GENERAL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE VARIOUS PLATFORMS
The AscTec Hummingbird AutoPilot is equipped with MEMS sensors (for
inertial measurements), a height sensor (barometric), a GPS, and a
compass.
The AscTec Hummingbird ResearchPilot is equipped with Piezo-electric sensors (for inertial measurements) and a height sensor (barometric). The compass is optionally available.
Brushless motors, motor controllers and the airframe are the same for both systems.
The AscTec Hummingbird ResearchPilot is equipped with Piezo-electric sensors (for inertial measurements) and a height sensor (barometric). The compass is optionally available.
Brushless motors, motor controllers and the airframe are the same for both systems.
The AscTec Hummingbird ResearchPilot only accepts commands like "5° of roll per second" (command of degrees per second).
UAVs based on the AutoPilot platform (AscTec Hummingbird AutoPilot and AscTec Pelican) can be operated in 3 different modes, from direct motor control to angle control to GPS control. Angle control works with absolute commands, e.g. “5° in roll”.
UAVs based on the AutoPilot platform (AscTec Hummingbird AutoPilot and AscTec Pelican) can be operated in 3 different modes, from direct motor control to angle control to GPS control. Angle control works with absolute commands, e.g. “5° in roll”.
The processor can be used for your own flight stabilization code. All the sensory data can be accessed via SPI Bus at 1kHz.
The processor can also be used for other applications like positioning control.
If you need more computational power, take a look at the Atom processor board.
The processor can also be used for other applications like positioning control.
If you need more computational power, take a look at the Atom processor board.
The electronics of both UAVs are the same. Both systems are based on the AscTec AutoPilot platform.
PAYLOAD and FLIGHT TIME
No, the standard battery does not need to be considered in the payload calculation.
It is strictly advised not to exceed the payload of the flight systems! Your flight time will be shorter, expect reductions in performance of the system and the margin of safety e.g. in higher wind speeds stability will drop. We will not give warranty to systems that are overloaded.
GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT UAVS
The only parts that wear out are the ball bearings in the brushless motors. The operational life of the ball bearings is a few thousand hours. Only the lithium-polymer batteries have to be replaced after approx. 100- 150 cycles.
No. The AscTec flight systems are fully completed integrated systems. Only when we offer the complete package, can we insure high levels of performance, reliability and quality of the systems.
We strictly advise not to do so. All components used in the AscTec systems are tested and proven to be ideal for the system.
Usual operating range is between 50 and 200 meters.
Without having a GPS signal or other position finding equipment e.g. optical devices, you will normally have a small amount of drift.
Indoors, you have to track the positioning by laser scanner or other optical methods. Flight commands based on these tracking systems can be sent to the flight system.
In this scenario, the system switches to GPS stabilized mode, keeps its position and starts a controlled descent to safely land. If no GPS is available, the system tries to keep its orientation and descends as well.
Not really. Just keep your system clean, dry and check the screwed joints from time to time.
When you want to reduce downtime, we recommend you to have the electrical and the mechanical spare part kits in stock.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT (SDK)
No. Only the UAVs based on the AscTec AutoPilot platform (AscTec Pelican and AscTec Hummingbird Autopilot) include the SDK.
The SDK enables you to program the high level processor (second on-board microprocessor).
You can either add more functions or program your own flight stabilization algorithms on the high-level processor. All details about programming are in the manual. You are able to send commands to the UAV and poll (raw) data packages from the sensors. All sensory data can be accessed at 1 kHz.
You can either add more functions or program your own flight stabilization algorithms on the high-level processor. All details about programming are in the manual. You are able to send commands to the UAV and poll (raw) data packages from the sensors. All sensory data can be accessed at 1 kHz.
DELIVERY, ORDERING AND AVAILABILITY
For standard configurations the delivery time is approximately 3 weeks. For individual modifications the delivery time may vary.
You can order all our systems directly from us. Ask us for quotations.
For first-time customers from outside EU, we ask for payment in advance prior to delivery. For other customers, we ask for a payment period of 14 days. Preferred payment is bank transfer.
For first-time customers from outside EU, we ask for payment in advance prior to delivery. For other customers, we ask for a payment period of 14 days. Preferred payment is bank transfer.
We are the sole seller of these products worldwide. You can order directly from us.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ATOM PROCESSOR BOARD
Not really. The power consumption of the Atom Processor Board is a maximum of 5W, which is negligible compared to the 250-300W that is needed for hovering.
The Atom Processor Board comes pre-installed with Ubuntu Linux.
The Atom Processor Board is equipped with a 8GB micro SD-Card.
There is a serial interface (at 100 Hz) to access the high level processor and the sensory data (optional). The power supply for the Atom Processor Board is supplied by the Power Board electronics.
COMMUNICATION
Yes, you always need a remote control set as a backup.
10-15Hz. This is sufficient e.g. for positioning applications. If you need higher frequency you either have to work with the data directly at the high-level processor (up to 1kHz) or you program the high-level processor the way it exactly gives out the data you need rather than the standard packages. This enables you to get a frequency update via radio link up to 100Hz.
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Tel: +49 (0)89 - 89 55 60 79-0
Email: team@asctec.de
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