When I enable the GPS hold on my arducopter, if I try to ascend or descend using the throttle stick, the copter does not respond. I can manuever the copter like always, but the throttle stick has no command when GPS hold is on. In the wiki, it says w
Read more…Hi friends of the ArduCopter,
I'm happy to announce that the 
ArduPirates will be further developing the official ArduCopterNG code from now on, which we call the ArduPiratesNG code..
One advantage of joining forces with the "original" Arducopter team
Hi,
I need to slow my plane down in AUTO, apparently this is the PID value THROTTLE_P, but I can't find this anywhere.
Has it been renamed?
I can find THROTTLE_ALT_P and THROTTLE_TE_P but I'm not sure.
Any guidance appreciated. Incidently, throttle i
Read more…I have an 8' Senior Telemaster because of its High Lift Capability.
And one argument I have is with the way common RC flyer's Balance the Telemaster's CG before flight.
I seek a solution for calculating the CG that provides input for the lifting tail o
Read more…I just want the plane to follow a course at its current height.Im flying 2.7.1 with IMU and using the config tool to upload the flight plan.CheersS
Read more…Hello,
I've had my arducopter for around two months and I still haven't managed to get it off the ground. (when I did, but I've now lost 3 props.)
My problem seems to be that when pitching the copter the motors seem slow to respond to the commands se
Read more…I am interested in learning how to program on the Arduino, I decided it would be a good time for me to get into programming micro controllers. I understand where to start with the micro controller part, there are many books out there with many tutori
Read more…Hi guys,i've been putting up an arductopter kit with magnetometer GPS and all loaded with an NG firmware.When i start the engines the back engine start way after the others and when I have my throttle at min and I incline it backwards the prop does n
Read more…Many thanks in advance for any suggestion and experience first.
Need help on the following two issues:
1. Can someone confirm with me the directions definition of ArduIMU Ver2? Accroding to the mark at the bottom, the ArduIMU Ver2 follows right-hand
Read more…In the arducopter NG code, there is a line for disabling or enabling the xbee serial communications. If it is enabled, the xbee works perfect for use with the configurator, but the usb cable won't work if that line in the code is enabled. If I disabl
Read more…Hi All,
I have managed to get my APM up and running using two XBee 2.4Ghz modules without any problems, however if I swap these modules over and replace them with the XBee Pro 900Mhz modules I get no data coming over the link. I have set my baud rate
Read more…What constitutes an model aircraft in the eyes of the FAA?
I know that balloons and moored kites have their own regs.
How about:
1. A parachute?
2. A non-motorized free-flight hang glider (Rogallo wing not a rigid wing)
If 1 and/or 2 are unregulated
Read more…Hi,
Im new to this, I setup the APM with the mega IMU shield, tested it with the CLI, everything works, but
I cant get the GCS to work. I didnt try the other GCS yet.
I press connect, and get a solid "B" led and a blinking "C" LED (no gps lock, inside t
Read more…It looks like the NASA guys came along Some issues with dealing with radiation But I see there is a radiation detection meterBy sparkfun should I be concerned with installingOne for my quad for taking high altitude flightTesting
Read more…Hello everyone!
I'm an undergrad mechanical engineering student at UCSD and I've started putting a few projects together that would require a decent amount of knowledge about autonomous controlled vehicles. I do have some experience with creating aut
Read more…Laying out the power diagram came across something I could not find.
Can I tap the main battery to power the APU?
Read more…I would like to start a thread for Ardupilot Mega (Quadcopter) and Arducopter boards.
For now i am using a Mikrokopter frame.
I will be developing a full fledged Quad and a fixed wing with complete navigation and stuff.
I would like to invite you to kee
Read more…Thanks DIY Drones.. I ordered my APM IMU (oilpan), cables, GPS etc on Wednesday night, and it arrived here in Canada tonight (Friday).
That is AMAZING! I've never seen anything like it.
Thanks Guys, for such speedy admin and shipping.. WOW!
Too bad I ca
Read more…Everything works fine until I get to the compass offsets. It displays scrolling data but everything is zero and never changes as I move the quad. I did run the CLI "a" command and made sure that the mag was activated.
Any Ideas what to check?
This Qu
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