I was just reading the code to try understand how auto landing and takeoff works and just wanted to check if i understood it correctly?
First off i want to say i am not looking for a loop hole i am just trying to figure out what the rules are.
from what i read the FAA as set some guide lines for UAV to fly without a COA
they are
1) Stay below 400ft.
2) Maintain a "pilot in control", wh
In case anyone here is using Matlab and Simulink to test or develop UAVs and UAV autopilots I am posting a link to a new flight dynamic model SFunction for use with Simulink- http://jsbsim.sf.net/JSBSimSFunction.zip
The project enables any JSBSim fli
Read more…Hello All,
I've seen several posts lately with comments regarding the use of the shield, or rather the lack of the shield in conjunction with the IMU. It would seem most of the Beta testers are not using the shield. I have aslo read comments that the
I'm really fascinated by the idea of having my own UAV in the air. But I'm not only wondering where I should start but if it's worth a try.
Aims:
Hello,
Hi, I would like to ask if anyone has done gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer simulink simulation model before? I understand that matlab's aerospace toolbox do have the gyroscope and accelerometer models but i would like to ask if you guys hav
Read more…I was hoping to setup my mode switch so I have STABILIZE instead of MANUAL mode, so that the IMU helps normal flight. But it doesn't work if I change the code. Can it be done any other way?
What I want
1. STABILIZE
2. AUTO
3. RTL
cheers
Jamie
My dynam hawk sky airplane came with 2 5 by 6 propellers, but I can't find any replacements. The closest one I can find to the right size is 6 by 4. But the propeller cannot have a 6 inch diameter because it would hit the planes body. Does an
Read more…Yesterday I had a successful stabilization and RTL with my Hawkeye. I've attached pictures of a Hawkeye in case you are wondering.
This airframe is very sensitive to wind. So I try to stay out of anything more than 12-15 mph. Winds yesterday were at m
I am currently taking over an UAV project for school. The project has not been able to be completed as far as the functionality of it. This project currently has a 3dm-gx2 IMU, Robostix, Gumstix, GPS, and Maxstrem moden to control it. It has not
Read more…Hi, I am trying to troubleshoot some odd servo behavior we experienced when testing some very simple code on the blimpduino. We wrote code to simply turn on the right motor, turn it off, turn it on (turning the opposite way), then turn it off, and t
Read more…I was just looking through the features of Ardupilot and had not noticed this previously.
"ability to reboot the main processor in mid-flight".
Just curious as to how this is accomplished?
Hi everyone,I have some questions regarding the concept of a shorter PWM frame for controlling multi rotor helicopters. With the assumption being the motors RPM can be adjusted at a faster rate, giving a more stable/responsive aircraft.B. In anyone's
Read more…Tonight I had my first fully successful auto flight. What a rush! This is my first foray into autopilots and a rather steep learning curve to start with, but I'm happy to say it was all worth it.
I flew a circuit of 8 way-points, some of different he
Hey,
I have a 6.0oz Flip Ultra HD. Do you think if I strap this on to my easystar then this could hold this and not have any major differences in flying? If this is too heavy, then I'll get a keychain cam, but the Flips have amazing video quality, so
Also which compiler is suitable for that IMU?
Read more…With the IMU mounted on the APMega, what is are the dimensions?
Is it 7.4cm x 4.1cm x 2cm as it states on the APMega page? Or would it be slightly longer and more height? I am working on a design, and would like the dimensions in order to place the AP
I am using the code Jordi released here, and i'm getting about 2 meter peak to peak readings when the sensor is absolutely steel. I expected much better results, the manual says 9 cm resolution. what good is it if the noise is 20 times as much?
Read more…Hi, I'm completely new to this kind of thing, and I don't want to go buy something that won't work.
Please help me work out what I'll need.
I have an EasyStar plane. I want to be able to take off manually, then when in the air i can press a button on m
