Best way of dealing with a new airframe
@eduherminio wrote: Hi everyone I'm expecting to experiment with a new airframe using a Pixhawk.As suggested here, I was about to post in the drone-discuss group instead of posting it as an issue in...
View ArticleIs it possible to send external commands to APM?
@joaobarcia wrote: Hi everyone, newcomer here. I would like to know if it is possible to interface with APM from another application running on the same computer. Example: I want to listen to GPS...
View ArticleUse a smartphone as flight controller?
@smitherson wrote: Hello, guys, I'm a software developer and have some experience with computer vision and visual odometry. I want to use a smartphone as a flight controller, using its noisy sensors...
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Help needed to understand failed auto take off
@Hugues wrote: Hi,I have a situation where auto take off does not succeed fully. What happens is shown in this video: We see that the plane flies horizontally at the exit of the catapult, although the...
View ArticleAutotune problem in Pixracer
@Tim_Seaver wrote: I am also having no luck with autotune in Pixracer , whether assigning it as a flight mode or using Ch 7 or Ch 8, with the sticks centered and the UAV at a still hover. FWIW, I...
View ArticleAdapting Copter 3.3.3 for Gazebo-MavProxy-Ros simulation
@tlopes wrote: Hi, I've modified several files of a Copter 3.3.3 version I have of Ardupilot, in order to implement new flight modes I need. Now, I would like to test these new flight modes on...
View ArticleConfusion with MAVLink routing with multiple planes
@paan2097 wrote: Hello All,I am using two instances of SITL (MAVProxy) and connecting two each with Dronekit. I set the outputs for each to read in a unique python script, but when I I upload the...
View ArticleCannot repositioning at LAND mode
@Engelsit wrote: Hi. Quadcopter at APM 2.6. "Last" firmware for APM 2.6. Stabilize mode works perfectly. AltHold mode works perfectly. Copter at LAND mode (manual or Fail Safe) goes straight down or...
View ArticleUsing a rangefinder to maintain constant elevation during flight
@ricitron wrote: I'd like to use a rangefinder to maintain a constant distance to the ground during flight of the 3dr Solo. I'd like to stay about 1.5 to 2 meters from the ground, and search in a grid...
View ArticlePID Tuning on APM2.5 with 3.2.1 Firmware
@ChrisOlson wrote: Just a quick question for the more experienced folks; When tuning PID's on a APM2.5 with 3.2.1 firmware, am I correct in assuming that the PID's shown in the top row in Mission...
View ArticleAPM 2.8 Gimbal Compatibility
@Tyler4565 wrote: Hello all. I am new to the multirotor game. I see on Ardupilot's website that APM 2.8 is compatible with the Storm 32 gimbal controller. The only gimbals I can find that that work...
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P9x v1.1（PX4v2 Mod） and SAB URUKAY 3 ArduPliot AC3.3.3 FW Loiter Mode success ！
@zhangsir wrote: 9Dsmart P9x v1.1（PX4v2 Mod） and SAB Goblin URUKAY 3 3-bladed ArduPliot RC Helicopter Loiter Mode success ！ 3.jpg1280x720 119 KB 5.jpg1280x720 244 KB 2.jpg720x1280 453 KB 4.jpg1280x720...
View ArticleMotors Quit Need Advice
@av8torfl wrote: Need some newbie help. I have built a F450 quad using an APM 2.6 board.I am using a Flysky FSi6 transmitter to control this. When I attempt to start the engines up, they run for a few...
View ArticleAuto Trim is it still available in Arducopter & Pixhawk
@Paul-H wrote: Hi all A quick question I hope Just watched a YouTube video where the Auto trim function in APM was demonstrated, is this option still available running a Pixhawk with latest version of...
View ArticleControlling Gimbal in a specific FMODE
@Jellyfish wrote: Hello good people.I am building a simple, single servo ROLL gimbal for my mobius to be mounted on my airframe. i have configured PAN/TILT gimbals before for my quads so i know how to...
View ArticleCannot Arm Raspberry Pi Zero == Check Board Voltage
@ppoirier wrote: Hello,I just completed a new build with a raspberry pi Zero rel 1.3 (with the camera interface)The same copter.elf was working fine with the RPI Zero rel 1.0 (no camera)Oubiously, the...
View ArticleArdu Rover setup
@Captainkirk wrote: Hello, I've recently put together a rover using a Pixhawk. I've got the Ardu Rover 3.1.0 firmware updated and I'm connected to it succesfully using the telemetry. The compass and...
View ArticleTroubles with APM 2.5? and External Compass
@Joe_Haase wrote: Just wanted to say a quick hi as I'm a new member, and seek some advice on a new setup I am working on for a kids project. In short, we have a 3DR APM 2.5 (I assume because it has...
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Twin hull air boat for lake mapping
@Joe_Haase wrote: I just wanted to share a project I have been working on with a bunch of kids from the 4-H. It started as a busted piece of Styrofoam we found doing a water way clean up, and has...
View ArticleDownstream FBL controller from DIYDRONES blog post
@InvertedCNC wrote: Greetings! I just stumbled upon this article on DIYDRONES about an RC pass through to allow use of a traditional FBL controller...
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