My Stabilized Heli needs Altitude Hold

[borneobear]

I use Helicommand and AP2000i for my aerial photography (AP) work.
Both are good at leveling and stabilizing my helis even in windy conditions.

However, maintaining altitude is something I really need. Makes AP a lot easier I think.

Is there any gadget out there (that works :) ) that I can hook up to the heli (e.g. throttle) and maintain altitude?


Any input would be much appreciated.

[Disciple4123]

Well Carvec has done it for years, reliably, with barometric pressure, as part of their complete system. Now nobody makes an alt hold device for helicopters, it would be a rather simple unit. Alt hold, and controlled slow descent would be very useful for us.

[bas10an]

Are you using both HC and AP2000I in the same heli?

What sensors are you using with the AP, gyros, IR or both?

[carguy84]

I just wait for the day when Dean can provide this :)

[borneobear]

Are you using both HC and AP2000I in the same heli?

What sensors are you using with the AP, gyros, IR or both?


I don't think its possible to put both on the same heli.
But with people like Dean around, you never know. :D


For AP I use both the IR sensor on one heli and gyros (helicommand) on another.

Still looking for viable Altitude Hold for helis though. Carvec is beyond my humble reach.