The £20 GPS Module Most Beginners Wire Wrong: BN-880 Setup
How to wire and configure the BN-880 GPS module for Pixhawk and ArduPilot. Covers pin functions, TX/RX wiring, 38400 baud setup, and compass calibration.
We Mapped 40 Acres with the Emlid Reach M2: Here Is the Exact Setup
Complete Emlid Reach M2 setup guide for drone mapping. Covers PPK and RTK modes, wiring to your flight controller, antenna placement, and Emlid Flow configuration.
We Watched Dozens of Hand-Launches Fail Before We Understood Drone Catapults
Why hand-launching fixed-wing UAVs crashes more aircraft than any other phase of flight. Covers catapult launcher setup, compatible platforms, and autolaunch integration for survey drones.
Camera Trigger Options for Drone Mapping
Learn the three main camera trigger methods for drone mapping: hot shoe, intervalometer, and flight controller software trigger. Compare accuracy, setup complexity, and use cases...
How We Got Centimetre RTK on ArduPilot with a £400 Emlid Reach M2
Learn how to integrate Emlid Reach M2 RTK GPS with ArduPilot for centimetre-level drone positioning. Covers wiring, parameter configuration, base station setup, and Mission Planner...
First Multirotor Build: Hardware to Avoid and Better Alternatives
Learn which first-build multirotor hardware to avoid from ArduPilot community experience. Covers flight controllers, frames, motors, ESCs, and GPS traps.
Holybro Sensors for ArduPilot: Airspeed, Optical Flow, and Compass Setup
How to set up Holybro sensors for ArduPilot: MS4525DO airspeed sensor, PMW3901 optical flow sensor, and RM3100 DroneCAN compass. Wiring and calibration.
Optical Flow Sensors for Drones: Indoor Positioning Guide
How optical flow sensors let drones hold position without GPS. Covers PMW3901 setup with ArduPilot, ToF rangefinder pairing, and indoor positioning use cases.
How to Set Up ArduPilot on Your Flight Controller
Step-by-step guide to setting up ArduPilot on Pixhawk flight controllers. Covers firmware flashing, wiring, sensor calibration, ESC setup, and flight mode configuration.
GPS Modules for Drones: How to Add Positioning to Your Build
How to add GPS to your drone build. Covers standard GPS vs RTK modules, compass calibration, antenna placement, and connecting GPS to Pixhawk and ArduPilot...
How to Calibrate ESCs in Betaflight and ArduPilot
How to calibrate ESCs in Betaflight and ArduPilot. Covers Motors tab calibration, radio setup, and troubleshooting uneven motor performance.
Pixhawk 6 vs 6C vs 6X vs Mini: Which Flight Controller?
Comparing Pixhawk 6X, 6C, and 6C Mini flight controllers. Find out which Holybro autopilot board suits your drone build, from pro to compact.