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Sonar use for ardupilot #775

Open GoogleCodeExporter opened 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago
Feature that you'd like us to add or change you'd like us to make:
Barometric altitude can change drastically throughout the day (if you can fly 
for more than 20 mins) thus auto landing will be almost impossible without a 
more accurate method.  Can the sonar (or laser range finder) be activated if 
the altitude from the sonar is within its limits and overrides the barometric 
altitude (and resets it to actual altitude, which would be better).  Also allow 
for barometric altitude to be reset in flight (based on local pressure).  
Thanks!

Original issue reported on code.google.com by we...@ageek.net on 3 Oct 2012 at 5:16

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago
please check the diyd forums. sonar has been tested and found not ver effective 
at higher speeds/ surface texture etc

Original comment by Meee...@gmail.com on 10 Oct 2012 at 12:21

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago
can we use the sonar module to trigger a servo like a retract system(wheels) at 
landing ? thanks!

Original comment by krimnian...@gmail.com on 30 Nov 2012 at 9:14

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago
If it isn't accurate, as stated, I suspect you would be better served by 
triggering the resets based on APMs current altitude sources (GPS/baro).

Original comment by SGT.JAME...@gmail.com on 23 Dec 2012 at 8:02