year laps in there. I work for a large farm opperation
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I'm having weird delays. I've checked CLI radio test and it's all fine there. So I'm guessing it is an issue of APM Planner software.
I've got delays from moving stick and showing it on the graph starts from 3 sec and keep increasing. I've s
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My name is Ryan, I am 15, and I drift rc cars.
I am looking to build my first UAV for the Outback Challenge 2011,but since I have no experience in RC planes or autopilot stuff, its pretty hard..
Be that as it may, I have got a plan of what
Hi,
in any documents i read is not specified that arducopter is only for mode 2!!!
I think that there is now way to configure it in mode 1!!!
Most country in Europe are Mode1 so i think it could be useful that a user can select Mode1 or Mode2 from the c
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I have been using the Alpha version for months now and everything seems to be fine, now I decided to give the ArduCopter RC2 a try, I uploaded it and configured it, everything is fine. I tried to fly but the QuadCopter is not stable, it is very
I've erased EEPROM completely, then factory reset, then setup everything and run every test. Everything looks fine. I even trimmed my RC transmitter, so that in CLI radio test in neutral postions it shows 0 for all used channels except ch8. Tried man
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I want to build my own aerial photography kit, and now I'm in the stage of camera selection. I bought a Lumix DMC-FP3 but the result are not good, due to the low shutter speed of these camera. Now I thinking in buy a GoPro hero, but first
I'm interested in producing DEM or pointcloud maps from aerial photos from a UAV.Just wondering if anyone knows of a resource we I can obtain sample photos from aerial platforms so I can look at the software side of things.I'm hoping to implement the
Read more…So I am midway though building my first airplane and running into a few problems.
1. What is the best way to hook up/mount the Aileron servos? Is a y cable going to work for a ardupilot mega and if so what the best way to fashion one of these.
2. I hav
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