Controlling
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Can anyone tell me how to control the helicopter in the air so that no environmental changes affect it.
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What is LED B on the IMU used to indicate?
During initialization and runtime, LED B is not lit. It never flashes.I am bench testing the GPS and Wireless Telem. I do not have all servos hooked up.The doc doesn't say what the individual LED's mean, only that B should flash then go on solid.Than
Read more…ArduPilot to ArduCopter
I have my ArduPilot up and running but with english weather I havent had a dry day to give it a throw I'd like to look at Arducopter too. The only thing I do not have currently is the magnetometer but will be getting that soon. My questions are about
Read more…New to UAVs, platform ideas.
Hi All
I am new to the world of UAVs and this forum. I am a multi-engine commercial pilot so flight experience is not an issue nor is the world of RC. I have done 90% of my rc flying on the old WingWarrior Marauder (60") flying wing. Unfortunately tha
Read more…magnetometer
I am waiting for a quad kit, i don't have any experience in quad copters,it might sound strange to the experts but i would like to know what a magnetometer does ?.
Read more…What is LED B on the IMU/Oil Pan used to indicate?
During initialization and runtime, LED B is not lit. It never flashes.I am bench testing the GPS and Wireless Telem. I do not have all servos hooked up.The doc doesn't say what the individual LED's mean, only that B should flash then go on solid.Than
Read more…APM V1.4 with ATMEL2560
Hi!
Due too big power problems with 2 boards I ordered a new APM at DiyDrones. Now I got a V1.4 with Atmeg 2560 onboard.
Tho problem now ist, that i cant compile the code for a 2560. Is there a change, that there will be a update of the source code, s
Read more…VERY CURIOUS EVENT
I have made a QUAD it flew very well two times but with important trim valors but now
I have a problem:
connected with the configurato, gas on
only the the motors 2 and 3 run 15 seconds after they stop and the 1 and 0 run 15 seconds after they stop
Read more…ArduIMU+v2 and Xbee
I am trying to emulate Jean-Louis' Scorpid 500 project using the same hardware basically to be able to use his Autostab 3.3.1 firmware program for this project.
Can I add an xbee transmitter for data and where would I connect it on the ArduIMU +V2
Read more…Rapid Descents
Hello All,I've been gaining confidence with the Arducopter over the last few weeks.One thing I've noticed that is very similar to dirt-bikes...when in doubt, gas it.Elevation, orientation, recovery...(for me)When I'm bringing the copter down from hig
Read more…USB and the telemetry port
Can an Xbee be connected to the system at the same time as trying to use the serial port for CLI use?
Read more…biggest motor spec
Hi! Just wondering ... what's the biggest outrunner motor the arducopter community has used? Obviously it does not involve the arducopter kit, so any sharing of associated components used *e.g., battery, frame, esc, ... anything to get a sense of how
Read more…This is my UAV...
This is my UAV... (beta vesion)
Now I´m entering in the test season....Hope you like it...
I would like to hear suggestions to improve.
3 meters wingspan
40 cm chord
26 cm3 engine
1 hr of fuel
2kg of payload
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ArduPilot Mega, Operational temperature range defined by the cheapest component?
Hello fellow enthusiast,
I'm currently working on a project where a UAV will be operating in a relatively quiet cold environment: less then -40 degrees Celsius. (possibly down to -60C or even worse)
We are currently considering using the ArduPilot Meg
Read more…APM+IMU+Wireless RF Transceiver 431-470MHz GFSK
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I bought these one: http://www.sureelectronics.net/goods.php?id=1053
Is it compatible with the APM? Because they work in 400MHz and not will cause interferance in my 900 MHz video TX as cause the XBee.
Thanks.
GPS information via serial
I'm viewing the stream of GPS information coming via the xbee and although some data is obvious, some isn't. I see time, long and lat and number of satellites but what are the other numbers?
Read more…What's the geographical range of a typical arducopter?
Hello!
The current state of play in the UK (almost no useable video/downlink frequencies, line of sight etc) has made me reconsider focusing on quadcopters instead of fixed wing, as the the increased range of fixed wing etc cannot really be used.
Thi
Read more…Beginner looking at getting into drones
Hi all,
I'm looking at getting into the DIY drone scene and am just about to purchase some parts. I'm after any comments on forseeable problems on my setup and choice of parts that might not stand out to a beginner like me.
I have a Cessna 182 http
Read more…Flight Control Algorithm
Is there any source that covers the basic theory and equations for the control of quadcopters, including incorporating the accelerometers and gyros, the PID control, anything else, etc. I would like to get some information on the basic formulations.I
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