Does Pixhawk do Carefree/IOC Mode?

[Bartman]

Does anyone know if the Pixhawk will do a simple Carefree (Intelligent Orientation Control for you DJI folks) Mode? If so, what is the mode called so I can go find a link as to how to set it up and use it please?

Thanks!
Bart

 

[RCJardin]

I think Simple or Simple Loiter mode is what you need. Cannot remember what the difference is off hand.

 

[Bartman]

does either allow flying without reference to which direction the front of the heli is pointing?

 

[Mactadpole]

does either allow flying without reference to which direction the front of the heli is pointing?

Not familiar with Carefree DJI style but take a look here for good explanation: http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/flying-arducopter/flight-modes/simpleandsuper-simple-modes/

 

[Bartman]

ok, yup, that's it. have to get it working correctly and will go from there. thanks!
bart

 

[dazzab]

I've never used super simple mode but I used simple mode quite a lot when I was first starting out. It worked great and I never had to worry about orientation.

 

[cootertwo]

Yes Bart, I was just reading on those settings, and the differences. However I too forget which is which, but it appears to be similar (identical) to the Naza DJI "course lock and home lock" BTW, just had my second IRIS+ delivered today! Now I'm not so scared to try the "auto" stuff. No need to send $500 worth of camera and gimble up for testing only. The second one will be setup with short legs, and a Mobius.

 

[Old Man]

Just don't fly "behind" the take off point in Super Simple mode. Operator confusion with control orientation is assured if you do.

 

[sledge57]

Just don't fly "behind" the take off point in Super Simple mode. Operator confusion with control orientation is assured if you do.

I can vouch for that, LOL