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[Update] DroidPlanner v0.7.5

I added some neat features on DroidPlanner, so I'm posting an update. The new app (v0.7.5) is on Google Play.

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The new version has the following updates ( v0.7.5 over v0.7.0):

  • Notifications using Text To speech, which are very helpful since you don't have to look at the screen. There are notifications for things like: Battery discharge, flight modes changes, GPS lock, waypoints...
  • Logging files are now compatible with Mission Planner, which means you have all the information from the telemetry for a post-flight analysis.
  • Improvements to the HUD layout, including new information like Battery capacity.

  • Fixed some bugs on the RC screen, and makes the virtual sticks work more similar to a real TX

Tablet Mount

As you may have noticed on the above picture I made a tablet mount on my TX. It was easy since I already had the tablet car/mount, so just a way to fix it to the radio was needed (done by an aluminum bar). A small modification to the TX was needed, but it was worth the effort. The 3DR telemetry dongle is held in the tablet using Velcro. Here is a picture from another angle.

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This makes DroidPlanner a useful tool when flying with Ardupilot  especially with the voice notifications. On the top picture you can see a rotatory switch a had added to the radio for the Mode channel, it was a pain to keep track of what position mapped to which mode.

And as always if you want to help consider donating for the project by buying this app, joining the development team, or reporting a issue/bug/improvement on GitHub. For more information I suggest the DroidPlanner Wiki page. Or older posts on DiyDrones.

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  • Developer

    Good flights, I recommend you try the guided mode on your plane (you have to enable it on your settings). It works great for me. Just be careful that every altitude in the app is above sea level.

  • Hi arthur, thanks for your quick response. Found the problem, my OTG cable is faulty, opened it up quickly and fount the data connection cable broken, re-soldered and everything working 100%.

    Cannot wait to get this into my plane and tested.

    Thanks again

    Hennis  

    FYI: Kevin's app works as-well.

  • Developer

    Can you try Kevin app Androipilot, that way we can confirm if the problem is in DP or in your device.

  • Hi Arthur, I am unable to connect with the 3DR radios, the modem lights come on and show link between the two radios, but wont connect. I have a Samsung GT-P7500 Tablet.

    Have tested the radios on my pc and work 100%.

  • thnks for your reply ... problem sloved ...

    He had bad installation. removed it and installed it again ..

    thnks you

  • Developer

    Can you specify the problem Anthony?

    This is very odd since most of the users are using a Nexus 7. Take a look:

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    And here is a video from Angel running DP on a Nexus 7 http://vimeo.com/64580623.

  • Droidplanner dont run on nexus 7

  • fantastic work! voice notifications will be great

  • It runs also nice in my Nexus 4 but the problem is than can't connect an OTG cable to the N4, so no posibility to connect 3DR. A bluetooth link its very suitable (like in AUtoquad)
    Angel
  • Just did a flight test on v0.7.5 including guided mode
    http://vimeo.com/64580623
    Angel
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