UAV H30 support

ArduCopter
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Does ardupilot already have drivers for supporting this sensor? How do I get to know if it is compatible or not?

UAV H30
https://www.microbrain.com.cn/en/ProductCenter/list.aspx?categoryid=131

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It looks expensive enough to expect some customer support so you should ask the manufacturer if it is supported by Ardupilot. If they answer that you need their build of Ardupilot ask for source code, no NDA or to have support pushed to mainline Ardupilot. If that is no-go go somewhere else. Alternatively you can ask for protocol specification and write a driver :slight_smile:

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https://medium.com/@kanchanborade/uav-r21-and-uav-h30-radar-sensors-for-obstacle-avoidance-used-in-the-ardupilot-based-spraying-drone-544fc3e4e5b8

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Hi Kanchan. I am planning to interface MR72 instead, since it ap 4.5 is going to support it.
1)What is the preferred cant angle for the radar, to eliminate ground rejection?
2) Any pros/cons of using MR72 vs uavh30/uavr21?
3) Is uav-r21/uavh30 supported by default in ardupilot, or a need to get some custom scripts for the drivers?

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Hi Mihir,
1)What is the preferred cant angle for the radar, to eliminate ground rejection?
15 degree upward facing

  1. Any pros/cons of using MR72 vs uavh30/uavr21?
    no, no such of using MR72 it just the range issue

  2. Is uav-r21/uavh30 supported by default in ardupilot, or a need to get some custom scripts for the drivers?
    no they are supported by default, we at PDRL did the modifications and tweak the parameters

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Hey Kanchan. Thanks for the prompt revert. By that you mean that I dont need to write any drivers atleast for UAV-R21 and H30, and can directly use them with AP? I can just use the parameters mentioned in the thread you shared above and it shall work with AP?

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@Kanchan Hey can you help with the query mentioned above?

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Hey @Mihir_Salot You can use a modified firmware given by PDRL