FPV Drone LIDAR Rangefinder Setup

[@pacificnorthwestpilots6050]

That is so cool! I do not fly Ardupilot, but I may do a build now, Thanks Tmac!!

[@TMacFPV]

Sure thing! I'm having fun with Ardupilot myself. Lots of different modes you can switch back and forth to/from for whatever type of flight/mission you want

[@TechTimeElectronics]

Will this work on Inav?

[@RubyS.1]

Holy smokes I go away for little over a year and your channel picks up another 6000 subs. Really like the arducopter content I've been using it for fixed wing for a bit you've done a great job of explaining as usual. Ruby S.

[@TMacFPV]

😂Welcome back Ruby! Great to hear from you as always! Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year!🎄🎉

[@ksped1]

Hey TMac: I got it to work ! Now wait on better weather to Test.

[@TMacFPV]

What's your take on this tiny high-tech device? Ready to rangefind? Remember to check out my site at tmacfpv.com/ for more fun, useful FPV info & recommendations! 🤩

[@jodycamper8955]

Currently learning how to build UAS's and thought that Lidar was something that required thousands of dollars to have on a drone, this has made my day! Now to learn Ardupilot.

[@bryanw9210]

Fantastic video! I was hoping you would put one out on lidar. Thanks.

[@h2o-fpv623]

Great video thank u Tmac

[@karan7848]

What would happen to the error in measurement of altitude when the drone is pitching forward or basically moving in a direction? (Considering a scenario where it is moving fast and has a big pitch forward angle)

[@CertsUAsPilot]

Excellent instructional video. Do they a range finder that can measure at much longer distances? Thanks.

[@robertparenton7470]

Thank You!

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

Great tutorial !

[@maxun1]

fantastic

[@melbournesubtropicfruits9474]

will this Lidar configure with iNav?

[@LJDiaz]

Yes!

[@PirinikoS85]

HI I HAVE 4.4.4 UPDATED FIRMWARE options are missing from the FULL PARAMETER LIST

[@michaelbeary]

Does lidar range finding have the pinpoint accuracy of laser range finding? Could I point the lidar range finder at specific objects to find the distance to them?

[@leblblb]

Could you find an answer to that question?

[@rc4life231]

will it work without the lenses?

[@Settemsdal]

Is it possible to use this lidar for position hold, mounted in the front of the quad. And use it to hold position using a wall, example inside a tank? Without gps.

[@ksped1]

Hi TMac: I received my TF-Luna yesterday, I watched your Vid and followed along step by step, and after the installing on the Quad, nothing works, I get Error MSG BAD LIDAR HEALTH on MP HUD Screen

[@powderriverprotective]

tried these exact settings and prx1: NO DATA. Any tips or tricks?

[@lokkiez]

how does that lidar behaves on ice terrain?

[@lokkiez]

Make a tutorial for follow me mode please!!

[@alfonso8544]

Funziona con Inav?

[@georgeaura]

I wish your example was setup for obstacle avoidance

[@TMacFPV]

Just a matter of changing the value on a parameter. I go over that in the video

[@rcaddict9558]

This is niicce!! I have been into arduino uno and shields for years and i remember about 10 years ago when mk1 arducopter was first built, i was flyin helis, so you dont have to have ardupilot main imu , you can use matek flight controllers to use ardupilot software? love flying my diatone roma F5 v2 , no barometer though, can i connect a barometer to the i2c uart and get loiter, position hold? Thankyou

[@TMacFPV]

Yes. GPS usually required

[@technicalsupport6983]

How to use this TF module in inav . Please help I cant configar in inav

[@TechTimeElectronics]

Did you ever getbit working in INav?

[@gizzta]

I tried it with Inav and the Matek Lidar but I struggle to use it correctly... Nice vid !

[@TMacFPV]

Thank you Thomas X3! I also have tried the "lidar/optical" flow device. Decided to do the video on this LIDAR instead!😀

[@georgeaura]

If it's ir wouldn't that mean that it doesn't work that great outside?

[@TMacFPV]

the accurate ranging capability of the LIDAR is based on reflectivity of its transmitted/emitted light wave. As an example, if its bouncing off a highly reflective (such as white colored) object, it's accurate range will be more than if it was bouncing (reflected) off darker colored objects. Theoretically, any light at the same wavelength received by the LIDAR rangefinder of significant strength to interfere with its own reflected/received signal will diminish the LIDARs range/accuracy. To date, I have not had any issue with this happening during outdoor flight (I do not fly indoors)

[@bryanw9210]

Tmac is right. I've been flying INAV with Matek's opflow/lidar and about to switch to Arducopter. Outside with INAV is no problem, but I've been flying indoors with it as well. As long as you have a downward facing LED for low light it seems to work. Sometimes carpet can be a problem, but other set ups do too. For example you, if you try a Mavic or Mavic Mini you will have the same "drift" as the INAV build on certain surfaces. Just my observations.

[@nullx8]

0:46 small eh ? the matek lidar is like 15% of the weight and just a PCB ;) total height maybe 4mm

[@TMacFPV]

and with a max range (on a good day) of 2 meters

[@nullx8]

@@TMacFPV okay that is true!

[@MrNams]

@@TMacFPV Unfortunately I bought same "Matek Optical & Lidar Sensor", and after doing all setup correctly I am not able to get values of OF.flowX, OF.bodyX and IMU.GyrX in synch, so its really of no use for me

[@TMacFPV]

@MrNams I understand. I too purchased that Lidar & Optical Flow device and didn't find much use for it. That's why ai went with the TF Luna in this video. Much easier to setup (as shown in video) and has worked perfectly for me with 8 meter max range!💪

[@MrNams]

@@TMacFPV thanks

[@Waikhom007]

subscribe you👍 Happy New year 2022 in advance❤️

[@TMacFPV]

Happy New Year to you as well James!🎉

[@Waikhom007]

@@TMacFPV thank you sir.🙏

[@mmmartin261]

Does it work with inav?

[@jbengineering2681]

How do you get the ardu copter on your computer

[@TMacFPV]

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