traditional-helicopters.rst

Traditional Helicopters

Copter supports conventional electric helicopters including all the same features as multicopters. The majority of the set-up is the same as for multicopters but please follow the links below for helicopter specific information.

• :ref:`Suggested Parts List <traditional-heli-parts-list>`
• :ref:`Mounting the APM/Pixhawk <trad-heli-mounting>`
• :ref:`Connecting your TX/RX, servos and motors <trad-heli-connecting-your-rc-input-servos-and-motors>`
• :ref:`Configuration through the mission planner <traditional-helicopter-configuration>`
• :ref:`Tuning <traditional-helicopter-tuning>`
• :ref:`Pre-Flight Testing <trad-heli-preflight-testing>`

Videos:

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Altitude Hold Testing

Fast Forward Flight

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    Suggested Parts List <traditional-heli-parts-list>
    Mounting the APM/Pixhawk <trad-heli-mounting>
    Connecting APM <traditional-helicopter-connecting-apm>
    Connecting your TX/RX, servos and motors <trad-heli-connecting-your-rc-input-servos-and-motors>
    Configuration through the MP <traditional-helicopter-configuration>
    Tuning <traditional-helicopter-tuning>
    Pre-Flight Testing <trad-heli-preflight-testing>
    Loading the Firmware <loading-the-code>
    Using a Magnetometer <using-a-magnetometer>