I installed mission planner 1.2.99 on a new windows 8.1 computer and it seems to work ok, but on the Config/tuning screen I no longer have the "Advanced Parameter" list or the Full Parameter list. I haven't completely checked out the .99 version, but
Read more…I would like to use channel 8 as a camera trigger, but I cannot get it to set up in the planner. I choose the camera trigger option for channel 8, write the parameters, but when I refresh the parameters it shows channel 8 as doing nothing. I am using
Read more…Has there been any indication that the gps should be mounted using some isolation or is it ok to mount it directly? I haven't seen any posts indicating vibration isolation is necessary on the gps unit.I bit the bullet and bought a ublox and will moun
Read more…What would be good default/starting point values for the Altitude hold pids?
Read more…After adding a sonar I thought the altitude hold at lower altitudes would be good ( I wasn't even expecting perfect) but now the quad just starts descending at a slow rate (seems like as the battery drains it just settles-not sure if its related to t
Read more…I just installed a sonar on my quad and tried the altitude hold. The quad is stable at about 10' and then just slowly settles until on the ground if I let it go. Switching back to stable mode doesn't cause an increase or decrease in altitude. I have
Read more…When installing the 2.9 version will all the setting changes I have made in 2.8.1 be lost?
Read more…I just received and installed the 3DR on my quad, but the air module is giving me fits. The green lite is on steady whenever there is power, even if the ground unit is not active. I have the usb port disconnected on the apm2.5 so that isn't the probl
Read more…I have just started quad use and have to mention some disappointments. My interest was aroused when my neighbor bought a dji with a naza controller. The stability was astounding and after scouring the internet I decided to buy the apm2.5 since it was
Read more…The altitude hold function on the apm2.5 seems to be very unstable and I have tried all the fixes/suggestions I can find on the forums to no avail. It seems I can get the quad to hover if I am climbing relatively fast when I go to the alt hld mode. I
Read more…Is the onboard magnetometer on the apm2.5 of any use? It seems to drift as much a 30 degrees. I think I read somewhere on the forums that an optional magnetometer is required for position hold etc. Can the onboard magnetometer be initialized/zeroed?
Read more…I have constructed a 450 bumblebee quad and am now flying it with the APM2.5. It flies great, but I am only getting about 3 min flight times. The motors are 2832 1200kv with 10 x 4.5 props and 20A esc's. I am using a 3s 2200mah 25c battery. The quad
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