The next firmware update

[Ian [P13]]

I only know so much so can't really answer any questions, but thought it would be useful to know 3DR have the next update in beta testing at the moment. There was going to be a minor update in October to provide some additional GoPro control, but this instead will be rolled into this month and form part of a bigger update.

There won't just be GoPro controls this month, but the release will include fixes/improvements to flight behaviour (Arducopter) and the gimbal.

 

[J R]

Thanks for the info Ian!

Jerry

 

[Del]

Good to know...

 

[SteveReno]

Looking forward to the update.
Thanks again @Ian [P13]

 

[Chuck]

Thanks, Ian. A more involved update makes the delay in release way more bearable.

 

[z-axis]

Ian, any chance there is mention of a gimbal fix for those of us whose gimbal points 5-6 degrees to the right, causing orbit to never correctly be set on center? When powered off, the gimbal sits perfectly center and level; when power is applied, the gimbal points itself off center. It's like the zero degree position is not set correctly. Level and compass cals done several times, as well as stick cal.

Gimbal points slightly right | 3D Robotics Drone Forum

 

[SteveReno]

I read that it points slightly to the right to get the "Eye" camera centered. If it was stereo optics, then i would imagine that it would be level "Horizontally" but just like a 1 eyed person, they would angle there head to the person they are talking to.

Hope this helps

 

[z-axis]

I read that it points slightly to the right to get the "Eye" camera centered. If it was stereo optics, then i would imagine that it would be level "Horizontally" but just like a 1 eyed person, they would angle there head to the person they are talking to.

Hope this helps

That has been suggested many times but while it sounds reasonable, look at the thread I posted, for the video within it. You will see that it's way off. And everybody else reports their gimbal points straight ahead.

 

[RichWest]

I read that it points slightly to the right to get the "Eye" camera centered

That's a false assessment, I had heard the same but it ain't true.

Z, just checking one more thing. If you flip the bird over, does the "V" notch (gimbal limiting V) on the gimbal center out correctly...bisect the center line of the bird? I can't recall when I saw your bird in person....

 

[FlexFanatic]

I only know so much so can't really answer any questions, but thought it would be useful to know 3DR have the next update in beta testing at the moment. There was going to be a minor update in October to provide some additional GoPro control, but this instead will be rolled into this month and form part of a bigger update.

There won't just be GoPro controls this month, but the release will include fixes/improvements to flight behaviour (Arducopter) and the gimbal.

Where did this information come from as I don't see any information on 3DR's website?

 

[BVIsolo]

You can follow progress of upcoming updates etc here

Releases · 3drobotics/ardupilot-solo · GitHub

 

[Rich]

Thanks for the hints, previously I think we were only going to get the ability to switch from shooting stills to videos, and back. Perhaps there is hope for more.

I noticed a few beta releases of the 3DR services lately, with several fixes, perhaps this is part of the release. I haven't seen any beta app yet. Here is a link to the release notes:
Release 3DR Services v1.4.4 · dronekit/dronekit-android · GitHub

 

[FlexFanatic]

You can follow progress of upcoming updates etc here

Releases · 3drobotics/ardupilot-solo · GitHub

Yes, I already follow their repository. I'm just wondering if there was a news statement from 3DR.

Back in October they did state the next release was for switching between still photo/video settings so as long as I can switch to photo mode and still see video output on my tablet it will hold me over until next month (if next month is what they stated somewhere).

 

[pyrate]

No news statement, and I dont blame them
Just someone sharing information that they thought might be of interest.

 

[User Name]

I read that it points slightly to the right to get the "Eye" camera centered.

Doesn't make sense, as the degree to which it would have to point right would depend entirely on the distance to the subject - the further away, the less it would have to move, the closer, the more.

 

[SteveReno]

Mines is LESS then 2 degrees off, no problems in video.

 

[tomnjfl]

Check iTunes...the update is available as of about an hour ago.

 

[Marich]

Not here yet.

 

[Marich]

Oops - it showed up as I was typing above!

 

[FlexFanatic]

Check iTunes...the update is available as of about an hour ago.

I can't wait to get home as I want to see what they mean by the revamp of the FPV video. My Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 has been suffering since a last few updates.