All the confusing names in 'Pixhawk' explained (Mission Planner, PX4, Ardupilot, Pixhawk etc.)

[@joaomcs]

Plain and simple but very useful. Great for beginners. Thank you.

[@robertallenloos]

I very much appreciate your educational videos, Thank you I am sure this takes a great amount of work and you have helped me a great deal!

[@MCsCreations]

Thanks for all the info and explanation, Lee! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@christopherwilson6527]

Thanks for exactly what I was looking for

[@cagmuer]

Finally someone actually defines and separates all this stuff

[@Romanyshchyk87]

That was helpful, thank you!

[@russevans3586]

Thank you for your very helpful videos!

[@patricehonvault2612]

Thank you for these simple explanations which actually help me to better understand this new hardware and software environment. Speaking of software, when do you plan to release the video regarding the T1 Ranger VTOL software update?

[@Painless360]

I do, see the comments on those videos.

[@darkosariclukendic7064]

That helps a lot. Thanks.

[@alexbringhurst8881]

Great explanation Lee!

[@igorhermanovic2562]

This helped a lot for a beginer. Thanks

[@dave20874]

I'm glad I found this early on in my explorations.

[@RobertSmith-wj7zf]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@N8904V]

Great, simple video.

[@MichelChamberland]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@bbEngineer56]

I am working on a project for school that deals with indoor autonomous flight and mapping. I am using an NVIDIA Jetson Nano for all image/video processing but am looking for which FC Hardware to purchase as well as FC Firmware to download. The indoor enviroment will not have GPS connection. I am new to the drone market so am not quite sure what to get. I see you use the Holybro 6C quite often and have been looking at getting that simply becuase of all the online help available. Any recommendations on FC Hardware and Firmware?

[@Painless360]

It depends on what you need the model to do. I don't fly without GPS lock here with models using Ardupilot. See my video about the most common firmware options to help inform your choice - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2KVpXSOo6yjqrs - I hope that helps.

[@bbEngineer56]

@@Painless360Great, thank you for help! And keep posting, the videos are awesome!

[@stephanluis3955]

Budding RC pilot, arrived here researching an experimental project. I'd like to fly a few (2 or 3) planes in formation... where the lead is RC. Seems that ARDUPILOT guided mode might work if the lead plane transmitted waypoints (suppose points could be relayed through a ground station/ mission planner) . I understand some copter systems use visual references. Was wondering if you've seen fixed wing 'assisted' formation flying and what you recommend to get started. Thanks

[@Painless360]

That is advanced stuff. I would build some basic stuff first to get the basics... See ardupilot.org/planner/docs/swarming.html

[@stephanluis3955]

@@Painless360 Initially maybe I'll switch the formation where I fly acro around an ardu plane doing a more simple routine. I see the miniPix is inexpensive, is that / or other models capable of a roll or loop while flying a circuit of waypoints?

[@Painless360]

All of the supported flight controllers should be fine for that... Best of luck

[@Allan9966]

No mention of APM? ......not suprised though. I'm still using one of those and it is still working great!

[@Painless360]

Not for many, many many years ;) Happy flying!

[@vitaliys56]

Thank you for the clarification. Could you also explain, if the controller has a built-in compass, why is it necessary to use external compass? Is it better a lot?

[@Painless360]

Less interference. Happy flying

[@vineetkumarpatel1486]

Also I want suggestions on long range Ground Control Stations with range around 200km for transmission....

[@ZxRoxasZx]

You're a life saver

[@hasan-v5d7z]

I'd be happy to help you with your question about your fixed-wing aircraft and Mission Planner. It seems like you're experiencing an issue with setting the aileron angle in FBWA mode. Here's the English translation of your question: "I have a fixed-wing aircraft, and I configured its settings in Mission Planner. However, I encountered an issue when trying to set the aileron angle in FBWA (Fly-By-Wire A) mode. I manually set the aileron angle to 25 degrees, but I can't see this adjustment reflected in FBWA mode. What could be the reason for this? I would greatly appreciate your answers."

[@IeuanBevan.]

Hey wondering if you could help. So building a rover platform RC. Want to use the pixhawk. Now when it comes to powering the pixhawk it takes a max 5v input. So was wondering, if i used a step down converter (12v to 5v), would that make it fine for me to then connect the pixhawk to a 12v car battery for example?

[@Painless360]

There's no need to post twice.... Happy flying

[@revert2theStr8path]

So where does INAV sit in? And which flight controller would you recommend which is light weight and supports a 500-600 gram fixed plane? Is the choice of hardware based on any factors other than price?

[@Painless360]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2KVpXSOo6yjqrs may be worth a look. It depends on the firmware that matches what you want to do. Once you know that, then you can choose a flight controller.. Best of luck.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Please if you would One simple question for you. I have a for sale GIFI battery. 8050 milliamp hours. It is a brand new battery with no flights on it yet. Can you give me a ballpark figure of what type of IR I should be seeing on this batter? Thank you and yes I am subscribed. Keith

[@Painless360]

I've never used those, so not sure what a typical milliohm reading for it would be... taking readings over the first few changes will give you an idea.. best of luck

[@vineetkumarpatel1486]

Hello sir.... Thanks for the videos... Actually I want suggestion on which autopilot to be used for commercial selling drones in which we get more safety and world level performance. Please suggest some beat autopilots, budget isn't the matter. Thnx in advance sir

[@philiprowse3189]

Cube..

[@javifuertes02]

What about if I have in the PM Board connect to main 3 an ESC and main 2 and 4 with servos. How I have to connect I/O and FMU between PM and PX4? Anyway, great videos, subscriber since months ago!

[@Painless360]

Always check out my builds that show how to connect everything if you are not sure. Best of luck

[@javifuertes02]

@@Painless360 Hi! I check a lot of videos but I dont see noone with this tipe of problem/configuration

[@Painless360]

Please see this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXWoIVshsyCoZI - that should help you find those videos of mine and help you find the answers you need quickly.

[@javifuertes02]

@@Painless360 Hi, I have seen the video and I spent 3 hours just looking for the right video. I am learning a lot about PX4, TBS Crossfire.. and I really appreciate all your videos but I can't see the correct video for my question. I try some connection by myself after look all videos but it doesn't work.

[@Painless360]

Simply Google "CRSF ardupilot Painless360", and you'll find it. Best of luck

[@GoGoGeorg.W]

Can u use Pixhawk 6C Mini and Here3+ together? Like these are two different companies

[@Painless360]

It depends on the connectors. In terms of the technology, they should but different vendors use different connectors... Happy flying

[@sUASNews]

#Ardupilot FTW

[@bluecavemen]

Yes it very confusing. There should be a uav breaking it down. There should be some kind of standards. Even when it comes to naming things. Im no expert here. But it feels like uav world is all over the place with a lot of unanswered questions. What about Auterion? I see the px4 some how it mixed in with this company Auterion. Is that a hardware flight controller same as the orange cube?

[@Painless360]

There was a standard in the early days, then manufacturers started adding numbers to try and make their version appear newer and up to date. It became a farce at the end so the Cubepilot guys stopped using numbers... Happy flying

[@Mr_Motor]

can we use k++v2 fc with herelink 1.1?

[@Painless360]

I've never tried. I'd ask the seller... Best of luck

[@boundary1918]

Thank you!!! At least I started to understand something! PLEASE tell me which controller will work correctly with Ardusub!? THX!!!

[@Painless360]

All of the currently supported ones... Best of luck

[@boundary1918]

@@Painless360 Thanks for the answer! Quick! Thx! In other words, can I choose a Chinese clone of Pixhawk 2.4.8 or buy "Оrange cube" or "holybro 6c", the difference in price and reliability? You advise starting with ""orange cube" Thx!

[@Painless360]

I don't use ardusub here, so probably not the best person to ask... Best of luck