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I have put an APM 2.5 autopilot in a FX-61 phantom and I have described this project in this web site.www.rcadev.infoIn the Flight Files section I have only described two flights so far but I plan to add more when I get the chance.I hop the site is helpful.
Read more…Hi Guys,I have got a fx-61 some days ago, and I am having problems with the settings for taking off in auto mode. The plane doesn't keep its heading, always turn right and up, so it gets down inmediatly. Have you tried to take off in auto mode?, if yes which parameters do you use?, One thing I have noticed is that when I start in auto mode, after creating a mission with mission planner where the first command is takeoff, the ailerons place in a wrong position, I mean, the left one down and…
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Hello fellow FX-61 pilots. I have posted a comprehensive description of my Phantom v2 configuration in the blog section:
FX-61 build configuration part 1
FX-61 build configuration part 2
As always, critical comments are welcome :]
hi flying buddha, can u share the param file of FX-61. it would just help me tune the aircraft better. i am also flying FX61 for last 6 months.
Hey guys I just wanted to share my flight time on the using the new HK Multistar Battery 3S 5200 MAh:
Phantom FX-61 Stock set up (I replaced the the 30 amp ESC with a 40 amp)
APM 2.6 (GPS, Airspeed sensor, Battery monitor)
Fatshark 200 mw transmitter and 600 CMOS camera
Wind: 7 to 10 mph from the NE
I was able to get 40 minutes on one battery (80% was used). I put the aircraft in 45 m loiter circle. I choose this battery because it seemed to be weight less then the other out there for its size. I will be also tesing a Zippy compact 5000 MAh and a Nanotech 5000 Mah this weekend.
battery: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__56839__Multistar_High_Capaci...
I've been working up to a 100km attempt. I knew 2 5000mAh packs would not likely make it, but I wanted to see how they would do. I hit 32km last weekend on 6S2200mAh (2X3S2200mAh) with 40% remaining.
The forecast was not favorable. I couldn't wait for better conditions, so I gave it a go anyway. It was chilly and windy. 20-40 kpm wind. I should have known a distance attempt was pointless in this wind with my cruise speed, but why not.
A butt-numbing 2 hrs 31 mins later, she finally landed. 2X3S5000mAh in series. MP saying 20% left in the packs. 75 km total distance. Personal best!
Notice the ground speed (blue) reflecting the effect of wind. At times it hovered like a kite. Not great for covering ground.
Does anyone have a pids file for this platform? I think I have it pretty close but this is the first wing I've setup with ardupilot and I probably did something wrong.
I have a couple sx260s one of which is going in a X8 but is anyone using a camera similar with the phantom? I only want to have the apm/gps 900mhz telemetry and the cannon and would like to see if i can get 50 - 60 min out out of it but all I have seen is people doing fpv stuff and getting about 30 minutes and its not really worth it for me. I guess I would need to just do my own testing.