How to make Quadcopter drone with APM 2.8 and GPS | APM 2.8 connections (Part 1) | step by step

[@acharisimhadri2806]

Thanks a lot for your support and useful videos. my quadcopter is working after 3 weeks very happy for that and your replies

[@techathome]

Welcome

[@pratapyoutub]

Without power module how can i give the power supply? Will i have to remove the jumper jp1 please help me sir.

[@trarredbandit9734]

If you are using ESC you do not need the Power Module. If you are using it however, remove the JP1 jumper

[@pratapyoutub]

Dear sir you did not use to power module, so JP1 jumper will be remove or not ? Without Power module how will i do it. Please help me sir

[@techathome]

I did not remove any jumper after buying APM, Directly power from ESC only

[@ais_robotic]

Brother , my apm 2.8 compass celebration not work ! today i open it and see there is no mag(Compass ic) . my external compass inside gps work with arduino but not wwork with apm2.8 ! so what can i do? and can u give me a photo of your apm compass ic . i want ot replace it from a compass module.

[@ATVHOLICS]

Is there a way of connecting this FC to a FrSky receiver using a serial connection like S-Bus, F-Bus, F-Port?

[@techathome]

In APM there is PPM input option, You have to short input pin 2 and 3. Then use input pin 1 for PPM. Refer this: blog.rctoysky.com/?p=49

[@rakshithshivrampura2037]

Your videos as best as always!!🤩

[@techathome]

Thanks bro

[@JeevanKumar-db7ze]

I have done all setup for apm 2.8 but i cant calibrate the beep sound was not spoting ,whats the problem

[@Kiran_ammajira]

Nice tutorial...can you tell us the total cost for building like this drone? Can we fix cam for this Apm board?

[@techathome]

Around 15k. You can add action cameras.

[@MmmSss-pc1wn]

when i try to do callibrate level it shows error command failed to execute

[@umadutta2586]

Don't you need a power module for the apm board?

[@techathome]

You can also power APM using ESC, as j have showed in video

[@nirupamdas202]

If i am not using the apm power module and getting power directly from the esc's, will it ruin my apm 2.8 flight controller from any low/high voltage risks ? @@techathome

[@abduxaliljunior8871]

How far will fly it ?

[@maheshelango2145]

is gps compulsory for the working apm and drone

[@techathome]

Not compulsory, Basic flight modes (Altitude hold, Land etc) works fine without GPS. But some specific flight modes and Geo fencing need GPS.

[@abduxaliljunior8871]

Can I use other kv motor ?

[@techathome]

You can use, but depends on use case. With more KV motors, rpm will be high but they cannot carry more weight. Suitable for racing drones.

[@abduxaliljunior8871]

@@techathome Okay , But how to charge it?

[@sangarp2001]

do we need to program the esc or use them straight away?

[@techathome]

No programming to be done on ESC but you should calibrate it.we have done separate Video for calibration you can check that.

[@sangarp2001]

@@techathome can i use apm 2.5 instead? I tried to change the firmware from plane to copter but mission planner gives error message.

[@techathome]

Click on install firmware legacy

[@sangarp2001]

@@techathome can i go for 1100kv 4s?

[@techathome]

Yes

[@Sibi-e4x]

Using GPS stand is necessary ?

[@techathome]

No

[@chandlerbing700]

Can you make a video on how to connect a separate camera to mobile ?

[@yrzwisdom]

What is the minimum c rating required for a lipo 3s battery???

[@techathome]

30C

[@kshitijkesharwani1521]

BRo have you face any problem using APM flight controller in programing this board please share your experience APM is best or kk?????

[@techathome]

While purchasing, APM board don't buy cheap ones, u face problem. Buy APM with inbuilt compass .

[@TheAlhanif]

I have following all of your step in this video, but i get a problem.. my quadcopter is moving forwar while take off using stabilze mode. So i try to take off using poshold mode.. it works but not hold the posisition and keep moving forward. Can you give me some tips please? I've almost get streess because the its deadline . Thank You

[@techathome]

Have you seen Part 2 , try once seeing that video :kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWi5i2pva7xrjKM

[@TheAlhanif]

@@techathome yess of course i have. I'll doing all of ur step on all of of ur video included the esc calibration.. but the problem not fix. Heres the video of that problem.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIKugGVopbZgeqs

[@techathome]

@@TheAlhanif Is it in Altitude hold mode?

[@TheAlhanif]

@@techathome its in poshold mode, it running well for awhile..but after that moving out of control.. Do you configured the pid value when u build ur quadcopter on ur video ?..

[@chiragm8567]

Which mah battery have u used in your drone

[@techathome]

2200

[@Chartered_Edu]

Can i use CT6B transmitter rather than urs ??

[@techathome]

Yes u can use any transmitter

[@Chartered_Edu]

@@techathome then wat abt channel's connections ??

[@techathome]

Channel 1 to 4 remain same in this transmitter also

[@Chartered_Edu]

So finally tell me, I can use the CT6B transmitter for APM 2.8 and the GPS module which u used in ur project??

[@techathome]

Yes, But if u are planning to buy, better go for FSi6, similar to mine

[@ShubhamTiwari-ng7sp]

Sir can you please help me with 4 in 1 esc connections

[@techathome]

Sorry, I have not used that , I have done normal 30amp esc

[@nitinjaiswal1907]

Bro am building rc airplane so can i need any flight controller in that plz rply??

[@techathome]

No , you can also do without flight controller

[@pipo2.0]

Hi bro can you sall you m9 n gps

[@yrzwisdom]

Tell about your battery C rating

[@techathome]

30c

[@RUsirius967]

is gps mandatory? please reply

[@techathome]

If you want some features then only gps needed. For basic flight, not required.

[@sjshamanth4441]

🙏Bro my apm 2.8 internal compass was not working plz help🙏

[@techathome]

Then, try this. connect the compass that comes with GPS module. Check mark on external compass in compass calibration.

[@kanhan4013]

I am facing many problems help..

[@techathome]

Yes, I will try What problem are you facing?

[@kanhan4013]

@@techathome when i up throtel quad flip and not fly in altitude hold mode.. but when i fly in stabilize mode it take off but it wobble..

[@techathome]

@@kanhan4013 first you have to always take off with stabilize mode. when it goes to some height, then change to altitude hold mode. I think you have not done ESC calibration properly, watch my part 2 video completely :kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWi5i2pva7xrjKM

[@kanhan4013]

I calibrated all esc

[@techathome]

@@kanhan4013 have you done that using APM board as I have shown

[@pavankumar-bc2nv]

APM 2.8 internal compass mode is not working. Live calibration in mission planner is not working. Can you please help me with internal compass mode

[@techathome]

I think you are not getting dots in calibration right??

[@pavankumar-bc2nv]

@@techathome yes and offsets is always red color and it is showing bad compass health

[@techathome]

It's because your board is not having inbuilt compass. You have to connect the external compass, that comes with GPS module and check mark on external compass while calibrating.

[@pavankumar-bc2nv]

@@techathome bro its APM 2.8 it has built in compass www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=robu.in/product/apm-2-8-multicopter-flight-controller-2-5-2-6-upgraded-built-compass/&ved=2ahUKEwi8m8bT1fnrAhVE7HMBHaGADMQQFjAAegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw3NbwxfVqTOeVujsWMH9hGj

[@techathome]

Have you connected that jumper as shown in the website you mentioned

[@cooltechgaming470]

I have Army the Drone but motor will be automatically dis arm after 5 second

[@gbcreative7635]

Bhai Mera drone arm nhi ho rha Pre arm need 3d fix show hota h Help Help

[@techathome]

Have you used GPS module?

[@gbcreative7635]

@@techathome No

[@gbcreative7635]

Can you give me your contact number

[@techathome]

Whatsapp [phone]

[@kshitijkesharwani1521]

Have have purchase a drone in 15000 rs but it does not fly with Kk2.0 so now I am thinking that I wll use APM is this will be good idea or not please tell otherwise my 15000 will wast please help....

[@techathome]

Have you purchased the Kit?

[@kshitijkesharwani1521]

Yes I separately all the parts

[@techathome]

What problem are you facing with kk board, I have also done tutorial with kk board refer that.APM is advanced and best. Anyhow you have kk board,once try that before investing on APM

[@kshitijkesharwani1521]

@@techathome I have KK 2.0 and the problem which I am facing is the Drone is moving in only one direction if I move the stick to the right then it goes only in right if I I move the stick to left then it got crazy and got flipped out

[@kshitijkesharwani1521]

@@techathome not only that I have tried more than 10 times and a deleted program more than 10 times then Tu

[@snyogeshappa2176]

Anyways great attempt keep going

[@SateeshKushwahai]

Can you help me

[@techathome]

Yes

[@SateeshKushwahai]

Firmware not upload

[@satyamsharma9456]

My apm not connect the computer

[@techathome]

firmware.ardupilot.org/Tools/MissionPlanner/archive/ In this download Mission planner 1.3.67 .msi file. While installing click Yes for installation of drivers. Also change the cable once.

[@satyamsharma9456]

@@techathome when i connect apm to the mission planner and then i turn on the remote then apm has been disconnected from computer

[@nandobkr]

@@satyamsharma9456 Tenho o mesmo problema, conseguiu resolver? Obrigado. Thanks.

[@kshitijkesharwani1521]

Wanted part 2 programing secition

[@techathome]

Part 2 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWi5i2pva7xrjKM

[@snyogeshappa2176]

Namma kaage prathap gu helkodappa drone madakke 😁🤣 . Papa mixy Ella haalu madtavne

[@techathome]

Hassan