UAV Paparazzi Questions.

[microtaint]

Hello,
I'm in the process of building my very first UAV, using the Paparazzi project.
I have not been able to find out information on the following.

Is it necessary to have a fix winged aircraft with ailerons or should I be able to run this system with just rudder control?

Is the Paparazzi Autopilot able to work on a RC Helicopter Platform?

Ive been looking at getting this bundle of hardware.
http://ppzuav.com/osc/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=4_2&products_id=68 any suggestions or comments??

If I were using the Paparazzi autopilot system in a electric powered sailplane, how is this system going to operate the electric motor? I'm assuming that if I use this system in a normal electric plane the motor would be going all the time.

Have not been able to find the details on airspeed, and altitude information

Last question, can anyone recommend a good 4-6 channel receiver/transmitter ESC combo?


Thanks in advance

--Me

[GoRound360]

Hi,

and welcome.
First to your questions:
-Ailerons are not absolutely necessary, I fly an Easystar with paparazzi. Just tell the system that your rudder is the aileron...

-Helicopter? Could work, but perhaps not without modifications.

-Motor ist controlled via the ESC which accepts the normal Servo commands.

-The bundle you selected will work...

-Airspeed is not measured, Altitude is normally taken from GPS, Pressure can be added.

-For the Hardware you should write where you live... Good PPM receiver (with ppm_out) is the most important thing.

I have to add some notes to the paparazzi system anyway. Despite the fact that the Hardware is now availible very easily, the system is not plug and play. It has evolved from several research projects and needs intensive work at the beginning. Basic knowledge of programming and electronics is necessary. Since the documentation is basic you have to find out things by looking at the code. I write this to avoid frustrations...

Regards

Marc

[microtaint]

Thanks for the rely Marc. As for where I live, I live in the United States. I'm fully aware that this project is going to take work. I have some programming and electronic skills. Thanks for the tips. Now to go read the code.

-Me