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sturgessb posted a discussion
Hey chapsI've just had the same problem that I had once before Loitering normally, throttle half way, everything all good. I then click disconnect in the Mission planner, all fine, but then reconnect and the aircraft instantly falls out of the…
Sep 9, 2015
sturgessb posted a discussion
Hello ChapsI'm looking for a 2 axis gimbal (ideally front mountable, like for a TBS discovery or Matrix) that can support a go pro + flir camera (mounted side by side). Total camera weight would be around 210g.Any suggestions?CheersBen
Jul 13, 2015
sturgessb replied to sturgessb's discussion Low KV X8 configuration, cant get it tuned :(
"I have changed to 15x5.5 props (the ones from a DJI s800) and this has made a HUGE difference, (Thanks for the tip).

Power is well up now, and it hovers at around 45% throttle, and it flies super stable. Its still a little under powered because i…"
Jul 13, 2015
sturgessb replied to sturgessb's discussion Low KV X8 configuration, cant get it tuned :(
"Ok, I'm going out for another test shortly this eve. I will take some video of the behaviour and the PID values.
Do you think shifting to 8S would be a big help?"
Jul 10, 2015
sturgessb posted a discussion
Hi chapsI've just finished a build of a largish X8 setup using the quanum 700 frame, its using multistar 268kv motors with 15x5 props running 6S using 30A escs ( http://rctimer.com/product-1323.html )Now, ive tuned up countless 400-600 class quads…
Jul 9, 2015
sturgessb commented on crystal garris's blog post 5DOF imu + BX-24 + kalman filter
"Don't forget if you need more speed there is the ZX-24 and ZX-24n, pin and code compatible with the BX-24 but much much faster! http://www.zbasic.net/Microcontrollers/ZX-24n-Microcontroller/p-54...."
Mar 6, 2009