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Problem getting and holding GPS lock

I'm having problems with getting and holding GPS lock with 2.5. 


The GPS EM406 test application locks on almost instantly, and gives a position in the serial monitor, 

Version 2.4.6 for the easy glider seems to work fine,.but when I load 2.5, it initia

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New board

Just assembled my second ardupilot.Program upload appeared to work no errors reported but there was never a "Done Uploading Sketch"reportedPower led solid, MUX solid , no gps, Status flashingSomthing wrong????Loading easyglider246

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Pitot Tube location

I'm working on my next UAV. Since I'm not planning FPV flight with this one I'm using a 6 ft Tellemaster with power in the nose. I was wondering if anyone has any numbers or ideas about how much friction loss can be tolerated in the pitot tube withou

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Mega update?

Chris:I have my first Ardupilot working for RTL in my Radian, great tool for specked out thermal fly aways.Next planed platform is a twin elec. SR Telemaster with mods for FPV in the nose.I,m trying to decide what to do next. What is the latest estim

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upload error.

I just completed my assembly and power up the ardupilot. Power LED and MUX LED both on,Stat blinking, GPS blinking so i think everthing is alright with the boards.Downloaded Arduini, and 2.4Copied files per manual.I get this error when I try to uploa

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