DJI F450 (CUAV v5 nano)
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This topic provides full instructions for building the kit and configuring PX4 using QGroundControl.
Key information
Frame: DJI F450
Flight controller:
Assembly time (approx.): 90 minutes (45 minutes for frame, 45 minutes autopilot installation/configuration)
The components needed for this build are:
Power Module
ESC: Hobbywing XRotor 20A APAC Brushless ESC 3-4S For RC Multicopters
In addition, we used an FrSky Taranis controller. You will also need zip ties, double-sided tape, a soldering iron.
The image below shows both frame and electronic components.
This section lists all hardware for the frame.
DJI F450 Bottom plate
1
DJI F450 Top plate
1
DJI F450 legs with landing gear
4
M3*8 screws
18
M2 5*6 screws
24
Velcro Battery Strap
1
DJI Phantom Built-in Nut Upgrade Propellers 9.4x5
1
This section lists the components in the CUAV v5 nano package.
V5 nano flight controller
1
1
DuPont Cable
2
2
I2C/CAN Cable
2
2
ADC 6.6 Cable
2
2
SBUS Signal Cable
1
1
IRSSI Cable
1
1
DSM Signal Cable
1
1
ADC 3.3 Cable
1
1
Debug Cable
1
1
Safety Switch Cable
1
1
Voltage & Current Cable
1
1
PW-Link Module Cable
1
1
Power Module
1
1
SanDisk 16GB Memory Card
1
1
12C Expansion Board
1
1
TTL Plate
1
1
NEO GPS
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1
GPS Bracket
-
1
CUAV V5 nano
1
CUAV NEO V2 GPS
1
Holibro Telemetry
1
FrSky D4R-II 2.4G 4CH ACCST Telemetry Receiver
1
DJI E305 2312E Motor (800kv,CW)
4
Hobbywing XRotor 20A APAC Brushless ESC
4
Power Module(Included in the CUAV V5 nano package)
1
Turnigy High Capacity 5200mAh 3S 12C Lipo Pack w/XT60
1
The following tools are used in this assembly:
2.0mm Hex screwdriver
3mm Phillips screwdriver
Wire cutters
Precision tweezers
Soldering iron
Estimated time to assemble is approximately 90 minutes (about 45 minutes for the frame and 45 minutes installing the autopilot and configuring the airframe.
Attach the 4 arms to the bottom plate using the provided screws.
Solder ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) to the board, positive (red) and negative (black).
Solder the Power Module, positive (red) and negative (black).
Plug in the motors to the ESCs according to their positions.
Attach the motors to the corresponding arms.
Add the top board (screw into the top of the legs).
Add damping foam to the CUAV V5 nano flight controller.
Attach the FrSky receiver to the bottom board with double-sided tape.
Attach the telemetry module to the vehicle’s bottom board using double-sided tape.
Put the aluminium standoffs on the button plate and attach GPS.
That's it! The final build is shown below:
First update the firmware, airframe, geometry and outputs:
:::note You will need to select the Generic Quadcopter airframe (Quadrotor x > Generic Quadcopter).
Update the vehicle geometry to match the frame.
Assign actuator functions to outputs to match your wiring.
Test the configuration using the sliders.
Then perform the mandatory setup/calibration:
:::note For this build we set up modes Stabilized, Altitude and Position on a three-way switch on the receiver (mapped to a single channel - 5). This is the recommended minimal set of modes for beginners. :::
Ideally you should also do:
Airframe selection sets default autopilot parameters for the frame. These may be good enough to fly with, but you should tune each frame build.
This build log was provided by the Dronecode Test Flight Team.
Flight controller: :
GPS:
Frame:
Propellers:
Battery:
Telemetry:
RC Receiver:
Motors:
Plug in Telemetry (TELEM1), GPS module (GPS/SAFETY), RC receiver (RC), all 4 ESC’s (M1-M4), and the power module (Power1) into the flight controller.
:::note The motor order is defined in the :::
QGroundControl is used to install the PX4 autopilot and configure/tune it for the frame. QGroundControl for your platform.
:::tip Full instructions for installing and configuring PX4 can be found in . :::
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For instructions on how, start from .
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