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Gimbal Code Questions

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan M Jan 6. 3 Replies

Can anyone point me where to dig into the gimbal code?  I am considering building a small gimbal for my FPV quad (see this thread for reference), and would like to use the built in gimbal controls on…Continue

Difficulties uploading firmware

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan M Dec 16, 2012. 2 Replies

I am stumped on this one.  I am trying to upload a custom AP_Motor quad .cpp file for my TBS disco.  The way I am going about doing that is this:1) Download V2.8.1 from the downloads section2) Change…Continue

APM 2 GPS not getting a lock?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jake Barritt Apr 12. 127 Replies

I have been sitting here trying to get a lock with my GPS while outside for about 10 mins.  No luck.  I generally get a lock between 30-60s when outside.  My GPS has worked fine previously.Other than…Continue

Arducopter PDB Question

Started Apr 25, 2012 0 Replies

 I am in the process of sizing a hexa build, which will most likely use my APM2 as the FC board at first.  This is going to be a decently sized - AP rig.Anyways, I had a few questions about the…Continue

 

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About Me:
UAV, RC, Aerospace Enthusiast
Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
Aerospace Engineering degree from UCSD. Currently work at on small UAS vehicles.

At home: aerial photography/videography and the systems involved in that work
Hometown:
San Diego

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Jake Barritt replied to Jonathan M's discussion APM 2 GPS not getting a lock?
"I also was not able to get a GPS lock unless it was plugged into the UBS. I had my gps line ziptied next to my servo wires. I cut the ziptie and gave the gps line a little room and it solved my issue."
Apr 12
Jonathan M commented on Scott Edwards's blog post Organizing Against Anti-Maker Legislation in Oregon
"A good post I read recently: "All of this pending legislation is a knee jerk response by legislators responding to "concerns" posed by their constituents. The bottom line is none of the legislation is valid or enforceable, airspace…"
Feb 20
Jonathan M replied to Randy's discussion AC 2.9.1 vs 2.8.1 GPS accuracy
"Personally, I think Loiter has improved, but I am getting random cut outs.  In other words, I will be in loiter behaving fine, then it will start to drift (lose GPS).  It didn't seem to do this with V2.8.1+ older GPS FW (whatever came…"
Feb 18
Lenz Grimmer commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"Looks like Oregon is ahead of California here - I sincerely hope this is not a trend indicator. "
Feb 14

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Gary McCray commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"Darrel and Shannon, It may well be that some horrid piece of Draconian legislation doing far more to suppress individual rights rather than protect them might result from our somewhat socialist California government. But the simple fact of the…"
Feb 13
Darrell Burkey commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"I'm from California but it's been a while since I lived there. I think the state has much bigger issues to worry about than UAVs as you would know. I hear that good old Jerry Brown is Governor again. I had to laugh about that as he was Gov…"
Feb 13
Shannon Morrisey commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"@Darrell If you think California legislation for UAVs is going to be in any way 'reasonable,' then you may not be familiar - in California we have an ongoing contest among all politicians to see who can score the most laws each term -…"
Feb 13
James masterman commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"@ Peter. Fair enough, although I don't think anyone would consider our current govt to be wise and all knowing :)   It just seems that more and more of your states are trying to ban something they don't really understand and that…"
Feb 13
Darrell Burkey commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"Quote from the link: “As this technology advances and becomes more widely used, it is imperative that we have clear standards in place for their safe and reasonable use and operation in order to protect the public. I believe that there are…"
Feb 13
Peter Sunder commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"And for that matter, I really don’t understand Australian citizens allowing themselves to be disarmed by a “wise” and “all-knowing” government.  Despite that fact, a discussion of firearms is not germane to the…"
Feb 13
Paul Braun commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"I sent an email.  As a Wisconsin resident, it may not hold much weight but it's worth a try.  Thanks for raising the issue."
Feb 12

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Gary McCray commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"Did I miss something, I read the literature linked in the article and while it presents some concerns it doesn't seem to actually state any specifics about laws or controls other than to indicate that it might formulate some. It also presents…"
Feb 12
James masterman commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"I really don't understand US lawmakers - are people that worried about having their picture taken when there are so many more serious issues with guns? Not to mention worrying about unemployment. On the plus side, these laws present…"
Feb 12
LanMark commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"Oregon has a anti drone bill Senate Bil 71 that they are trying to push through that basically bans all FPV and all sorts of other UAV.. making it the same as drunk driving if you get caught with one.What is up with lawmakers!!  we have laws in…"
Feb 12
LanMark commented on Jonathan M's blog post Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation
"I think the MPAA should be all over this.. hopefully"
Feb 12
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Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation

This may or may not be old news, but I thought it worthy of a post since many of us reside in this lovely state (including 3DR):http://sd20.senate.ca.gov/news/2012-12-03-senator-padilla-introduces-bill-regulate-drones-california…See More
Feb 11

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Pending Californian "Drone" Legislation

Posted on February 11, 2013 at 8:00pm 12 Comments

This may or may not be old news, but I thought it worthy of a post since many of us reside in this lovely state (including 3DR):…

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First flights with APM 2.0, and 3DR frame

Posted on December 28, 2011 at 5:54pm 10 Comments

Finally got the time to finish my quad and (attempt to) fly it!  It's my first quad. and I went a little different with the setup (see specs below) to try and see if I could push the propulsive efficiency up a bit and have more power on tap for heavier payloads down the line.   My static tests indicated that this is the case, but we'll see if it was worth the effort after some more flying :)

 

Setup:

APM 2.0

3DR Frame

DT750kv motors

Turnigy 25amp…

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