5.1.1 System topology with an RTF aircraft
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What is needed? |
Specifications |
Optional |
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RTF (Ready-To-Fly) multicopter with ArduPilot flight controller + RC controller |
Verified products: · 3DR Solo multicopter · Skyrocket Sky Viper Journey
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Mandatory |
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Computer to
run |
The Cockpit-app is a Windows Store app, that runs on any Windows 10 Tablet, Notebook or Desktop computer. Mid- to upper-class performance is preferred. |
Mandatory |
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Tethering hotspot |
Any mobile phone, that can provide internet access via a WiFi hotspot. Needed only if the cockpit app has no WiFi connectivity to a router. |
Recommended |
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If the mobile phone can’t provide the hotspot capability via USB or Bluetooth, a second WiFi link is required, which requires a USB WiFi stick. |
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Microsoft Surface Dial |
The FlightZoomer autopilot optionally can be controlled with the Microsoft Surface radial controller |
Optional |
Using a Ready-To-Fly multicopter offers the following advantages:
✔ Guaranteed performance out of the box.
✔ Smallest possible hardware footprint, FlightZoomer is a single device addition to an already fully functional setup.
✔ Lowest possible complexity.
The following restrictions apply:
Range limitation of the RTF product applies.
RTF copters tend to cost more than self-assembled vehicles.
Supply from factory no longer possible for 3DR Solo multicopters.