Could you guys please help me with info about building a DRONE. I want to build a cheap (10km max.) range radio controlled drone. The drone should mount a camera but be fully radio controlled/ remotely piloted.
Thanks
Pedro
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I'm trying to get the best result from my magnetometer, without a big succes at the moment !
As explained here : http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/wiki/MagnetometerTest , there is a rotation matrix to apply when you have soldered your ma
Read more…If I have my battery back dead center under the arducopter, the the copter tends to fly backwards a little bit on liftoff. If I slide the battery pack to the front of the arducopter, the hovering stability is greatly improved. My question is what val
Read more…Do either of the voltage selection solder pads on the back of the Basic Ublox adapter from DIY need to be bridged when using the gps/adapter with APM and oilpan with an EM-406 cable connection?.
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So Ive put together the apm and shield but I havent put together the frame yet because I feel like i should test the board first. And im wondering whats the next step now, is it possible to connect the apm+shield with usb to the computer and test the
Read more…I have recently had a frame designed and I now have pre-orders being taken. The frames are being cut as we speak and the first batch will be shipped out by this weekend! The frames are made from 1.5mm Black G10. Here are a few pics. $125 SHIPPED with
Read more…I wonder if it is possible to calculate the lifting force from and quadcopter.
I know the capacity of the motor and prop pitch, and so on...
Is it even possible to do that? Because i think it would be interesting to see how much energy and other loss
Read more…Successful maiden on weekend :-)I would like to get some feedback on what people have done with tx setups for the various modes,I prefer running in acrobatic mode as it feels like a proper heli but have the following questions,1. Do users have a flig
Read more…Hi newbie need some help.
I have XBee Pro 900 RPSMA for ground and Arducopter from spark fun both(sku: WRL-09099). When i'm push test/query it show
Modem type = XBP09-DM
Modem firmware version = 8044
then in Modem config I have write
Modem : XBP09-DM
Funct
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I have been trying to reflash the Ublox using U-center andt he Ublox firmware update tutorial with the simple Ardu sketch to utilize the mini USB on the oilpan.
The only way I am able to see a data stream in Binary console or the packet console is
Read more…I need to know what is the flow chart of the software to have a better understanding of the system and how it works.
Read more…I have searched for and not found the name/type of connector used with the RC servos.
What are they called and where can I buy them?
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are you interested in doing a paid job for me?
Basically I need a data logger and camera controller made from an Ardu Pilot Mega board and ArduIMU+ V2. It's for ground operation only.
You would have to assemble the hardware, put it in a box, an
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First of all i'm new to all of this and I could certainly use some help.
I have purchased a "Discus 4M" Sailplane that I want to have it fly autonomously after launching it.
I need to know what to purchase here to make that happen and how all of
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After a few minor ups and downs I've had my first few outdoor test flights. I'm yet to venture higher than 6 feet or anything more than a hover, but all seems good so far.
i'm using my TX (turnigy 9x) in Acro (plane) mode at the moment,
Read more…I bricked one of my xbee 900' s and got it recovered by Mike at Sparkfun via this methodhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Changing-Xbee-Baud-Rates/step5/Un-bricking-a-frozen-Xbee/You may try this on your bricked xbee alsoEarl....thanks Mike at Sparkfun
Read more…I didn't know if anyone had seen these. My son just told me about one a friend bought and said it appeared to work pretty well. It's controlled by an iPhone, iPad or an iPod Touch ONLY. It has a pair of cameras, forward and downward looking and you c
Read more…I received the kit earlier this week and everything went together with no problems. Thanks for the engineering!
I'm waiting to do anything that requires applying power to the machine until I learn what the four resistors are for. I've been searchin
Read more…Developers, was wondering what the chances are of releasing a groundstation for android or iphone tablets(maybe phones too)?
Also, what is everyone thoughts on the new google chrome OS?
Request a free Chrome OS notebook here https://services.google.co
Read more…I have the arducopter kit with all the stock equipment.
I just finished configuring the RX/TX in the conifgurator and everything worked perfectly.
I know I have RX power because I have a red light on but I cannot arm the motors at all.
I unplugged th
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