i m using a ready to fly aero-model and had prepared my own auto-pilot kit.but really very confused in b/w all these things.i need help .i want to confirm hw to use xy & z sensor and how we can calculate that how much we had to turn the servos to get
Read more…This may beold news..but I just saw it and they mention DIY Drones and Bill Premerlani and the IMU Dev Board specifically...so cool...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-65Q3BpwH4&feature=related
Read more…since the jesusphone has onboard motion sensors , camera and audio output that should be able to generate a ppm stream and a data tx/ rx all in one has anyone already wrote software to use one as autopilot?
Read more…Hello guys I'm looking to build a rover out of a traxxas e max Is there a way to make it go from any where between 1,000 feet to 1 mile, I,m thinking about putting a real time GPS and wireless camera with zoom.I wanna be able to scope out the deer hu
Read more…I am totally new to DIY Drones, but for some time Ive been wondering about long distance drone flights. Lets say you want your drone to fly across the country? Im thinking you cover the wings with solar panels (or maybe threes some sort of solar pane
Read more…Hi guys, this is the 1st post on this forum and have been expecting a lot from the experts over here, while i was going thru this site , the question "what is the logic behind the navigation system?" hit me and it hit me hard, i was thinking over it
Read more…Hi -I have been doing some research on GPS enabled still cameras. I understand that the Nikon Coolpix P6000 is pretty good. Is anyone flying a gps still camera and do you have any thoughts to share? We are flying a twin boom easystar and currently we
Read more…I want to use the ArduPilot board with EM406 GPS and FMA Co-Pilot options. I have downloaded Arduino 0017 and is working on my computer. The codes created by Chris Anderson & Jordi Munoz is a great effort but unfortunately only a person who knows the
Read more…As we all know one of the most exciting parts of flying a UAV is watching/flying from their point of view. Seeing what things look like when your staring down at them. The purpose of this discussion is to share and inform followers about video camera
Read more…I have my ArduPilot (running ArduPilot_EasyStar_V23) setup with an Xbee Series 2 on the Adafruit adapter board, with RX going to TX on the ArduPilot, 5v going to the special 5v Pin on the ArduPilot, and Gnd to Gnd.On the other end, I have my ArduStat
Read more…Dear members,I am modelling and flying since 2003 but very new in UAV (not yet started). I have downloaded ArduPilit 2 by Chris Anderson & Jordi Munoz of Feb/18/2009. When I open it on Arduino 0017 and run Verify/Compile I get the following line high
Read more…I want to build a UAV that I can have complete control over using a joystick/rutter/throttle setup from my laptop. I want to ultimately base it off the WASP-III or the Scan Eagle from the AF. Can someone help me get started with what hardware/softwar
Read more…I am looking for a UAV platform that would be best for loitering, following, carrying a video payload, and some kind of collision avoidance (sonar most likely). Any suggestions on a pre existing platform. I always thought a three prop "saucer" would
Read more…i need a toggle board with the toggling mechanism for switching between the RC control and the autonomous mode.any suggestions?
Read more…Anybody have any suggestions for a UAV design. I'm looking to make one for an upcoming competion and stumbled when it comes to a good design. Any info regarding design aspects would be helpful.~What wing design is the best? (delta, swept wings, high,
Read more…Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of camera i should put on my UAV??Feel free to leave links!!!Thank you
Read more…Hello, I am relatively new to this ArduStation. I attempted to upload the Ardustation demo program using the ftdi cable, but i recieve the error:avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00avrdude: stk500_disable(): protocol error, expect=0x14,
Read more…I had performed all the ground checks on my arupilot 2.3 powered Easystar.I had set to waypoint mode, stored a 5 waypoint test flight, and launched.After takeoff, I flew manually to get it airborne, then switch to auto mode. The plane climbed and tur
Read more…Hi guys,I am just trying to model up the skins for my wing design in Carbon fibre. Does anyone know roughly how thick the carbon fibre would need to be for a 200x50x1000mm wing? I am proposing to use wet layup so you would expect it to perhaps be a l
Read more…Greetings,I spent much of the day building the Ardustation, and stuffing it in a box. I loaded V12 software, and have both XBee Pro modems configured to 57600 (EM406 GPS). I know they talk to each other, because I use them for a Mikrokopter at 57600
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