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Please analyze my log

I'm flying auto-missions with my 3DR X8+.  I have done hundreds of them without issue.  Now, a little while after i switch the mode from stabilize to auto, the drone rapidly declines to the point where it would be damaged if it hit the ground.  I hav

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Please Help: Auto Mission Rapid Decline

I'm using Pixhawk and Arducopter 3.3.3 with Mission Planner 1.3.41 on a 3DR X8+.  I have done hundreds of auto-missions.  I plan the mission in Mission Planner and send it to the autopilot.  I have 17 satellites and the compass is calibrated.  I take

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NEVER buying a 3dr product again

I have a 3DR X8+ and I need parts for it.  The 3dr website gives 404 errors left and right, and I can't seem to find a supplier with the parts I need.  The chat on 3dr's website is constantly unavailable and email's don't get answered.  I don't even

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3DR X8+ AutoPilot Camera Trigger

I have an X8-M and PixHawk.  Last year everything worked fine when I was flying autopilot missions and the camera would automatically take pictures.  This year I went to test it after doing software updates and the autopilot doesn’t take pictures.  I

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CHDK Camera Trigger Configuration

I have a 3DR X8+ and I purchased the mapping package. Using the supplied camera trigger cable, the directions are to connect it to it to AUX6 of the Pixhawk and change the following settings in Mission Planner:

CAM_TRIGG_TYPE: 1

CAM_DURATION: 1

RELAY_PI

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