Glenn M's Discussions (32)

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AMSL Alt NOT found in geo-ref tool

Hi, I'm having an issue trying to geo-ref my images.

I'm using the dataflash log, and for each photo get the message: "Photo DSC09916 processed from CAM Msg with 0 ms shutter lag. AMSL Alt NOT found" 

If I uncheck AMSL alt and have a rel. alt base of 0

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CAM Msgs and Files discrepancy

Just flown a mapping mission with the camera triggered using cam_trigg_dist and an IR trigger, but I'm getting a discrepancy between the number of images in the folder, and number of cam trigger events in the log.

Using AMSL Altitude True
Reading log

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Pixhawk as a standalone mapping device

Has anyone used a pixhawk as a standalone device to assist in mapping using a full-sized fixed wing craft?

I'm thinking about setting up a pixhawk +GPS + 3dr radio in a box that would be powered by a 5v BEC. A camera trigger would be connected to the

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Requesting Datastreams keeps flashing up

I've started seeing a problem with my copter, where the OSD will initially work, but once I take off, it will repeatedly flash 'requesting datastreams' and then reconnect and work for anywhere between 5 and 30 seconds, before repeating. It never does

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No logs recorded

I'm not getting any logs after a flight.

I'm running version 1.4.17, and I have 'log to file; checked and it says 'log all packets to /sdcard/andropilot. When I open andropilot it comes up with a message saying 'usb link logging'. I have a 3dr radio d

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Flying close to HV power lines

Does anyone have experience flying in close proximity (within 4 metres) to High Voltage power lines? Specifically 110kv towers.

I have read that the lines can output a certain amount of RF, but I'm not sure what the nature of this RF is, and if it wou

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Loss of radio control

I had my first loss of control crash today, I'm running 2.91 on an APM2.5 quad.

I'm using a frsky module in a turnigy 9x radio running er9x, and the receiver is a D8RII+ running the new 27ms firmware in PPM mode. I have had about 10 hours of trouble f

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57600 or 115200 baud?

I see that with the latest firmware, the 3DR radios default to 57600 baud rate. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to setting them to 115200? Less range or reliablility?

Thanks

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Crius ALL IN ONE PRO Flight Controller v1.0

I see rctimer is selling these for $63, and it looks to have pretty similar hardware spec to the APM2. It says that it supports Multiwii and MegapirateNG code.

After my oilpan died the other day, this looks like a worthy secondary board to have a go w

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Compass spins and behaves eratically

My compass has just started to spin in Mission Planner, and provide erratic readings, however if I go into CLI and run the compass test, it says that its holding its heading perfectly. I can't fly with the compass doing this, as it messes with the ya

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