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UAV for photogrammetry / surveys

Hi Everyone

Im putting together a UAV for aerial surveying using stereo photogrammetry.

Id like to get some input for the experts before going ahead.

My plan is to buy a high wing trainer coupled with an APM2.

Electric powered with a gyro camera mount.

Th

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Pixhawk orientation issue

Hey everyone!

My name is Gareth and im busy setting up a sky hunter for photogrammetry.
Plane is assembled and test flown. She flies like a dream in manual mode.

The skyhunter doesnt have a rudder, so there are only 3 servo outputs (left aileron, right

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Flipping problem with latest MP code

Copter was flying fine.

Flashed latest firmware with latest MP.

Startup and arming goes fine.

But when the copter lifts a few cm off the ground and i give roll to the right, it flips instantly to the right.

Same goes for left.

Obviously instead of the rig

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APM2 & Optical Flow Sensor

Does any1 know if the APM2 supports the Optical Flow Sensor?

If it does, where does one connect it and in what flight modes does the APM use the OFS to stabilise flight? Or how exactly does it work?

Thanks :)

G

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Cant set CAM_P_G or CAM_R_G

Hey guys

After installing 2.4.1. I cant set my CAM_P_G or CAM_R_G over xbee.

I can change all the other pids no problem.

Its says CAM_P_G failed when i change and hit write parameters.

Any ideas?

Thanks

G:)

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APM2 In-flight tuning not working

Im not sure if anyone has tried the in-flight tuning of the APM2.

But when I connect my TX pot to ch6 and check the output in cli. test->tune.

It gives me 0.000 reading. Iv tried attaching the pot to ch6, ch7 and ch8.

Odly if I attache it to channel 5,

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Running two APMs in tandem

Would it be possible to run an octocopter X4 coaxial with two apms?

I.e. one apm controls top 4 motors, second apm controls bottom four motors.

Obviously 8 ESCs and maybe even dual transmitters.

This would be a truly uncrashable system.

Iv noticed even w

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Too sensitive throttle

Im having trouble with the throttle on my octo.

I battle to hover it. Im only moving the throttle 1mm or less at a time but the thing keeps bobbing.

Is there anything I can do or do I just need more practice?

Thanks

G:)

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APM2 SD Card

3690909797?profile=originalSo I tried pluggin the 3DR PCB SD card into my pc via an SD card adapter.

It didnt work... Am I doing something wrong?

The IC on the bottom of the card kinda prevents it from going it too far.

However I dont think it prevents the contacts for making con

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1280 board works, but 2560 board doesnt?

I upgraded from the 1280 board to the 2560 board.

Uploaded the octa firmware via the planner. Everthing went fine. When I try connect to do the setup, it times out and says I have to upload the firmware. Iv tried resetting and unplugging, no differenc

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8khz or 16khz ESC setting?

I have Turnigy G10 810kv outrunners. Should I set them to 8khz or 16khz.

16khz apparently generates more RF interference and heat but is more efficient.

and vice versa for the 8khz setting.

Any1 have some advice for me?

Thanks

G:)

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