I've got a 3DR x8 with a FrSky d4r-ii receiver and Turnigy 9xr tx. I've got everything working except the failsafe. I've followed the instructions on this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhKREgqjCpM
When I turn off my Tx while testing the failsa
Read more…I just received a 3DR x8 that I planned to use with some existing Spektrum equipment that I have. I have decided to keep that equipment where it is and get something dedicated to the X8. After doing a little reading I think I want to utilize a PPM-su
Read more…Is there a simple way to convert the time stamps in either the ArduGCS ot the Happy Killmore GCS data files into real time? I need to be able to have the actual time so I can tie it to the photos that were taken at that given instance.
Read more…The connector for the GPS cable was torn off my IMU in a crash. Are all of the connections for the GPS available somewhere on the header slots so I can rewire? I can get continuity on all but one but on that one the solder pad was torn off and I'm no
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I've just got telemetry added to my ardupilot and have a good working connection with the GCS software on my laptop. Is there a way to download a georeferenced map or imagery before a mission if there is not internet access at the fli
Some background information first. I've had my airplane flying successfully with autopilot for several months. I recently ordered the Xbee modules for telemetry.
After installing the Xbee I was able to power up, get a GPS lock and see telemetry with
Is there any way to check the functionality of a shield board without having it connected to a pilot board?
I manged to short something on one of these two tonight and I now can't get any lights on either board unless there is a FTDI cable connected.
I've had good results from the changes made in 2.6.1. I just noticed there is now a 2.6.2. I did a forum search and have not found any discussions regarding the changes. What's the difference between the two versions?
Is there a change log on the Wi
I had a hard landing today and I noticed after I got home that my Ublox GPS is missing the antenna cap. I won't be able to go back to where I was flying for at least a week to search for it. Is this something that is replaceable? I thought I saw anot
Read more…I had seen this charger recommended on these forums a while back so I ordered one. It charges fine with the exception of the balance mode. When I try to charge in balance mode I get "BATTERY VOL ERR CELL CONNECT" error. It does this with all my batte
Read more…Yesterday I had a successful stabilization and RTL with my Hawkeye. I've attached pictures of a Hawkeye in case you are wondering.
This airframe is very sensitive to wind. So I try to stay out of anything more than 12-15 mph. Winds yesterday were at m
I was just looking through the features of Ardupilot and had not noticed this previously.
"ability to reboot the main processor in mid-flight".
Just curious as to how this is accomplished?
If I am using the IMU is it necessary to plug the Ublox GPS into that board or can it plug into the shield? If I plug it into the IMU the IMU will get a solid blue but the shield and Ardupilot will continue to blink blue. If I plug it into the shield
Read more…I've been running the test suites and everything appears to be checking out fine so far. However I noticed that when I switch from manual to one of the two modes loaded by default in Ardupilot my rudder moves from center to about 30 degrees left. I'v
Read more…I've hooked up my new Ardupilot to my ESC and am not geting the power LED (or any others). While trouble shooting I was checking to see if I had power at the servo pins and accidentally shorted the power pin to the signal pin and the power light came
Read more…The FTDI cables are out of stock in the store. I've got the rest of my hardware and need the cable very soon. Any other sources for these or is it possible to splice one together?
Would buy one if anyone has any extras for sale.
Thanks!
John Klier
Hello everyone. It's been a month or more since my last post. Rather than modifying an off the shelf airframe for my dissertation aerial photography work, I decided to scratch build an airframe. RP Flight Systems was kind enough to let me visit their
Read more…After my intro yesterday I spent a few hours cruising the past posts. As mentioned I am interested in getting some high resolution photography of archeological sites from the air. I would need to carry a camera such as the Pentax A30 mentioned on thi
Read more…Hello everyone,I can't express how excited I am about finding this site! I am working on a PhD in geography/remote sensing and have been exploring some potential projects in using remote sensing in archeology. Available satellite and aerial imagery w
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