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APM 3.1.5 firmware update

Ok, I have been attempting to update quadcopter firmware to 3.1.5 without any success. 

Problems with download, I was told it might be the usb cable, so used another one with the same result.

My setup goes like this, quadcopter connected to pc with Mis

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APM 2.6

Maybe it is me, but it sure seems like it takes a long time for Mission Planner to connect to the APM, I have a 2.6 version original firmware from December of 2013.  The Mission Planner software updates requrlar at startup of program.  Even with the

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Save Waypoint CH 7

I have a 3d robotics quad and FLYSKY transmitter, RTF from 3D robotics.

I have a understanding of the six flight modes and using RC 6 knob for servo on camera mount.

I see from the Mission Planner CH 7 has been setup as the Save Waypoint feature.

I can

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Bixler Plane

I have a 3d robotics quad and getting ready to configure with a canon sx 260 hs to do aerial mapping.

Has anyone modified the 3d robotics Bixler plane to carry the canon sx 260 hs or similar or is this airframe and motor too small.

Any recommendations,

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Quad Copter-Ground Station Case

Ok, I now have my 3d Robotics quad, telemetry, OSD/FPV, etc.

I would like to have a hard case to carry my quad in and another to put laptop in with all the pripherals, so when I get onsite I will have limited assembly to make ready for flight.

I am not

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Quadcopter Aerial Mapping

Ok, I see all different configurations of gimbals, more and more, which is good.

I hear 3d robotics is fitting one for the Iris.

DYS looks like they have a fine 3 axis gimbal, that Jason with 3d robotics has on a copter on facebook.

I have yet to see an

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