I have looked through the posts and have not seen if there is a limit to the size of UAV can be and be controlled by the autopilot? Any ideas? Thanks
Jeremy
Read more…I notice most of the UAV platforms are electric. Is there a reason there aren't more nitro planes?
Do you have an recommendations? I need a payload of atleast 250 grams after electronics / fuel / etc.
-Dr. Johnny
Read more…I was finnally able to flight test my Quad.
it weighs 1.2 kgs
swings 10 inch props with 400 series motors.
Firstly I tested with the Arducopter RC2 code. My first take off had uncontrollable yaw. under stable mode.
I didn't read the wikis properly, so
Read more…I just starting with the ArduPilot Mega and was wondering what some of the differences are in the Xbee Modules. I am currently flying FPV with 1.2 Ghz and also could use 2.4 Ghz for video, so was looking at the 900 mhz Xbee modules. What is the diffe
Read more…Hello All,
Im using APM Version 1.0
i want to run a simulated mission using ArduPilotMegaPlanner and X-Plane Flight Simulator. In the ArduPilotMega Manual the instructions say to mod APM_Config.h file to the values below. However not all values are in
Read more…HelloI bought the original Ardupilot and I got the EM406 GPS with it when I bought it. I have been able to set it up as shown in the manual and I have been doing all the tests according to the manual but I am having trouble getting the GPS to work. I
Read more…From the above picture, i have managed to telemetry from my configurator to my arducopter. I read the configuration of my Arducopter that shows me the GPS lat, long, alt data, but my APM/IMU led C is blinking red instead of stable red led.
Was my GPS
Read more…Without digging too much into the code, can anyone give details of the log dump format, time resolution, units etc?
10X,
manora
Read more…Hi
I would like ot konw what the best solution is for a telemetry datalink in the UK
I konw that 900mhz is not allowed in europe
868mhz has a duty load of less than 10%
2.4Ghz is possible but RC gear is usualy 2.4Ghz
So is the best solution to use 2.4Ghz
Read more…At the current moment the steady tendency of development of unmanned aerial vehicles (hereinafter – the UAV) all over the world is observed. Interest to UAV has considerably increased recently. More and more the role and frequency of use of unmanned
Read more…Newark has the HMC5883L in stock now for $1.29 qty 1. Crazy. I wanna send a thank you note to whoever is subsidizing it for us.
Read more…Hello everybody!I have a question. Can I connect my ArdupilotMega to HappyKilmore GCS using USB cable instead of Xbee Wireless? I haven't Xbee yet, but I'd like to test how ground station works... Is it possible? If yes, what I need to do?Thanks in a
Read more…Hi all,
I'm new here, looking to get into UAVs and looking for a few pointers. Rather than going straight for flying vehicles and chopping my fingers off, I thought I'd start with a remote control car and learn how to control it through the computer
Read more…First off, I'd like to say how awesome this community is. I'm new to UAVs and you all have been incredible helpful thus far. I just orderedAbout 75% of what I need to build an Arducopter quad, justWaiting on the frame and a fewOther items to restock
Read more…novice level - latest H/W and S/W. Anyone have knowledge of the following behavior?
I finshed A/P IMU and Airframe integration Fine . Good response to Tx control inputs.
Tried to reload software. The IMU reload was OK.
The standalone reload of the A/P
Read more…I am looking to build a quad copter of some sort and use the ArduPilot Mega to control it with. This copter will be used to fly and monitor a location for a set amount of time while transmitting live video back the the ground station. What is the m
Read more…I am using ArduPiratesNG rev 527. Is there a way I can define how much the arducopter is allowed to tilt in stable mode?I would like to be able to fly as fast forward as possible when I push the elevator stick.Also, what is the "kp rate" setting in t
Read more…Anyone get a DX8 - AR8000 receiver to work with the APM? I'm stuck with mine just showing 1200 as the value of the inputs..Yes, it's connected right, yes the receiver works perfectly, yes, I've tried 11ms vs. 22ms and DSMX vs DSM2... nothing works. I
Read more…Where on the Red Board can I pick up communication for serial and / or USB? I'm building my own sensor pack and adding additional processing units. I'm trying to figure out the best and fastest way to interface the two systems.
My other system can
Read more…I have seen several posts here and on rcgroups asking for the same help but have yet to see any simple specific guidance for the calculation or formulas that arrive at a solid Motor/Propeller/Battery combination for QuadRotor platforms. Of course th
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