Transwing code for Ardupilot?
@Jawnv71 wrote: I see mention of the code for the Transwing being done on Ardupilot. It looks pretty clever. Is it out in the wild yet? Thanks https://www.pterodynamics.com/transwing Posts: 1...
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Autotakeoff crash analysis please
@aamadeuss wrote: Hey Guys, i am flying my mini talon fpv plane for some time now, always starting with an “autotake off” to (takeoff waypoint to 60/100m-> rth) and then take over to cruise mode....
View ArticleVTOL/Quad plane transition porpoising
@jace26 wrote: For some time we have experienced intermittent porpoising (pitch oscillations) on our aircraft when transitioning from VTOL to fixed wing flight. Sometimes it will do it real bad (high...
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Plane SITL aircraft starts with velocity
@sdev512 wrote: I’m running a SITL build from the “plane3.9” branch (not master) and the vehicle starts with a forward velocity after initiation. So, it isn’t armed, but has a forward velocity. I’ve...
View ArticleOdd RTL during auto missions
@darrell wrote: I finally have my Skywalker X8 quadplane flying well. I’ve run in to an odd issue with RTL behavior. When I do a simple circuit and trip RTL when it’s far away and heading towards home...
View ArticleARSPD_FBW_MAX definitions inconsistent across documentation
@disgruntled-patzer wrote: Hello, I have a query on Ardupilot’s definition of ARSPD_FBW_MAX: This is the definition from Arduplane parameter list: “Maximum airspeed demanded in automatic throttle...
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VTOL fails to speed up after transition?
@Graham_Dyer wrote: Had a quick AUTO flight today with a Nimbus 1800 VTOL but it did something a little unexpected. After the 30m alt transition point, waypoint (#2) was at 60m but the aircraft had...
View ArticleRC failsafe in Fixed wing mode
@hybrid-guy wrote: How do VTOL’s handle failsafe with RTL? Will it fly back home at the set RTL alt and then transition when it gets close to the home point then land? I haven’t found anything really...
View ArticleProblem with throttle and elevator on PIxHawk 2.4.8 running Ardupilot 3.8.9
@Yellowbird911 wrote: New set up and first time using the PixHawk. Calibrated radio and all the inputs work properly. Problem is the outputs. Simple airplane, Ele(chan 1), Ail(Chan 2), Throttle(Chan...
View ArticleRPM Sensor gets disabled when I press the safety button
@BlinRichards wrote: I have a Pixhawk 2.1 that I am using with a spektrum rpm sensor for gas engines. I have had limited success getting it to work. Most of the time if it doesn’t work when I start...
View ArticleThis craft does not support geofence
@smilie wrote: what means this message? I have already used geofence with this pixhawk 2.4.8. Now with the new ardupilot does geofence not work? thanks Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleProblem with altitude_wait command
@icarus1 wrote: Hello, I’m new to this forum, but I’ve been messing around with the px4 for a few months now. Thank you in advance for your help. Recently for a project I’ve been trying to use the...
View ArticleWhat happenned to relays?
@GoFast124 wrote: I need to have a relay switched using my transmitter. The wiki doesnt show how to do this with ardupilot 3.9. I think i have managed to set up aux5 as a relay output but how do i map...
View ArticlePlane crazy pitching in any auto mode - Video
@stuwe wrote: dear experts, i’m stuck with this. whenever i switch to an auto mode - preferably to autotune the plane goes either straight up or bottom down and holds that position until stall or...
View ArticleMy darn motors refuse to rotate
@Skifree wrote: Hi all. I’m trying to set up a Quadplane, and I can’t get my quad motors to spin up. When I have the mode set to FBWA I can spin the pusher propeller fine. When I switch to Qstabilize,...
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Yaw control disabling during fast VTOL descents
@Illini_Rob wrote: I fly Pixhawk 2.1 and Ardupilot (latest beta) on a QuadPlane-converted Parkzone Radian. Recently I’ve been focusing on performing rapid inbound and outbound transitions because it’s...
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Advice on log with crash on takeoff
@froly wrote: Hi everyone! I’ve experienced a strange crash immediately after catapult launch. I have an elevon plane. Lately we updated firmware from 3.9.2 to 3.9.8 because of SB_0000002. At first...
View ArticleSERVO output extreme in self-leveling flight modes
@KadaverJoe wrote: I have built a new plane and set it up with an Pixhawk 4 and ArduPlane 3.9.5. I set up my new plane and calibrated all RC inputs. All servos are set up correctly as well. So when I...
View ArticleYaw yo-yo with VTOL Tilt-rotor Convergence
@hurzburg wrote: Just hovered my newly converted Convergence in my backyard…only issue is a +/- 30 deg heading yo-yo back and forth…any ideas what is causing that? I am using the same compass/gps...
View ArticleRSSI from channel 8 Failsafe
@zillion42 wrote: Hi, I’m setting up a new Air frame for my son and I’m using my old APM 2.6. From my understanding the last available Firmware that still runs on the APM 2.6 is Plane 3.3. So I hope I...
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