"I´ve found decreased gain suits me for now. But figured with a hexa x configuration you should double the pitch gain for roll gain? At least it seams to fly better that way... For the copter I´ve copied this maniac´s…"
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Size of hexa platform
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sigfinn Andersen May 2. 4 Replies 0 Likes
How do the size affect the performance of a hexa or octacopter?I suspect longer arms equals more stable platform, but is there a limit for the length of the arms? Recon longer arms will result in…Continue
Using two radios
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jaan Kronberg Feb 16. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Should there any issues using two radios, one to fly the drone and another to control a camera pan/tilt rig under the drone?Continue
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Destry Mitchell replied to Sigfinn Andersen's discussion Size of hexa platform"How would you tune for a softer response? Decreased gain and therfore decreased performance and increased robustness? Or do you mean decrease some rate limiter?
It seems like decreasing the arm length would give you more chance for…"
Destry Mitchell replied to Sigfinn Andersen's discussion Size of hexa platform"larger the props, the more efficient. Wow, x6 12 in. props must sound pretty cool. Let us know how much weight you can lift (and for how long) once you get it tested."
Russell - ScoutUAV.com replied to Sigfinn Andersen's discussion Size of hexa platform"Yes longer arms do provide greater stability. You will want to have your arms long enough to clear the neighboring propellers prop washer. If you are going to use the aircraft for a camera platform, then it's better to keep the…"
Jaan Kronberg replied to Sigfinn Andersen's discussion Using two radios"so, i have pilot and operator, 2 transmitters, 2 receivers, 1 control board (arducopter) which also does roll/tilt stabilization for camera
goal is that pilot is operating multicopter, operator is taking care of camera work.... should i use Y-cable…"
Sigfinn Andersen posted a discussionSize of hexa platform
How do the size affect the performance of a hexa or octacopter?I suspect longer arms equals more stable platform, but is there a limit for the length of the arms? Recon longer arms will result in more slow response but for a camera platform i find that ideal. My plan is to ramp my hexa up to an heavy lift octa platform with 12" props which means its starting to get seriously big.See More
ModeratorJohn Church replied to Sigfinn Andersen's discussion Using two radios
"You're right. Generally a 2.4 downlink will be too loud for your receivers to hear what they need to. Have fun!"
Sigfinn Andersen replied to Sigfinn Andersen's discussion Using two radios"Thanks :) Think I´ll have to use 5.8 Ghz downlink here in europe. Figured using a 2.4 Ghz downlink is not a good idea with 2.4 Ghz radios?"
ModeratorJohn Church replied to Sigfinn Andersen's discussion Using two radios
"We (my team) do this all the time. We have a pilot who flies the quad and one to fly the camera gimbal. I use an JR x9303 and the camera is on a Turnigy. Both 2.4Ghz."
Sigfinn Andersen posted a discussionUsing two radios
Should there any issues using two radios, one to fly the drone and another to control a camera pan/tilt rig under the drone?See More
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