Remember back, way back in autopilot years probably about 20. The year 2009 and the first round of our gentlemens (ladies are allowed just none have ever entered) competition the T3 challenge.
Back then just flying way points was hard and all this gear was expensive. Ardupilots were made at Sparkfun in batches that ran out quick.
Lets try it again I suspect this time the challenge would really be flying it faster than somebody FPV racing.
Read about the first time here for hints and tips.
As tech has moved on all aircraft types welcome lets make it not above 50m and 5 laps. All of course autonomous. Extra marks if that is from take off to landing.I will count the time from take off to landing so screaming dives to the start will not help. KMLs as evidence please!
UPDATE: Rovers (and boats) are also allowed! There will be a special rover/boat class, and you only have to beat other vehicles in that class. The course for such ground/water vehicles is 100m x 100m.
I will accept FPV times for the sake of science and should they be much much quicker it will give the pure FPV crowd something to brag about.
An Easystar (yes before HK copied it) made one lap in less than a minute in 2009 so 5 in 5 minutes should be more than possible.
As ever the time frame is flexible but why don't we all meet back here on August the 1st and find out who won!
Please add your entries and adventures below. Points are always awarded for silliness, just as long as its safe!
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And the Skyfun (fixed wing) didn't do much better. I was on track for 375 (4.5 laps done) when I clipped a hilltop on a downwind leg in a particularly strong gust. Had it made it to the second run, I would have switched to a 4s battery, which would have done better. Next week...
Despite tweaking Solo params, my latest run was actually slower (mostly because I think I drew my waypoints more than 200m apart): 402 seconds.
As ever Rob I will be making it up as I go along, the inclusion of ground vehicles is new so something is going to have to give!
Is there different classes for copter and airplanes, or are we head to head?
I guess any boat that enters would probably win its class however slow...... The first land sea and air competition. Now if a quad lands on the rover and boat and in solidarity does the laps with them... anyhoooo
Looking forward to seeing the video for some of the vehicles!
I've found a few spots on the map that look suitable in my area. Just need to figure out how to get the cars to leave.
I've been wanting to build a go kart rover for a while, but logistics have kept me from doing it. So, I went with a 1/5th scale instead. I'm having difficulty finding a big enough lot to try the challenge in.
Golf cart?! I'm trying to win this thing! But here's a hint: you were half right, just spelled with a "k"
Hmmmm Chris - I don't seem to be able to see those servo's on the 3DR Store ;-) What are you Rovering - a golf cart?
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