Use Mission Planner and perform a motor test without props. Make sure the correct motor is spinning and in the correct direction. http://ardupilot.com/downloads/?did=82 You'll find the motor test under Initial Setup -> Optional Hardware.
Any altitude hold issues in forward flight with the XAircraft? Looking for a solution. My pixhawk and from my reading Wookong, A2 all have issues holding altitude with the X8 Config.
I'm selling my DJI S900 with Wookong v2 GPS flight controller. It has a total of 1 flight on it. Purchased in December, Assembled, Test Flown and has sat the winter out.
An overbudget wedding a paycut at work are forcing the sale. I'll sell it several different ways but will not split until...
It all comes down to interpretation. Your argument is a sUAS is not an aircraft by definition and thus can not be regulated utilizing the existing federal aviation regulations. The same defense Trappy used. The NTSB ruling certainly effects that interpretation. I don't believe there has been any...
All I'm conveying is that There seems to be this "internet fact" spreading that makes people believe its perfectly legal to operate these drones or multirotors for hire and its loosely based on the now overturned ruling and the fact that sUAS is not defined in the federal aviation regulations...
But he wasn't operating in compliance with AC 91.57. He was receiving compensation and not flying for hobby or recreation. The intent was also that you would be a member of an organization such as the AMA and fly in accordance with their rules and regulations. The Modernization Act of 2012...
Yes, if you throw a frisbee at a landing aircraft or any object regardless if the designed intent of that object was to fly through air you will most likely have a conversation with the FAA and the local police. As a Pilot, I'm ok with this. Same goes for laser pointers and any other device used...
But the FAA's definition has not changed. The NTSB simply went back and reviewed policies, laws, regulations, that established the definition and affirmed the definition. If you narrow the scope of definition you may exclude something in the future. The FAA is not going to regulate footballs...