Difference between revisions of "Paparazzi vs X"
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The documentation seems to be much more centrally administered than paparazzi. The level of the documentation is definitely aimed at the beginner. The 'quickstart' guide presents two photos of the two main pieces of arduplane hardware (APM & APM2). | The documentation seems to be much more centrally administered than paparazzi. The level of the documentation is definitely aimed at the beginner. The 'quickstart' guide presents two photos of the two main pieces of arduplane hardware (APM & APM2). | ||
The guide links to the following steps (each is a wiki page). | The guide links to the following steps (each is a wiki page). | ||
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Install the Mission Planner software and APM firmware | Install the Mission Planner software and APM firmware | ||
Connect your RC equipment | Connect your RC equipment | ||
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Plan a mission | Plan a mission | ||
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== Ground Station == | |||
Revision as of 05:32, 15 August 2012
This page aims to provide honest comparisons between paparazzi and other open source autopilot systems. These comparisons can then be used for improving paparazzi, where there is something a competitor does which is 'better'.
Paparazzi (fixed-wing) vs ArduPlane
First contact
The arduplane web presence is somewhat disjointed. The 'official' home page (and first google result) is hosted on a subdomain of DIYDrones, but is basically a sales pitch. The call to action redirects to a google code wiki, which is the real home of arduplane. The sidebar of the wiki contains the following:
ArduPlane Instruction This is ArduPlane wiki, which includes all assembly and use instructions. Use the sidebar menu below to navigate. Note: If you're looking for the ArduCopter manual, you can find it here. Introduction Get it! Project news Project history Instructions: Quick Start Guide Setup Flying Simulation Optional additions Troubleshooting Appendix The DIY Drones Dev Team Glossary
The documentation seems to be much more centrally administered than paparazzi. The level of the documentation is definitely aimed at the beginner. The 'quickstart' guide presents two photos of the two main pieces of arduplane hardware (APM & APM2). The guide links to the following steps (each is a wiki page).
Install the Mission Planner software and APM firmware Connect your RC equipment Set up your configuration Check it out in the air Plan a mission