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What airframes are you flying with APM?

Posted by Chris Anderson on November 28, 2010 at 8:53pm

Here's what I'm flying with ArduPilotMega:

--EasyStar (default settings work fine)

--SuperStar EP (default settings work fine):

--Skyfun (default settings work fine)

--Skywalker (picture at top)

--And of course ArduCopter!

What airframes have you flown APM with? Any tips or changes needed?

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Hein November 29, 2010 at 6:28am

Could not resist, while learning and developing I am "flying" a bread board with APM.
tycinis November 29, 2010 at 5:42am

I'm pretty amused with your result and the stock Ardumega code.
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Chris Anderson November 28, 2010 at 6:41pm

I added the Skyfun to my list. Flies great with APM's default settings.

Check out the tight patterns in RTL mode today (circles are autonomous; the other stuff was me flying in manual):
Joseph Schauber November 28, 2010 at 1:12pm

Now for ArduPilot....

Specs:
WARP-4 Brushless (RCBL415-5 inrunner) no longer available
APC 6X4 Sport Prop
Blue 3s/30C 2200 mAh Lipo

ArduPilot/V2 shield/AS sensor/FMA XY & Z ir sensors.

This aircraft flys better than the post above: however, they both are great fliers. I have many (20+) one hour plus flights on the E* above and 1 on this aircraft.

Plan to test ArduPilotMega in a SkyWalker that at present is in country, creared customs and should be here to me 1 or 2 December. After test and some tuning I want to install it in this 1981 Aquila Standard glider modified for electric several years ago. The aircraft in my avitar

Joseph Schauber
Joseph Schauber November 28, 2010 at 12:49pm

These pictures were taken 9/29/2009

of this house

using this easy *

AXI 2208-34 , APC 7X6 Sport Prop , TP 3s/15c 2100mAh at 3A cruise in 5-10 MPH winds

Joseph Schauber
Serge November 28, 2010 at 5:44am

- Scratchbuilt Oshkosh Special 40" ( http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1040899 ) in 6mm Depron
- Towerpro Combo ( http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=... )

Did some tests with APM but the throttle keeps dipping, most likely a calibration problem.. working on it =]
lionel November 27, 2010 at 12:25pm

MPX Mentor
AKRCGUY November 27, 2010 at 6:54am

Putting the final touches on my Maja.
Rana November 27, 2010 at 5:37am

Multiplex Easystar
Skywalker
Wingdragon 3Ch
Wingdragon Sportster
Balsa Glider with 2meter wing span.
NirtoPusher Plane with 2 meter wing span
UAVX & UAVP Quadrocopter with self made frame.
Matthias Badaire November 27, 2010 at 4:59am

Skywalker
- Pitot is really easy to place in the nose in the air intake
- cut the door open on the left side (when looking at the plane as a pilot). It makes it easier to connect the mini usb for maintenance.
AIRSPEED_CRUISE is maybe a bit slow for this plane which is heavier than the EZstar.
Otherwise it works very well