Recent content by GlassKnees

I've had problems with the control board on Tarot 2 axis gimbals - I have replaced three of them. Don't know what the problem was. I was powering them from the balance plug on my lipo, but later decided to use a UBEC on both of my video platforms - a highly modified Parallax Elev-8 which now has...

I'm not sure exactly how your compass is oriented - perhaps you can post a picture? I do know that I had a flyaway when I accidentally had the wrong compass orientation setting. On my three multicopters, the compass is built into the GPS antenna which sits on top of the aircraft. The compass is...

I recall reading that some people who posted aerial videos on YouTube received threatening letters from the FAA, even though they were hobbyists. It seemed that the logic went something like this: If you have the "potential" for earning compensation, for example, getting revenue $$ from YouTube...

That was pretty much my assessment. But for two cameras to have the break makes me suspicious that there's something wrong with the USB plug I'm using Perhaps there's a flaw in how the usb is installed in the camera and the plug I'm using it is causing the break? I don't know. But for now, I...

Well, good luck - I know how troubleshooting things like this can be hard! Good luck - let us know what you find out.

You should be able to replace them with cheaper telemetry transceivers. I just looked at Amazon - there are transceivers you can buy for less money: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=915+mhz+telemetry

I have built and flown three multicopters that all use an APM2.6 flight controller/autopilot. I have not flown long distances all have been in VLOS - less than 1 KM. I'm controlling my aircraft with a Spektrum DX8 transmitter - not sure about the range and not inclined to test its limits. But...

I bought a new GoPro Hero4 to use on a Tarot hexcopter with a Tarot 2 axis gimbal. I also bought a usb cable especially for connecting to the GoPro without interfering with the gimbal motor. But I soon discovered that the USB port on the camera no longer works. I cannot recharge the battery nor...

I've read with interest this thread. I have to say, I've been somewhat of a 3DR bigot - all three of my aircraft use APM 2.6 FC's. I've followed both DJI and 3DR, rooting for 3DR to be more competitive, but have been sadly disappointed. I belong to an R/C Club here in Sun City and at least two...

Great explanation Mr. Relish. When building my Tarot FY680 Pro, I chose OPTO ESCs and didn't know what they were and had to learn the hard way - thank God for the internet! Anyway, since I am using an APM 2.6 FC, I also wired in an APM power module to supply power to the FC. But I needed power...

I shot this video with a highly modified Parallax Elev-8 (v2) quad:

A started out building the basic Elev-8 quadcopter from Parallax. But soon, I wanted more flight modes than the single ACRO mode offered by the stock Hoverfly Open controller. So I replaced the Hoverfly controller with an APM 2.6, added an external GPS/compass and telemetry transceiver. I was...

When I got into this hobby almost a year ago, I wanted to learn how to fly a multicopter as well as build my own. I felt that the state of the art was about the same as personal computers was back in the '90s. So I read the book "Build Your Own Quadcopter", which had a wealth of information but...

Thank you! I plan to document my build - will look into the Sunnysky motors. Did you use 30 A ESC's or go larger? Any idea of what kind of endurance times you experienced?

I live in Georgetown, Texas and recently got into multicopter building/flying. I built two Parallax Elev-8 quads - the first was the kit using the supplied Hoverfly controller. I wanted something with more advanced flight modes, so I opted to build another Elev-8 and mate it to a 3DR APM 2.6...