Bortek's Discussions

Execute mission without flying

Hi

I am testing camera shutter functionality on Pixhawk. More specifically need to trigger shutter from the mission. I need to do different tests and I wonder if it is possible to execute mission without actually flying a machine? I dont want to remov

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Arducoppter arming without GPS fix. It should NOT!

Hi

For some strange reason I do can arm my pixhawk while indoors without GPS Fix. This is in stabilize mode. I do remember that it was NOT possible previously to arm without GPS fix and I have not updated firmware for a long time.

Anyones know why ?

I a

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V-tail quad Crash analysis, filmed.

Hi guys

I need some help analysing my crash or confirming my theory. APM 2.6 with Arducopter V 3.2.1 firmware.

It is (or rather was) a V-tail quad with 3printed centerplate and arms made of Balsa wood. I flied this frame for about 6 months without any

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AC 3.2.1 Sounds beeps on APM 2.6

Hi guys

I have a flight with APM 2.6 today and AC3.2.1

I did fly aggressively forward and then backward and at that time when pushing from forward to backward I got my APM beep two long and two short beeps ( -- -- - -).

I cannot find Beep codes anywher

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Pick a custom firmware missing from the list in MP.

Hi

I cannot seem to find the answer to my question on the existing posts therefore I open a new one.

I am trying to load a custom firmware (APM 2.6 , Arducopter) in the latest mission planner which I downloaded today. When I click on “Pick custom fi

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Telemetry logs (tlog) without Mission planner

Hi

I read on the Wiki that tehre are two types of logs.

Tlog - which is generated by Mission Planner when a Telemetry link is connected to the APM/aircraft

Dataflashlogs - Logs generated and stored in the APMs flash memory

I am interested in getting tl

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Li-Po Battery dropped and damaged

Hi,

I have accidentally dropped Li-Po battery of my Quad on asphalt. It fell from about half a meter height. Now I opened up a protective plastic sheet and there is a sign of a damage on one of the corners, see pics.

I am not sure if it is still safe t

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Motor mounting on plate VS directly on the arm (Multirotor)

Hi

I have searched through the discussions in this forum and Googled for this question but could not find the answer.

I am planning to mount this motor ...

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__36765__Turnigy_Multistar_3525_650Kv_14Pole_Multi_Rotor_Out

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