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This was just discussed here: A question I hope someone can answer
But I think Boat Mode deserves a general thread of its own (and one with "Boat" in the title so people can find it).
Taking off from a boat is problematic. If the boat is rocking it causes a pre-arm failure in the IMUs/Gyros. Also GPS has issues if the boat is moving.
An old github where the developers discuss the challenges:
- https://github.com/diydrones/ardupilot/issues/1361
Chris Anderson (3DR Founder and CEO) a week or so ago (August 9, 2015) - specifically referring to the Solo:
So it sounds like the Solo will get it first, then it will be ported back up to the main arducopter branch in 3.4.
Just remember when you check out the links that these are mainly developers and DIYers discussing it. If Boat Mode doesn't make it into the next Solo update, lets not all freak out and start shouting at each other about 3DR breaking its promises. The take away should be that they are working on it.
But I think Boat Mode deserves a general thread of its own (and one with "Boat" in the title so people can find it).
Taking off from a boat is problematic. If the boat is rocking it causes a pre-arm failure in the IMUs/Gyros. Also GPS has issues if the boat is moving.
An old github where the developers discuss the challenges:
- https://github.com/diydrones/ardupilot/issues/1361
Chris Anderson (3DR Founder and CEO) a week or so ago (August 9, 2015) - specifically referring to the Solo:
"boat mode" coming soon! It will calibrate copter (and Solo gimbal) on moving vehicle. Dynamic home location (for moving platform) and GPS position-hold loiter optionally replaced by alt-hold, to ensure that the vehicle doesn't zoom "backwards" trying to hold a static position while you're on a moving vessel.
- http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/copter-3-3-beta-testing?commentId=705844:Comment:2066797
- http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/copter-3-3-beta-testing?commentId=705844:Comment:2066797
So it sounds like the Solo will get it first, then it will be ported back up to the main arducopter branch in 3.4.
Just remember when you check out the links that these are mainly developers and DIYers discussing it. If Boat Mode doesn't make it into the next Solo update, lets not all freak out and start shouting at each other about 3DR breaking its promises. The take away should be that they are working on it.