Compass-less VTOL Tailsitter - not recommended

Help Needed: Tailsitter “Tornado” Spin (CCW)

​I’m struggling with a persistent Counter-Clockwise (CCW) spin on my tailsitter during hover. The tornado has reduced with tuning, but the CCW rotation won’t stop.

My Setup:

  • FC: Matek F405-Wing V2

  • Firmware: ArduPilot

  • Frame Weight: 700g total

  • Motors: 2207 2550kv

  • Props: 5-inch

  • Compass: None (Running compass-less)

  • Wiring: Motors on S1/S2, Elevons on S3/S4

The Problem:

As soon as I throttle up to lift, the plane spins CCW (viewed from the nose). I’ve verified motor directions and stabilization movements, but I can’t get it to hold heading.

​Does anyone have experience with compass-less tailsitter tuning on high-KV motors? Any help would be appreciated

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