APM2 Flight Controller

[Gaza07]

The ArduPilot Mega 2.0 is a complete open source autopilot system, with no assembly required. It allows the user to turn any fixed, rotary wing or multirotor vehicle (even cars and boats) into a fully autonomous vehicle; capable of performing programmed GPS missions with waypoints. 

Features:
Arduino Compatible!
Comes pre-soldered (with straight pins) and tested.
Includes 1 x Dataflash.
Digital compass powered by Honeywell's HMC5883L-TR chip.
Optional On-board GPS, Mediatek MT3329 module.
One of the first open source autopilot systems to use Invensense's 6 DoF Accelerometer/Gyro MPU-6000.
Barometric pressure sensor upgraded to MS5611-01BA03, from Measurement Specialties.
Atmel's ATMEGA2560 and ATMEGA32U-2 chips for processing and usb functions respectively.

[Mslater]

Mine should be here shortly - I hope.    Martin ?

[Gaza07]

Hope to see a review soon then 

[Mslater]

Hope to see a review soon then 

Yep, I'll do that, just can't get hold of Martin at DIY Drones for an ETA at the moment. I sort of expected it this week.

[MadMax]

Out of all the things Ive read about on here this one really interests me, I love the look of the planner and all the things you can make the copter do 

[BYOD]

Yep, I'll do that, just can't get hold of Martin at DIY Drones for an ETA at the moment. I sort of expected it this week.

Hello Mslater,

I sent you an email with the latest updates on the delivery times a few days back, did you get it ok?

Regards

Martin.

[sakiskoz]

Apm 2.5 in rctimer http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=818&productname=

[icedfusion]

Holy!!! only 89.99........who is going to take a gamble on that then?

ice.

[Gaza07]

Bloomin hell they copied the APM now to  I wonder if something will be done about it  if I had the cash in the bank I would be ordering one of these, at that price they have to be worth a punt 

[icedfusion]

If you read it, there is not mention that you get a gps with it....only that it is capable of using a gps.

ice.

[teslahed]

Here is a talk given by Chris Anderson on Autonomous Quadcopter Drones;

http://fora.tv/2012/05/20/Wireds_Chris_Anderson_Autonomous_Quadcopter_Drones

He covers the apm2.5 and also their future plans with the 32 bit arduino that's coming out in a little while.

[Gaza_07]

Just order one of the rctimer cn-06 v2 gps modules with one and your good to go if I had the spare cash I would be getting one 

If you read it, there is not mention that you get a gps with it....only that it is capable of using a gps.

ice.

[Jumpy07]

Just ordered the clone 2.5.... I currently have a Rabbit FC and Crius AIO Pro. with MegaPirateNG.. so hope it will be an easy transition...

Decided to go with the LEA-6 GPS which is much better that the CN-06..  although the v2 ones are much better..

Will let you know how I get on.. going to use it for my FPV build..

[Gaza07]

Hi Jumpy07 and welcome to the forum I have been very tempted to order the rctimer APM2.5 but wasnt sure if it was any good, look forward to seeing your report on this board, please feel free to share any pictures or videos you have,
I also have a Rabbit and AIOP there are a few members here with the AIOP.
I have seen your posts over on RCG and Iam very pleased yu have found your way here   

Also feel free to upload your AIOP manual to the AIOP section I have already made a wii version but didnt bother doing a megapirate one after I saw yours,
If you look at mine and think any of the pics would be usefull in yours send me a pm and I will send you any pics you might want the overall layout one is quite good 

[neagron]

  Good to see you over here Jumpy,im sure we will all have plenty questions for you,Marty.

[icedfusion]

Just ordered the clone 2.5.... I currently have a Rabbit FC and Crius AIO Pro. with MegaPirateNG.. so hope it will be an easy transition...

Decided to go with the LEA-6 GPS which is much better that the CN-06..  although the v2 ones are much better..

Will let you know how I get on.. going to use it for my FPV build..

Have they been in stock? I went and had a look and they are not available.

Cheers

ice.

[Jumpy07]

I hope so.. think they were due in stock this week..

Heres a comparison against the Crius AIO Pro

[neagron]

Jumpy,where did you get your GPS unit from,thank';s,Marty.