We tested ABDIAS before and while a concert.
The goal was to test altitude autopilot (with a lot of people below and draft air) and autonomy, but also wireless control (using xbee modules) from my laptop.
- Autopilot worked well, holding altitude between 2.00 m and 3.50 m, as asked.
- Autonomy was correct, with one hour battery life and a consumption of 0.4 A (including 1 sonar, 2 servos, 1 motor, xbee wireless).
- No problem with the wireless control, even when the blimp is hidden (range : +-100m).
As we expected, one propeller is not enough for the direction autopilot and avoiding collision => will be next step.
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