We are a team of 10 undergraduate students currently working on a project focused on developing an autonomous flying quadcopter that operates without GPS.
For this project, we have procured the following components:
Pixhawk 6X flight controller
1000KV BLDC motors
SimonK 30A ESCs
A standard quadcopter frame
10×4.5 propellers
Raspberry Pi
6000mAh 3S 30C Orange LiPo battery
We understand that in the absence of GPS, local positioning is essential for autonomous navigation. However, we are currently uncertain about the most suitable component or system to implement reliable local positioning.
We kindly seek your expert recommendation on:
A suitable local positioning system compatible with our setup.
Any necessary improvements or replacements in our existing hardware (motors, ESCs, propellers, battery, etc.) to ensure safe and stable autonomous flight.
Your valuable guidance will help us take a crucial step forward in making this project a success. We deeply appreciate your time and support.
thank you very much for your reply sir. so far we tried to fly it without gps i think that may be the issue in not getting motor speeds unevenly.
by the way can you suggest a good gps that is compatible with pixhawck 6x.
and also suggest us which sensor should we use for making it autonous after removing the gps.
It’s very disappointing seeing a new builder, particularly students, start out with a kit like that. Based on past experience here with plenty of others in your situation, students in India, the problem is sourcing acceptable hardware that you can afford.
That kit shows a Pixhawk 2.6.8 but you have a Pixhawk 6X?
yes sir.
we will buy the X500 frame and come to you after making it fly using M10 GPS suggested by @amilcarlucas sir, and last question is should we use QGC or mission palanner for setting paramters and doing calibrations sir.
