Hello everyone, I have always wanted to build a drone, and I'm in the process of designing and building an autonomous truck based on an E-Maxx. Only problem with my UAV plan is, I've never flown a model plane before, and I don't think I'd be very goo
Read more…Hi there all. I totally know that I, as always, am running before I can walk, however, for now this is an information exercise as I wish to start thinking of my new (1st) FPV vehicle (Easy Star with Easy Glider wings). Problem is it seems there is on
Read more…Has there been anymore thought about changing the image on this site? Having spent six years in the military, I'm not offended my the military motif on this site. But, at the same time, it might give people the wrong impression of what it is about. E
Read more…Hi,I've got everything working on my UAV; all hardware connected, software downloaded. When power is on, the LEDs tell me I've got a GPS fix, the power is on and I have control of elevator rudder and ailerons. When I flip the CH 5 switch, the MUX lig
Read more…I am having trouble connecting the dots on something that may not be connectible. I would like to use the CDP4 on the Nitroplanes predator http://www.nitroplanes.com/4eluavrqprra.html but don't know how to handle using the ArduPilot within that syste
Read more…I am applying to colleges. What are schools that have good programs in UAVs, aerospace and/or aviation. I am taking flying lessons now. Looking for hands-on involvement, cutting edge design/development/implementation. Thank you very much for any sugg
Read more…Hi all,I've been "loitering" for a few days and reading all the posts, and I have a question about Radio Modems.Could someone please give me a good rundown of what they are capable of?From the info at these forums, I see that they are used as the up/
Read more…Is there anyone in the Washington, DC are that is interested in starting a club or activities. I am new to the board, so this may be an "uninformed" question. (There may already be a club and/or local activities) I would, however, appreciate any idea
Read more…I am a new member. I am extremely interested in UAVs and want to pursue it as a career. What career paths or opportunities are there? Let's brainstorm and share ideas about possibilities. Thank you very much.
Read more…I just want to get you input on the following idea. Until i have a airspeed pressure sensor i have decided to not attempt to control speed using SOG from the GPS. Instead my idea is do define a fixed "cruising power" that gives my plane a safe cruisi
Read more…Hi! I´m just about to buy my first gps-module to interface it to my basic stamp for a future Autopilot project. I have thought about the Globalsat BR-355.. Is there anything special I should think about when buying a gps module? I've seen many workin
Read more…In the next few days I will buy the ArduPilot recommandation : the Hobbico SuperStar. Does someone have the rendered the Hobbico SuperStar in FlightGear or any other simulation program?If not, does it exist any tutorial/help/advice for making that?Th
Read more…Hi guys, i´ve been reading everything i could find about autopilot setups, and i noticed most people got their board already assembled, well i got one too and didn´t receive it yet..... but then i decided why not build a new Ardu-board with the stuff
Read more…I am trying to build a UAV out of an old 1/6 scale model helicopter and am needing some advice on how to do it. if anyone can point me in the direction i need to make this plastic helicopter into a awsome flying machine that will also be able to be p
Read more…I'm at the point where I need to see stuff work and a simulator is the only way to go...I don't remember who, but someone posted the setup for using X-Plane, a GPS Sim, and ArduPilot and I can not find them. If it sounds familiar and you have a link
Read more…Hi Guys,I’m in the process of making a failsafe device for a UAV using a Basic Stamp and a few other bits. I picked myself up a MUX Chip as used in the Ardupilot but I’m having trouble getting it to work. After looking at the Ardupilot layout, I noti
Read more…Hello!This weekend I have tried the nem NMEA code for ardupilot and it work fine when the airplane was east of the home point, but has soon as it passed to the west side the funcion reversed and it was trying to go exactly the oposit way. Seem like i
Read more…Hello All,Hoping to get some help from the DIY community. This is for a UGV application, but the problem might be universalHere's the problem:1. we are using a VEX controller that puts out a PWM signal.2. we are using a 200amp DC motor controller tha
Read more…HelloWhat happened to the ArduPilot home page?When I click on it i am led to a blog thread!?!?
Read more…When I plug a servo into my ArduPilot board, it starts off rotating clockwise slowly, but continues accelerating and turning until it pegs against full-clockwise rotation, and the motor continues to strain against the stop. That to me sounds like the
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