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Permalink Reply by Doug Weibel on March 14, 2010 at 7:16pm

What sets the Ardupilot apart is that it is a system, not just a single board. The actual ArduPilot board is cheaper than an Arduino board. But you need a lot more than that board to have an autopilot. The sensors cost a lot more than the processor.

The ArduPilot board is much better than an Arduino board as a base for the system because of having an integrated failsafe/multiplexor, as well as a bunch of other things.

Spend a little time reading the ArduPilot manual and looking at the various bits of hardware in the DIYDrones store and you will understand better.

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Permalink Reply by Ranger B on March 18, 2010 at 6:13pm

Thanks so much!

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Permalink Reply by Sgt Ric on March 18, 2010 at 6:21pm

Think of the Arduino as a apple and the Ardupilot as an apple pie.

Now imagine that this beautiful, delicious pie is even cheaper than the apple.

No contest!

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