We’ve never test-flown a VTail with a PixHawk or any APM based controller.
However, there is VTail configuration available in Mission Planner now.
brilliant ill check this out tonight, being a total noob, would you be able to advise me on what parameters i would need to change/fine tune?
also what heading is that menu under? it looks different to the one i was on last night…
You will only get this menu after loading the PixHawk with APM Copter (Quadcopter for example) and have it connected (top right). It’s available in the “Initial Setup” tab.
We didn’t test this setup so we can’t recommend anything to change and/or try at this point. Sorry about that.
great ill try that later. thanks for your help. when i get it up and running ill try and update with what ive learned
Just thought i would share my design for the [h1]HUNTER KILLER Aerial Drone Main Canopy[/h1]Will fit the 400 V-tail only.
This is a replacement (Center) canopy for your dialfonzo copter vtail existing canopy owners.
The HUNTER KILLER Aerial Drone Main Canopy is to be used in conjunction with its predecessors arms as now sold by Robotshop. robotshop.com/en/vtail-400- … anopy.html
Nice design innerbreed (as always) …!
Definitely look more “dangerous” that way.
Thanks dialfonzo,
Here is the FPV circuit I used for a
TBS Unify Pro 5GB HV 25-800 mW Transmitter (SMA) and a
RunCam Night Owl Camera and a RunCam2 Camera. I use the Dean Connector
for testing and Run Lights. If you want to create another Power Distribution
Board you can use this FPV Circuit.
Regor
Hi dialfonzo and forum,
I just assembled the Hunter VTail 500.
- On page 12 of the assembly guide rev 1.1, there appear to be white color (possibly aluminium) appendages on the very front and at the very rear. Those did not come with the hardware bag. Are they absolutely required?
- I’m placing a Pixhawk 2.1 as the flight controller. Are there any recommendations where to place it in the frame considering the Pixhawk 2.1 does NOT use a standard 30mm x 30mm or 45mm x 45mm mounting hole pattern? I’m not sure about compatibility for VTail designs.
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Second to last page? Those are clips for the optional shell (included with the shell):
https://www.robotshop.com/en/vtail-500-white-canopy.html -
Internally is always best if possible, roughly centered where the main “flower” opening can be found. Check the Pixhawk software (is it genuine?) to know if a VTail design is compatible. You need to orient it correctly, and offset the weight of the battery so the center of weight of the VTail is correct. Ex: https://diydrones.com/forum/topics/pixhawk-with-v-tail-quadcopter
Thank you. 1. Is there any actual aerodynamic or safety advantage of the white canopy?
The canopy can help keep “internals” from flapping around, and provides a little protection, but it’s mostly aesthetic. No testing has been done to gauge the aerodynamic advantage.
I’m missing one spinner for a MT2216 T-motor. Is this an equivalent replacement? https://www.robotshop.com/ca/en/spinner-m6-propeller-adapter.html
Normally the package should contain the adapter - was it lost? You should contact us at [email protected] with your order number.
The shaft diameter of the MT2216 is M5, but the one in your link is M6.
Yes. It was lost. I will obtain the order number from my colleagues. Is there any other option just in case?
Where is the MultiWii Quick Start guide referred to on page 3 of Lynxmotion Electronic Configuration? I’m looking for the flight controller installation information. I don’t see it here.
http://www.lynxmotion.com/s-4-electronics-guides.aspx
MultiWii or Quadrno Nano Quick Start?
Quadrino Nano: http://www.lynxmotion.com/images/document/PDF/LynxmotionUAV-QuadrinoNano-UserGuideV1.1.pdf
MultiWii: http://www.multiwii.com/wiki/index.php?title=Multiwii_Beginners_Guide_to_Basic_First_Flight
We don’t offer any M5 prop adapters currently, so the easiest alternative would be an M5 nylock nut.
I found the M5 prop adapter. So, that’s fine. I was looking for information more on how the velcro can be used and how a flight controller could be mounted correctly (more mechanical stuff). The assembly guide doesn’t have the information.
Hi robotsri,
The frame was designed with a 30.5/45mm screw type flight controller as you pointed in an earlier post.
There is probably enough material there to accommodate a stick mount for your PixHawk.
Regarding the velcro, it allows you to mount the battery under the frame.
Just pass it in the slots on the bottom plate.
You will have to setup your PixHawk for VTail configuration as well.
All the best,