GCS is used for telemetry and data logs visualization, autopilot setup, waypoint settings and also for simulation and extensive testing after introducing changes to the autopilot code (GCS sends simulated GPS and attitude data to the autopilot and reacts to received servo signals) . It is still a bit rough yet functional.
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I was asked to post some close-up pictures of the modifications I made to my easy star uav. So here they are - nose cover with hinges and additional compartment for second battery. I also decided to call it UBWuav since it is based on UBW PIC32 board.
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Hello everybody! I would like to introduce EasyStar (with a few mods) UAV which uses PIC32 based autopilot that I've been working on for a few months (started a few weeks before Brian Wolfe showed his work on DIYDrones ;-)Right now it's build upon UBW32 board but in the future I plan to desing my own PCB and decrease the size of the autopilot. For attitude estimation I use FMA thermopiles. Xbee is used for telemetry (interestingly 2.4Ghz Pro module which is rated for 1.6km worked easily for me allowing for 4km distance between two transceivers). More details will follow soon.Below short autonomous flight (looping through four waypoints, windy day, gusts up to 20-25kph)
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