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UAV on the cheap

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sgt Ric Mar 19, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Could an ordinary Arduino function as an Ardupilot with the Ardupilot code and maybe some other addons/modifications? What sets the Ardupilot far apart from an Arduino? If anyone has any ideas…Continue

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Sgt Ric replied to Ranger B's discussion 'UAV on the cheap'

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.

Mar 19, 2010

Ranger B replied to Ranger B's discussion 'UAV on the cheap'

Thanks so much!

Mar 19, 2010

Doug Weibel replied to Ranger B's discussion 'UAV on the cheap'

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…

Mar 15, 2010

UAV on the cheap

Discussion posted by Ranger B Mar 15, 2010

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Ranger B left a comment for Ranger B

Thanks!

Mar 12, 2010

Morli left a comment for Ranger B

Hi Ranger, You are in right place , so start reading and some more reading every thing here starting first page FAQ, soon you will have your UAV

Mar 12, 2010

Trying to make a UAV as cheap as humanly possible! Any ideas?

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Ranger B left a comment for Chris Anderson

I've got a question for anyone able to answer it. This may sound as though im an extremely cheap person but im looking to build a UAV thats autonomous only, and if i understand correctly the ATtiny and the multiplexer on the Ardupilot are only…

Mar 4, 2010

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At 5:15pm on March 11, 2010, Morli said…: Hi Ranger,
You are in right place , so start reading and some more reading every thing here starting first page FAQ, soon you will have your UAV