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PX4 Setup

  1. Run AutoTune to ensure the UAV's PID values are well tuned.
  2. Serial port paramters
    • MAV_1_CONFIG = TELEM# then reboot.
      • Use MAV_2_CONFIG if MAV_1_CONFIG is already in use.
      • MAV_0_CONFIG is typically used for a telemetry radio.
    • MAV_1_FORWARD = Enabled
    • MAV_1_MODE = Onboard
    • MAV_1_RATE = 0
    • SER_TEL#_BAUD = 230400 8N1
  3. Precision landing parameters
    • PLD_SRCH_ALT ≈ half of your landing target's max detection distance.
    • RTL_PLD_MD = Opportunistic precision landing

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