On this week’s episode of MyGeekShow I tested the auto landing feature on the APM I’ve installed on my Nova. Unfortunately, something has gone awry with the APM (the ADC may have failed) and the APM couldn’t load the accelerometers or gyroscopes, causing a stabilization and auto flight mode failure.
I’ll be repairing that as soon as possible, and work on getting the Nova back in the air. Meanwhile, I’ll do some FPV flights to see if I can’t start getting the hang of that. See you next week!
-Trent
Equipment Used:
Airplane: Scratch-built Nova, see http://www.MyGeekShow.com for plans and build instructions
Main Camera: iPhone 4s
Airplane Camera: FlyCamOne2
AutoPilot/Stabilization: Ardupilot Mega from http://www.DIYDrones.com
Motor: http://www.hobbypartz.com/75m55-optima450-2220-1800kv-2.html
ESC: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=13429
Battery: http://www.hobbypartz.com/77p-sl4400-3s1p-30c-3333.htmlidProduct=6306
Servos: http://www.hobbypartz.com/topromisesg9.html
Prop: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=5437
Stats:
Weight: 32 oz
Thrust: 21 oz
Wing Area: 3.33 square feet
Wing Loading: 5.3 oz per sq ft
If you’re interested in building the Nova, I’ve got free build instructions and plans on my website: http://www.MyGeekShow.com.
-Trent