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Next Frame. Hexa or X8???????

Hi Guys it has come time to get a new frame as my old quad one is getting cramped and the weight with camera and FPV equipment is realy hindering stability.

So my question to you, I like the Xaircraft Hexa frame and the Xaircraft  X8 frame but I can n

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Stupid question but I have to ask.

Hi Guys I feel embarased to ask this but here it goes.

I have just added a osd to my quad as I am doing FPV, the question is at what voltage will the ESC shut down.  I dont let my 4000ma 3s go under 3.3v per cell, but if I miscalculate the time it tak

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First FPV Arducopter flight. WOHOO

First ever Arducopter FPV flight, latest code and standard settings.  Fatshark goggles used with diy cloverleaf antenna.  The flight would have been longer but my arse was twitching like a rabbits nose, I suppose it dosent help that I am scared of he

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Mag offsets missing?

Hi Guys just uploaded the latest code via APM Planner 1.0.66 and cant find the offsets calibration in the setup. When I type compass just says it is on and offsets are 0000, when I test the compass all is fine. So where is the calibration feature or

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How to firm up Yaw.

Hi guys I have my Arducopter fairly stable but the yaw I need help with.  I am running 2.0.33, the Yaw seems to be verry springy, it takes a while to lock in but as soon as I have to move it then I get the bounce back and forth untill it settles.  Th

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Can someone PLEASE share their Loiter PID's.

Hi guys, I am not having much luck with loiter settings, the quad holds steady and the slowly starts to drift one way, and then another way and gets faster and faster and then it cant steady itself.  Looks like a game of table tennis in the air.

 

Any

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Mission Planer Question

Hi there can someone please explain a couple of parameters in the mission planer.
When I have the Quad on the ground it is showing a altitude of 41m (shouldnt it be Zero?)
When I press SET HOME ALT button it goes to -23m ( I am not shoore what this fun

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