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Global parameter addition to Copter related issue: Failed to display advice...

@Rick_R wrote: I am trying to add some global variables to the var_info table in “Parameters.cpp” along with declaration in “Parameters.h” and “config.h”, respectively, within Copter-3.4 and/or 3.5...

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(Video) Roll angle readings at rest - is this normal?

@Chrisau wrote: Hi all, I have the ArduPilot firmware installed on a new Pixhawk 2 with Here GPS (M8N), powered by computer USB. The GPS is fixed above the Pixhawk via a 20cm mast and has a GPS fix....

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Issue with custom driver

@IDaniele wrote: Hi, I'm trying to write a driver for a DWM1000 module to use in time difference of arrival.Here the device ID is successfully checked, but this command freezes everithing. Can you...

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Align Trex 450 Video

@ardisd wrote: The Youtube link below is a short video of my Trex 450 heli flybar running Ardupilot Traditional Heli 3.5.1 on a 3DR Pixhawk. Thanks to Chris Olson for the setup tips. David Ardis...

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PIXhawk communication with Raspberry Pi

@J_Pat wrote: Hi all I have been working on an autonomous drone for a University project. The goal of this project is to produce a drone which can autonomously fly from point a to point b,...

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Maxbotix LV-EZ04 to Pixhawk over Serial

@JacquesB wrote: Hi guys, Has anyone managed to connect a sonar to a pixhawk using anything other than analog or i2c? I'm trying to interface the sonar with the pixhawk's serial 4 port usinga TTL...

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SITL setup --- Setting up SITL using Vagrant

@adnan_ul_haque wrote: I am following SITL WiKi step-4: 'vagrant up' gave me following error...first_error.txt (1.1 KB) I then edited /ardupilot/Vagrantfile and changed (config.vm.box =...

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APM 2.8 No heartbeats or drives

@jtkproductions wrote: Hello,I have an apm 2.8 (arducopter 2.8) and I am trying to connect it to mission planner. When I look under the connections only com 1 appears I don't see arduino mega 2560. I...

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ESC calibration doesn't save in APM

@jeos wrote: ESC: Simonk 30AAPM: 2.8Transmitter: FS-iA10After ESC calibration, It doesn't save in APM.How to fix it? help me please Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic

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PC does not detect Pixhawk PX4

@Carlos_FPV wrote: Hi everyone, as I said in the title, my pc does not detect my Pixhawk when i connect it.The pc doesn't even do the sound when you plug something.I apreciate all type of help. Posts:...

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My Multi-copter did not stay at the altitude I planned during autonomous takeoff

@zhujianpn wrote: Hi everyone, Got into problem with my pixhawk and cannot find what happened.I made a fly plan on MissionPlanner(V1.3.41). I have set the first waypoint as a takeoff point and its...

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Possible Serious Safety flaw related to Arm/Disarm in Octo frame

@SPSGRG wrote: Hello everyone, I have been configuring a new Octo using a DJI s1000 as a base and Pixhawk. Everything was going well until I have realised that when the copter is disarmed (the safety...

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New Build! X8 top bottom Props Recommendation

@R_Q_Robert wrote: Hi All I am planning to build X8 coaxial copter setup but i am not sure about top bottom propellers configuration , i have read three types ; 1) Top / Bottom Propellers with same...

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Re V3.3 V3.4 >> MP version maintenance

@GertJL wrote: Hi All, Real novice question - My rig is good with V3.3 I don't want to upgrade at this time to V34x However I am building a new rig, for which I want to use the latest stable 3.4x To...

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Trouble getting off the ground

@DoubleT wrote: My setup is:HMF S550 F550 with standard carbon fibre T-Shape Landing LegsJMT 920KV CW CCW Brushless Motor30A Brushless ESC Speed Controller9443 CW CCW PropellersPixhawk Flight...

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Maximum Waypoints on Pixhawk using firmware APMv3.5.2

@Shivesh_Gaur wrote: Hi everyone! I am using a pixhawk with latest firmware of APM3.5.2 loaded on it. Can anyone tell me what is the maximum number of waypoints i can do with this firmware version?I...

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Firmware for doing flips like Multiwii Horizon mode

@rfine7666 wrote: Thanks for any help or suggestions in advance.Is there a firmware version or modified firmware that can be loaded into a APM 2.6 board that will allow doing flips (quadcopter,...

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Camera gimbal control not functioning

@onthelearningcurve wrote: After updating to FW 3.5.2 I no longer have gimbal control from my Tx. The image below shows my settings in Mission Planner:- image.png706x602 51.5 KB My Tx channels are 6...

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Flight Mode Two Channels

@rustymarmot wrote: Im using QGroundcntrol for my Pixhawk. During radio calibration it uses both channel 5 and 6 as flight mode channels on one switch. This means i loose a channel (and a switch) to...

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Y6B right yaw issue

@Pierre-Louis_Ruffieu wrote: Hi all, First post here. I made a DIY Y6 copter. It was powered by an APM2.6 before but for some unknown reason it crashed from about 3m high 2 years ago. I have decided...

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