I'm using the pix hawk with a spektrum satalite, I can get a good connection and my throttle and flight controls respond and work fine, but when working in mission planner I can't seem to get my flight modes to bind to the switches. It looks like it…

I was wondering what an average range is for the Arducopter, I realize there are many factors that play into this, I am looking for real world data, I would be flying with minimal gear and a battery for maximum range. 

Thanks in advance for the help, I am looking to design or buy a drone that I can use to check stock water. A perfect design I could loose in the morning, it could fly to each location, take a picture and return back all autonomously. Range would…