"Damping.....I just cut a piece of common sponge about 1.5cm thickness and glued the sponge to the flat floor of the airframe using hot glue. The APM is then placed over the sponge using hot glue as well. DO not use double sided tape, it wont stick."
"nothing special actually. COnnect the basic ch1 to ch4 to the input part of APM, and one extra channel to input part of ch8 of APM. Output part of APM...also basic ch1 to ch4 to respective servo. Flaps and brake, I connect direct to Rx. Batt, I use…"
I am building this arduplane for interest sake to achieve two targets:1. For long range performance beyond 100km (return). Auto mission.2. For high altitude flight upto 5000m (16000 feet,approx)Once these two are achieved then I can go to the next…
"my first uav platform was the techpod, but unfortunately,i do not find the design upto my expectation. The wing spar is too soft, if u dive the plane too much, u will never recover from wing flutter. Space is another issue,not much can be done about…"
"I have completed the maiden flight test on the techpod. And found few design flaws. My experience , I have been flying RC for close to ten years. Also built and flown few turbines jets.
1. No proper assembly manual. Lots of trial fit.
2. Certain…"