Here some videos samples of 8 full AUTO-LANDING tests flights that I have done with the firwmare ArduCopter v2.4xp1 (JLN mod). I have updated the official ArduCopter v2.4 firmware with a special Auto-Landing mod that I have developped and tested successfully in the previous v2.2xp2 release.
In the video you will see, full tests of the:
- STABILIZE mode (full manual flight evolutions),
- LOITER mode (GPS position hold),
- and 4 samples of FULL AUTO-LANDING with the v2.4xp1
The quadcopter is firstly set in LOITER mode and then the AUTO-LANDING is trigged by the Switch 7 of the transmitter. Setup: ArduPilot Mega v2 + Firmware ArduCopter v2.4xp1, Frame: Quadcopter DJI F450 Flame Wheel (X mode)
Here some videos samples of full AUTO-LANDING tests flights in HIL mode on AeroSIM-RC 3.83 with a Raptor 30 type helicopter (H1) done with the firwmare ArduCopter v2.4xp2 (JLN mod). The official v2.4 firmware has been updated with a special Auto-Landing mod which uses only the BARO sensor. Tested with an ArduPilot Mega v1.4 connected in HIL mode on AeroSIM-RC v3.83 through the APM Mission planner.
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Thanks Marco, you may play with the Raptor 30 and test the AUTO-LANDING on AeroSIM with my new mod 2.4xp2 HERE
You will be very surprised by the LOITER efficiency and the AUTO-LANDING in STRONG WIND... Give a try...
BRAVO JL! :-)
That looks not too bad Jean-Louis.
ArduCopter v2.4xp2: Here some videos samples of full AUTO-LANDING tests flights in HIL mode on AeroSIM-RC 3.83 with a Raptor 30 type helicopter (H1) done with the firmware ArduCopter v2.4xp2 (JLN mod). The official v2.4 firmware has been improved with a special Auto-Landing mod which uses only the BARO sensor.Tested with an ArduPilot Mega v1.4 connected in HIL mode on AeroSIM-RC v3.83 through the APM Mission planner.
Regards, Jean-Louis
Hello James,
The flying time of my quad without the GoPro is about 10 minutes and about 8 minutes with the GoPro on board.
I am using 3S 2200 mAh Lipo Battery Turnigy NanoNech
Regards, Jean-Louis
Hello Rui,
I am glad to see that your auto-landing work fine with the tuned P1,P2 parameters for your heavy quad.
Sorry for your car crash, I hope that you will soon repair it.
Regards, Jean-Louis
@Ruwan: Accellerometers are not used in this case of auto-landing but they may be taken in account in the calculation in a future release...
Hello Robert, its not really pretty hard and there no bouncing, I am using a method for detecting and canceling the ground effect by using the throttle curve. This works for light or medium weight quads, the P1 and P2 parameters must be adapted as explained previously. I shall show you the that the same landing method can be used in HIL simulation with a Raptor 30 helicopter with AeroSIM without problem...
Just curious... you're accelerating towards the ground? I find the landing pretty hard. Guess it's fine for a small quad.
Nice work Jean!! I'm just wondering, do you use accelerometers as well for auto landing (fused with baro)? If not, is that something we couldn't do?
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