Hi, I want to use small-sized copters as a payload on my fixed-wing UAV. I want to drop them in a specific location by using a mechanism. After they fell, I want them to fly stability. Is there any way I can achieve it by using ardupilot? Can these copters achieve stable flight after falling down from moving UAV?
Copter takeoff throw supports drop. If you want to power up copter in flight look for moving vehicle initialization.
PS regular takeoff (mode and command) won’t respond to throw. You need to use throw mode configured to switch to an appropriate mode (typically loiter for hand flying and auto or guided for autonomous operation.
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Also check out throw mode.
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