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Can't disable pre-arm checks

I am trying to do some bench testing indoors.  I can not get the Pixhawk (v3.3) to arm no matter what I try:

1)  Disable prearm checks

2)  Make all flight modes non-gps modes

3)  Change GPS_TYPE to zero (meaning no gps)

4)  Change AHRS_GPS_USE to zero

Aft

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Joystick / gamepad vs R/C radio

Hi guys...

New to this...

Have installed the 3DR telemetry radios, and am looking at the possibility of using a joystick for telemetry control.

First...

What's the general thoughts about the pros and cons of joystick/gamepad vs R/C radio?  

And I assume I

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uBlox LEA-6 repairable?

Hi guys...

Threw a prop today from about 20 feet up (I have had 3 crashes, all because of props flying off...ughhh!).

Anyway, take a look at the picture...the antenna cracked (I guess)...the GPS accepts power...the red light comes on, but I don't get a

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