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Things with the UAV are going very well, to the point where i'm now needing to trial it in locations that won't involve a car. Has anyone come across a decent carry case (let's start with a 3DR quad size) that would survive travelling on a p
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I am having an issue with this copter... as soon as it lifts off, it tends to yaw to the right.
I could adjust the yaw trim in the RC but then I will need to move back the trim again or else I am not able to arm/disarm, so I decided not to use the
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i am newbie :-) .i have few doubts
1.Does the current code support Maxsonar XL EZ1 and XL EZ2 range finders for autolanding? The wiki shows it supports only EZ0 series?
2.How to add codes for obstacle detection? i have 4 ultrasonic range fin
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I noticed some strange short throttle drop outs by displaying a graph of the Throttle IN and Throttle OUT data (from the mission planner log browser). It happens when the throttle stick is quite low (I would say around 10-25%). The throttle out
Read more…Hey, looking for my first multi project. Intended use is FPV and aerial videography, using a gopro (maybe my dslr). Would like 10 min average flight times.
I'm a seasoned modeler. Lots experience with fixed wings and helis. Have a lot of experience
Hello everyone! just yesterday for the first time i fly my quad. it was great. i put it in loiter mode it finely holded its location. but today i tried an automatic takeoff and landing. but no good result. my mission was:
take off at 10m altitude, loi
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Strange thing happened today when trying another mapping mission (one that has worked fine before) as it seems that the quad was approx 50m west of where it though it was (North/South seemed to be fine however). Had full 3D fix with 10 sateli
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I have been trying to get my ArduCopter flying for some weeks now. I have had several problems, but managed to fix most of them.
This is the major problem I have now, and I have no idea what to do:
When I try to fly my ArduCopter Quad it instan
Read more…PLEASE - Can someone with similar configuration please email me a Spektrum DX8 configuration file so I can get back on track with my ArduCopter build? I would especially be interested in settings for beginners where the throttle, yaw and pitch sensit
Read more…EDIT:discovered the problem, timming issue with simonk firmware, im using and older release
So i was ready to buckle up the go pro for a test flight and this started to happen(notice the hissing sound and what happens when i bank left). I already trie
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Hello everybody,I want to ask about the oktokopter.I built a coaxial model with config X8 motors and I use a APM 2.5.The problem I have is this,only lower motors runing and I am now in a dead end.I could use some advices and sugestions.Thank you and
I am just starting to hover a + quad in stability mode. I can hover steadily for periods ranging from 15 to 30 seconds( hands off, 2-3 ft. altitude ) then copter starts to nose down, recover slightly, nose down, etc. until it hits the ground or unti
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I originally posted my problem on the wall, but decided to create a discussion topic as a better way to keep the info organized.
Recap - Original Post
Read more…I got the Hexa-B kit, have assembled everything according to the manual. I am at the "setu
Update 19/02/2013: problem has been resolved. See discussions below for conclusion.Hello,I am in a dead end that frustrates me to the point I might give up soon...any help welcome.I have not yet flown my new quad that I try to finalize for weeks now,
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I'm trying to figure out the setup for the 3 'longer' legs that came with my Quad Arducopter, and for use with the camera mount. Can't find instructions or a setup anywhere.
I've got 4 booms, a camera mount, yet only 3 'longer' legs.
Can any
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Have a slight problem with 2.9 firmware when switching from stabilise to loiter mode the throttle completely dies for about a second which is a bit disconcerting (nearly needed new trousers)
has anyone else come across this.
Regards to all a
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I calibrate my radio and accel. after every firmware update to be on the safe side...
My question: Which manipulations delete the Settings (calibration) of the APM2.5?
- CLI commands: erase, reset
- install of new Firmware
Thank you for your cont
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I purchased year ago, one quadcopter (pictures below) with a 2.4 ghz manual control.
I plain to use this for aereal photography, but i need the folowing:
- GPS
- GPS based mission planning software, and return to base.
- zoom and shoot
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3DR arducopter, APM2.5 :
during ESC calibration i noticed one of the fourth ESC (motor4) an extreme overheating. Three possibilities : ESC problem, motor problem or PDB problem on output motor 4.
I excluded ESC and motor problem by swapping th
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