I have watched so many of these set up vids trying to figure out what to do to set up and fly my first plane. This is the first vid that has left me with a sense of hope that I may be able to make more then a first and last flight all in the same moment. Everyone wish my dart sub250 good luck. Thank you Mr. Newton. 62 years old and ready for my new adventure.
Prob the best money spent on a stabiliser. RECOMMEND. Went from crashing every 5 mins to not crashing at all. Can't learn to fly if you break something every 5 mins. Get a bit loose just flick the switch and go again. Brilliant
great to see the launch mode , was wondering if throttle was needed, im glad you tried it . thanks for all the videos ! a real help to anyone trying to build a model
finally someone who does not assume anything for his viewers and takes it step by step! i have been flying drones for years but have had so much trouble setting this kopilot system correct! thanks so much andrew! nice video good info!!
I like this autopilot system, especially the RTH launch and auto throttle power up when , throwing the plane on take off . Another very helpful review ! Thank you Andrew !
Hi Andrew, I have a kopilot and was having trouble working it out, so thanks again for taking the time to do the video as it has helped me to get it sorted, good one mate, Andy Smith...
Oh boy you're braver than me. Everything works with my kopilot but I haven't done fence mode yet and I haven't turned off my radio. It has saved my butt so many times. I just did my first rolls today with no assist. And loops. I lose video when I'm upside down.
Greetings from Shetland again Andrew, thanks for that video. Sorely tempted to get a fixed wing again. I used to have an ardupilot setup but this is soo much simpler, cheaper and smaller. Really appreciate the walkthrough.
Hey Nick. Yes the Kopilots are pretty simple and work well. We have recently moved to a coastal town and now see whales, seals and dolphins daily. Not quite the Shetlands but still excellent.
@@AndrewNewton I look forward to seeing what you capture! Got a swim with a Basking Shark in poor viz 2 weeks ago...I'll confess it spooked me a little 🤣
Dooood . SOLD . i wasn't going to buy anything for a while but after watching your vid i bought one for my Rander2000 :) you do the best vids. Keep it up . Thankyou.
Hi Andrew, Great videos on the Kopilot. I have one successful model using it. By accident I learned my “lowly” Orange R615X receiver’s default Failsafe setting is the “Preset” mode..! Thus, when setting up the Rx failsafe to RTH mode, the low cost 615X handles the return to home perfectly. Cheers....
Andrew, very nice review indeed. Couple of points that are worth noting. 1) As with most stabs of this kind you do not need to use a Y lead on the ailerons. You can use (say) channel 5 or 6 direct from the receiver for the second aileron. The KoPilot will only stabilise one aileron but this is perfectly adequate for most models. I have used it with other stabs which do not have internal mixing for dual ailerons. It also works with my Kopilot. 2) I'm sure the 70ft RTH height is not AGL but Above launch point height. There is no way the Kopilot can allow for changes in ground level without a radio altimeter or internal terrain map so you might run into trouble if you expect it to work in hilly terrain. John
Thank you so much man you’re the only person that’s done the review of this that has given me the information I need thank you I’m definitely getting this
I'm using Radix Brain Flight Controller and Black Sheep GPS if I knew this was out I would have bought it before my flight controller, This looks much easier than my setup ! But now tempted to buy this on another Wing build.
great video of how it all works Andrew....installing mine on a flying wing as we speak.....got it all set up thanks to your explanation.....will post a video of how it ends up...thanks once again.
Andrew, top marks for finding the launch assist mode, non of the other testers mentioned that very handy feature on this, will be great in my mini skyhunter, the gains work in the same way as an eagletree guardian, turn for correct stab direction
Pilots have been asking for a simple FC with RTH for years. Now there are several options out there including this one. The interesting thing about the Painless 360 review of this FC is there is no mention of the Launch feature. That option is a huge plus on this FC.
Actually been witing on a decent review of the Kopilot since its release earlier this year. Looks great for long range when you don't want to use a Pixhawk or Inav. Hmmm looking forward to you getting into Ardupilot. I do remember you saying about autopilots "there interesting but I dont really need them." I think that still stands true but they can be helpful.
I knew nothing about these GPS gyro RTH / stabilisation modules and that was a very useful video. Good to see you use the Firefly 8S 090 lens for videoing, I use the same for the RC video on my channel. Only 5K subscribers so far , a way to go to catch you!
Fantastic video Andrew, best review I have seen on the Kopilot Lite, I am really impressed with how well it works in the Ranger G2 most of the videos I have watched featuring the Kopilot Lite the gains or throws have been too high and the plane or wing has had a fair amount of shake when stabilized. Really curious how it will perform in the lighter Dart 250 as I have one on the way, you may just save me some headaches. Thanks again always informative and a great source of inspiration, Cheers from the cold, rainy, snowing Midwest USA!
Thanks Keith. The Dart 250G + Kopilot video will be up tomorrow. Stabilisation gains do need to be dialled back a lot for the little Dart. Editing up a tweaking video right now.
Dear Andrew, this FC Is cool. This little auto pilot seem a rebrand of the sn Sparrow with an external board for gain/rth/radius fence potentiometer. But 10€ more expensive. the funny thing is i fly it on my ranger G2. The only feature i nées to try to confirm the cloning is the autolaunch in RTH mode. I must warn you about the throttle handling on windy day. The auto pilot doesn't compute airspeed from gps speed ans throttle like ardupilot, i loose a lot of altitude in RTH on windy day. Awesome review as usual.
I have several of these great little FC's and on reading the accompanying leaflet it seems to be saying, if you don't plug in the GPS, you get altitude hold instead of RTH. I haven't tried it yet but if you're just flying locally, it could be useful to know.
@@johnsheehy6172 I don't know but it's probable that the GPS unit will treat the point at which it acquires more than 6 satellites as the Home Point as long as it has Vcc and Ground continuously applied to it. The Kopilot unit will operate on that Home Point when it is receiving the information via the GPS Tx/Rx connections. So your set-up just might work by using ch6-AUX to operate an RC switch to connect or break the Tx? line. You would need to set the receiver to failsafe ch6 to re-connect when signal is lost.
Hi Andrew, congratulations on your channel. I have a kopilot, why are movements in stabilized mode so limited compared to manual mode? Is there a possibility of increasing them to make the wing more agile? thanks greetings
Thanks Andrew, I am 100% stabilized, I still do not have a good response in stabilized, when I have lower gains I have more aileron travel and it is more agile worse it does not stabilize well, it jumps, I cannot find the balance between well stabilized and more aileron control and depth. perhaps ZOHD should consider the possibility of better adjusting this problem. thanks greetings
Andy, yet again another great demo. I assume that ailerons would have to go through y lead so they utilise one channe on the board. I currently have them on ch 1 and 6 so I can mix them for flaps.
Thanks for the setup video. I have a ESC without the 5 volt bec . Do you think the separate 5 volt bec power can connect to my radio receiver and pass through to the kopilot flight controller?
Hi, I've recently bought one of these to fit in my AR wing. Your installation guide was really nice and clear, thanks! I just wanted to ask when I turn on rth on the ground the servos seem to glitch or move in a pretty aggressive random motion it's knocked my confidence trying out the auto launch function tbh. Is this normal?! If not any ideas what it could be? TIA. AJ
Andrew, very informative indeed. Should the GPS be facing up the otherway ( The BN-220 GPS Label taped to the foam? Or does it not matter. I have no idea - I am setting up a ZOHD now and not sure. Also, can't seem to get the calibration working - no flashing lights ( I do have the switch set to stablised mode, GPS locked ).
Thanks Andrew, I've just bought three of these and you've answered a lot of my questions. Didn't know about the auto launch mode needing throttle. 👍 I did find that with Sbus, you can connect the throttle directly to the receiver (X8R). Cheers.
I've just spent a frustrating couple of hours when nothing worked as it should. The led's kept flashing and there was no beeping to search for satellites. I eventually discovered the switch I chose for the modes was reversed and I'd been in return to home since I started. I wish I could say I figured it out but I just flicked the switch for manual mode a bit harder than usual. All's well now (it was well all along but now I know it).
When you set the radio failsafe in RTH mode . Do you set the cruise throttle on your failsafe . I set up the Kopilot flight controller in the mini sky hunter with Ezuhf one of my more favorite planes. Thanks
Not sure if it's in here but off hand how do you setup failsafe RTH I heard you say it's in the receiver AUX chan but what do you do? Thank you, I know this is an old video but a friend and I are just setting these up now. Have a very merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
Great video as always, very informative. Just got a Kopilot (thus the question now), it seems you set it up, fly in manual mode, trim on the tx and land. You then re-set the Kopilot to allow for the tx trimming but do you then re-set the tx trims to zero? Thanks.
Hi Andrew, Thanks for putting up this lovely detailed presentation on ZOHD. Great Job! I have a quick question before I place the order, How do we connected two Ailerons that are controlled by two independent servos? Do we need a Y cable or the board supports two servos for Ailerons.
PWM info is WRONG - CH1 AIL is the white cable on the 3 pin connector and the signal cables for CH2-5 are on the other connector and you need to be run AETRM
Sorry mate, I don't know what you have on your Tx/Rx pair but, for a standard AETR system (Futaba, Flysky) You plug the 4-pin PWM connector into the Rx signal outputs 1 to 4 (with the white wire into no1 - Aileron) and the 3-pin connector into channel 5 signal/power/ground group. Tested with at least 6 units between our group.
Hi andrew. I finally got to fly using this unit. It really is awsome. It would be great if RTH and FENCE mode were on a switch on my transmitter. I'm wondering if you could use a buddy box with this setup? Would be great to help beginners.
Hi Andrews. Thanks for another great video. I’ve just brought myself a KOPILOT lite and am looking forward to installing it. Just one question though if that’s ok? What way up does the GPS unit go ? Don’t see it mentioned anywhere in the manual . Many thanks and happy flying. ✈️
So this Kopilot system comes included with the ZOHD Talon EVO FPV plane. For long distance FPV flying over 2km, is there a special SBUS receiver you recommend to avoid losing signal?
Hi Andrew, where did you get the Track sounds “Manual mode” and “rtl” (return to launch)? When I was setting up the transmitter those track sounds weren’t available for the 3 position switch that I selected. Thanks for a great video.
Have you used the ZOHD camera system yet? How do you feel about its OSD overlay? Is it worth the $36 for this unit sold alone? Got another AIO cam that might work better for less $$ ? Great install demo. Thanks. Jim
Can i have crow mix braking when my ailerons are plugged into a ZHOD KOPILOT LITE but turned off? Current set up is a Voalntex Phoenix V2, Flysky FS-i6x and FS-i6b, plus the Kopilot. what i am thinking is it possible to use the crow mix when the Kopilot is NOT engaged like when coming into landing i turn the Kopilot off so would crow braking then work or not? or would i need a bigger number receiver? as i have a 6 channel that is all used up.
@@AndrewNewton Thanks Andrew, I understand that the Ant. needs to point to the sky but which side of the Module is the Ant.:) It doesn't say "this side up".. Regards, Pete
Hi Andrew, Do you know if I can mix differential thrust on this FC? I'm making a massive twin motor with landing gear without any wheel steering. Do you know if it won't bug-out and support this mix?
@@AndrewNewton Hey man! - I eventually didn't install the Kopilot on my ''Twin Giant'' design to test the differential. But the aircraft turned out pretty darn good! Even Ed himself from EA positively reacted to the flight video! I hope you'll check it out.
I did not understand. So the stabilized mode is like a horizon mode, and the manual mode is like an acro mode? Or is the manual like a passthrough mode?
Hi Andrew I love your videos thank you for all your great material I am building your beginner plane and it is getting there. I was wondering as it only has rudder and elevator would it still be possible to install the kopilot on that without the ailerons?
Hi Andrew. I’m new to RC but built a Multiplex Heron with a FrSky x18. I like the idea of this RTH function. If I plug the servos into the Kopilot then does that mean I loose all the mixing and deflections I took ages to setup when the servos were plugged directly into the receiver?
@@AndrewNewton So if I just want to use it for RTH then I’d fly manual 99% of the time and just flick the switch to engage RTH, at which point the Kopilot kicks in and disregards all my settings. If that’s the case then when selecting manual mode, does the transmitter flick to different model on the transmitter or if it how can you setup manually mode like I have it now, without the KoPilot? I’m struggling to see why people would want to get rid of all the mixing and trims and fly like that all the time. Doesn’t that defeat much of the enjoyment of RC flying.
I have watched so many of these set up vids trying to figure out what to do to set up and fly my first plane. This is the first vid that has left me with a sense of hope that I may be able to make more then a first and last flight all in the same moment. Everyone wish my dart sub250 good luck. Thank you Mr. Newton. 62 years old and ready for my new adventure.
Never too old for flying
Several videos on the kopilot but until I came across yours could not succeed. Now working /flying GREAT.
GREAT WORK and thumbs thumbs thumbs UP!!!
Great to hear, thanks
Prob the best money spent on a stabiliser. RECOMMEND. Went from crashing every 5 mins to not crashing at all. Can't learn to fly if you break something every 5 mins. Get a bit loose just flick the switch and go again. Brilliant
Благодаря са прекрасното видео.Радвам се,че помагате на хората за новостите в нашето хобито.Бъдете здрав!
My pleasure, thanks
great to see the launch mode , was wondering if throttle was needed, im glad you tried it . thanks for all the videos ! a real help to anyone trying to build a model
finally someone who does not assume anything for his viewers and takes it step by step! i have been flying drones for years but have had so much trouble setting this kopilot system correct! thanks so much andrew! nice video good info!!
Thanks, it's a very tricky video to make.
That launch assist would do wonders for my ego. I'd look like I know what I'm doing !
Haha, hands off, wave to the crowd
I like this autopilot system, especially the RTH launch and auto throttle power up when , throwing the plane on take off . Another very helpful review ! Thank you Andrew !
I am about to install the kopilot in my ZOHD Dart Extreme. I had a few questions after reading the manual and you have answered all of them. Thanks.
Jeff Jenken how did you connect all servo leads to Kopilot. Did you use Y lead to connect both leads from each wing?
Awesome tutorial Andrew. Thanks for taking the time to explain this so clearly. Much appreciated
He does do such amazing thorough no Hype reviews.. much like Painless360..
@@Billbobaker I agree. They are both my ' go to' rc channels and learned alot from both of them
@@beefybeef1326 agreed, both are a font of knowledge
Of course you have done a set up video for this! Excellent as well! Cheers Andrew.
Hi Andrew, I have a kopilot and was having trouble working it out, so thanks again for taking the time to do the video as it has helped me to get it sorted, good one mate, Andy Smith...
Excellent, glad I could help
Oh boy you're braver than me. Everything works with my kopilot but I haven't done fence mode yet and I haven't turned off my radio. It has saved my butt so many times. I just did my first rolls today with no assist. And loops. I lose video when I'm upside down.
Greetings from Shetland again Andrew, thanks for that video. Sorely tempted to get a fixed wing again. I used to have an ardupilot setup but this is soo much simpler, cheaper and smaller. Really appreciate the walkthrough.
Hey Nick. Yes the Kopilots are pretty simple and work well. We have recently moved to a coastal town and now see whales, seals and dolphins daily. Not quite the Shetlands but still excellent.
@@AndrewNewton I look forward to seeing what you capture! Got a swim with a Basking Shark in poor viz 2 weeks ago...I'll confess it spooked me a little 🤣
Nice walk through! 😃
Dooood . SOLD . i wasn't going to buy anything for a while but after watching your vid i bought one for my Rander2000 :) you do the best vids. Keep it up . Thankyou.
Thanks Jimmy
Hi Andrew,
Great videos on the Kopilot. I have one successful model using it. By accident I learned my “lowly” Orange R615X receiver’s default Failsafe setting is the “Preset” mode..! Thus, when setting up the Rx failsafe to RTH mode, the low cost 615X handles the return to home perfectly. Cheers....
Well done. Yes preset is the only option for a lot of receivers
Nice one Andrew, the best explanation on RUclips. Regards, Pete
Thanks Peter. I like to keep it simple and clear.
Andrew, very nice review indeed. Couple of points that are worth noting. 1) As with most stabs of this kind you do not need to use a Y lead on the ailerons. You can use (say) channel 5 or 6 direct from the receiver for the second aileron. The KoPilot will only stabilise one aileron but this is perfectly adequate for most models. I have used it with other stabs which do not have internal mixing for dual ailerons. It also works with my Kopilot. 2) I'm sure the 70ft RTH height is not AGL but Above launch point height. There is no way the Kopilot can allow for changes in ground level without a radio altimeter or internal terrain map so you might run into trouble if you expect it to work in hilly terrain. John
Thanks, great info,
Thank you so much man you’re the only person that’s done the review of this that has given me the information I need thank you I’m definitely getting this
My pleasure!
I'm using Radix Brain Flight Controller and Black Sheep GPS if I knew this was out I would have bought it before my flight controller,
This looks much easier than my setup !
But now tempted to buy this on another Wing build.
I love the launch mode.
One main reason i'm getting it
Great Video!!! I have just installed this in my FPV Scout Plane and am Excited about getting it in the air. This video Inspired even more.!!!!
Excellent. Good luck with the Scout.
Hi Andrew..... fitted the Kopilot Lite System to my volantex ranger 1600 and it`s working a treat... thank you for the help ;)
My pleasure, it is a simple system
great video of how it all works Andrew....installing mine on a flying wing as we speak.....got it all set up thanks to your explanation.....will post a video of how it ends up...thanks once again.
That's what I like to hear. It can be frustrating
Andrew, top marks for finding the launch assist mode, non of the other testers mentioned that very handy feature on this, will be great in my mini skyhunter, the gains work in the same way as an eagletree guardian, turn for correct stab direction
Yes is only gets an obscure mention in the marketing. More operation detail would make life easier.
Agreed Also the first one I have ran across that showed ALL the functions in Action especially RTL. That was great!!!!
Looks a nice bit of kit. Think a couple of my mates may be trying this.
Pilots have been asking for a simple FC with RTH for years. Now there are several options out there including this one. The interesting thing about the Painless 360 review of this FC is there is no mention of the Launch feature. That option is a huge plus on this FC.
Finally I knew something Lee didn't. I usually have to watch his videos before I know what I'm doing.
Um amigo meu instalou uma coisa destas e funciona muito bem.
Um sucesso!
Excellent to hear!
@@AndrewNewton UAU. Did you understand portuguese. Bravo.
Thanks Andrew, another great video. 😀
Love the auto stuff , auto home etc works well
Best Kopilot video I've seen. Thanks.
Thanks Bernie. Not easy to demo this stuff in a simple way
Too cool, i have that in my cart for the skyhunter and sonic AR 900mm, thanks!
Thank you! For all your efforts in testing. It is really appreciated.
My pleasure
WOW this is awesome, might have to pick one up. Thanks for sharing!
Great stuff. I have just ordered it and will put it into one of my trainers.
Thanks, learned a lot here, mine came without instructions so I've struggled. This has ironed out a few things for me.
There are traps. ESCs can be a pain with flight control boards
Excellent demo! Would like to see the vc400 install demo.
Next video
I wound up setting the gain for the elevator at the maximum and the aileron gain about half and the stabilizer works perfectly.
That's on a ZOHD Nano Talon Black Ops.
Good info thanks Joe. I had to dial everything right down to minimum for the Talon 250
Very nice tutorial Andrew!
Many thanks!
Excellent tutorial thanks Andrew... 🏴✈️
Thanks for Magnificent video ...
Actually been witing on a decent review of the Kopilot since its release earlier this year. Looks great for long range when you don't want to use a Pixhawk or Inav.
Hmmm looking forward to you getting into Ardupilot. I do remember you saying about autopilots "there interesting but I dont really need them." I think that still stands true but they can be helpful.
As my buddy MADRC says "Dont leave home without one"
@@AndrewNewton So you found it's really good? Seems it replaces stuff that 5 years old and alot cheaper.
I knew nothing about these GPS gyro RTH / stabilisation modules and that was a very useful video. Good to see you use the Firefly 8S 090 lens for videoing, I use the same for the RC video on my channel. Only 5K subscribers so far , a way to go to catch you!
Glad to hear it Bob, I am one of your 5K. You deserve more.
@@AndrewNewton Hey, thanks. I'm flattered!
@@AndrewNewton You make good clear presentations without any waffle. Good work!
Thanks Bob, I'm no good at waffle and padding
What do you have the radio failsafe set to in the model? Cut? Or custom to the Aux channel for rth
Custom - Ch 5 to RTH position
great video. thanks for showing n sharing
Another very helpful review ! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic video Andrew, best review I have seen on the Kopilot Lite, I am really impressed with how well it works in the Ranger G2 most of the videos I have watched featuring the Kopilot Lite the gains or throws have been too high and the plane or wing has had a fair amount of shake when stabilized. Really curious how it will perform in the lighter Dart 250 as I have one on the way, you may just save me some headaches. Thanks again always informative and a great source of inspiration, Cheers from the cold, rainy, snowing Midwest USA!
Thanks Keith. The Dart 250G + Kopilot video will be up tomorrow. Stabilisation gains do need to be dialled back a lot for the little Dart. Editing up a tweaking video right now.
I find these a bit troubling to properly set up and like a more hands on me only flying style..
But a return to home FPV is freaking amazing cool.
appreciate the video. I was about to put my kopilot board in my old crashtesthobby wing, now i dont have to read the manual :)
The manual is kind of confusing.
@@AndrewNewton strange that your the first person to mention the launch mode. That's awesome though.
Nice video. Can kopilot support flaps on a 4 channel fixed wing?
If you use SBUS there is a spare AUX channel on the Kopilot to use for flaps, or you can plug flaps straight in to your receiver ch 6
@@AndrewNewton thanks for responding!
Hi Adrew! I'm a fan of you but take more care with the antenna coaxes! They can break very easy, don't bend them so tight. Thx!
Ok thanks!
Dear Andrew, this FC Is cool. This little auto pilot seem a rebrand of the sn Sparrow with an external board for gain/rth/radius fence potentiometer. But 10€ more expensive. the funny thing is i fly it on my ranger G2. The only feature i nées to try to confirm the cloning is the autolaunch in RTH mode. I must warn you about the throttle handling on windy day. The auto pilot doesn't compute airspeed from gps speed ans throttle like ardupilot, i loose a lot of altitude in RTH on windy day.
Awesome review as usual.
Thanks for the throttle tip
Now that ardupilot supports cheap F4 and F7 boards, see no use for this, but I appreciate the simplicity.
All you need with this is the screwdriver, not a PC
@@AndrewNewton Agreed, this is a vast improvement for the majority of flyers who don't want to spend their time soldering and programming.
Thank you. I think I will stick to the FrSky S6R then.
Dam your videos are so good I can see you are making me spend a lot of money lol
Thanks for this one!
I have several of these great little FC's and on reading the accompanying leaflet it seems to be saying, if you don't plug in the GPS, you get altitude hold instead of RTH. I haven't tried it yet but if you're just flying locally, it could be useful to know.
Yes I must check that, thanks for the reminder John
If it works you could put the GPS on a switch and include that switch in your failsafe using the aux channel if you're on SBUS.
On second thoughts, home might be where the GPS was last switched on.
@@johnsheehy6172 I don't know but it's probable that the GPS unit will treat the point at which it acquires more than 6 satellites as the Home Point as long as it has Vcc and Ground continuously applied to it. The Kopilot unit will operate on that Home Point when it is receiving the information via the GPS Tx/Rx connections. So your set-up just might work by using ch6-AUX to operate an RC switch to connect or break the Tx? line. You would need to set the receiver to failsafe ch6 to re-connect when signal is lost.
High Andrew. Can you advise. could I put this unit into a full house sailplane. Multiplex heron.
Not if you want full house function. It will do ailerons only on a Y lead
Hi Andrew, congratulations on your channel.
I have a kopilot, why are movements in stabilized mode so limited compared to manual mode? Is there a possibility of increasing them to make the wing more agile?
thanks greetings
That's just the way it is. Need to increase your throws so that manual flying is good at 50% rates then program 100% rate for stabilised modes.
Thanks Andrew, I am 100% stabilized, I still do not have a good response in stabilized, when I have lower gains I have more aileron travel and it is more agile worse it does not stabilize well, it jumps, I cannot find the balance between well stabilized and more aileron control and depth.
perhaps ZOHD should consider the possibility of better adjusting this problem.
thanks greetings
Andy, yet again another great demo. I assume that ailerons would have to go through y lead so they utilise one channe on the board. I currently have them on ch 1 and 6 so I can mix them for flaps.
That's right Y-lead required for this
@@AndrewNewton after everything I've learnt from all your mixes and here I am about to buy a new gadget only to remove them lol
Thanks for the setup video. I have a ESC without the 5 volt bec . Do you think the separate 5 volt bec power can connect to my radio receiver and pass through to the kopilot flight controller?
Yes, absolutely
Can you program a flight path with weight points
Not with the Kopilot.
Fantastic video. Tanks!
How about shutting the motor off once the plane's circling above you ? Will it auto land ?
Cheers
When the battery expires maybe.
Andrew Newton Oh, you mean you can't turn the motor off while in automatic mode ?
@@AndrewNewton Hahaha, I love that reply.
Hi, I've recently bought one of these to fit in my AR wing. Your installation guide was really nice and clear, thanks! I just wanted to ask when I turn on rth on the ground the servos seem to glitch or move in a pretty aggressive random motion it's knocked my confidence trying out the auto launch function tbh. Is this normal?! If not any ideas what it could be? TIA. AJ
That's normal behaviour. Time to chuck it! Just make sure elevons are working in the right direction for sticks AND stabilisation.
@@AndrewNewton thanks! Keep the videos coming!
Have there been any fly away issues with kopiolt?
Not that I am aware of
Thank you for this !
Andrew, very informative indeed. Should the GPS be facing up the otherway ( The BN-220 GPS Label taped to the foam? Or does it not matter. I have no idea - I am setting up a ZOHD now and not sure. Also, can't seem to get the calibration working - no flashing lights ( I do have the switch set to stablised mode, GPS locked ).
Antenna should be facing the sky, so Beitian label faces the ground. Watch my other Kopilot videos for trouble shooting tips
Thanks Andrew, I've just bought three of these and you've answered a lot of my questions. Didn't know about the auto launch mode needing throttle. 👍
I did find that with Sbus, you can connect the throttle directly to the receiver (X8R).
Cheers.
You can but throttle needs to connect to the board for Launch Assist and correct RTH throttle control.
@@AndrewNewton thanks, you probably saved me several hours of frustration....and possibly a lot of glue 😁
I've just spent a frustrating couple of hours when nothing worked as it should. The led's kept flashing and there was no beeping to search for satellites. I eventually discovered the switch I chose for the modes was reversed and I'd been in return to home since I started. I wish I could say I figured it out but I just flicked the switch for manual mode a bit harder than usual. All's well now (it was well all along but now I know it).
I have a Kopilot setup and trouble shooting video ready to go. The same issue frustrated me for a while too.
Nice video. Just not sure how you set the failsafe to rth if connection is lost
Do you know how to set failsafe on your receiver? Which transmitter?
@@AndrewNewton yes. Am running crcrossfire with the teranis qx7. I have the failsafe set to cut.
Ok, I don't know Crossfire. Look at Painless360s channel
Can you change the direction of the Auto Launch? Mine only goes Clockwise.
No, there is no way to change it
When you set the radio failsafe in RTH mode . Do you set the cruise throttle on your failsafe . I set up the Kopilot flight controller in the mini sky hunter with Ezuhf one of my more favorite planes. Thanks
No, just set Failsafe to activate RTH Mode, dont include throttle because the Kopilot takes control.
Did kopilot has autolaunch function?
Yes it does. Launch in RTH mode with the throttle not on zero
Not sure if it's in here but off hand how do you setup failsafe RTH I heard you say it's in the receiver AUX chan but what do you do? Thank you, I know this is an old video but a friend and I are just setting these up now. Have a very merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
Depends on your radio but here's how to do it with FS-i6 radio ruclips.net/video/Ogr02vkxdE0/видео.html Merry Christmas yo ho
Will this work with any of the Hitec 2.4 receivers?
Any PWM receiver is OK. But it need AETR channel order
Is there provision for mounting the Kopolite on it's side, ie, on the side of a profile fuselage?
No, has to be flat and pointing forward.
Great video as always, very informative. Just got a Kopilot (thus the question now), it seems you set it up, fly in manual mode, trim on the tx and land. You then re-set the Kopilot to allow for the tx trimming but do you then re-set the tx trims to zero? Thanks.
No you would leave the trims as they were. But are best to land then adjust the pushrods manually first, then you will not need any trim.
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for putting up this lovely detailed presentation on ZOHD. Great Job!
I have a quick question before I place the order, How do we connected two Ailerons that are controlled by two independent servos?
Do we need a Y cable or the board supports two servos for Ailerons.
Must use a Y lead for ailerons with the Kopilot
Very nice big fan love from india
Greetings to India
Boss can you still use rates ? I just ordered this Ko..excited
Need 100% rates when setting up so that the stick commands work. After setup you can use rates.
@@AndrewNewton When I get my molds all done I will send you a prototype winger . you guys cant go past range of site right?
Hello
I have a question
We connect the ailerons with a Y cable
Correct, that's the only way with Kopilot
@@AndrewNewton Thank you for your response
PWM info is WRONG - CH1 AIL is the white cable on the 3 pin connector and the signal cables for CH2-5 are on the other connector and you need to be run AETRM
Sorry mate, I don't know what you have on your Tx/Rx pair but, for a standard AETR system (Futaba, Flysky) You plug the 4-pin PWM connector into the Rx signal outputs 1 to 4 (with the white wire into no1 - Aileron) and the 3-pin connector into channel 5 signal/power/ground group. Tested with at least 6 units between our group.
Hi andrew. I finally got to fly using this unit. It really is awsome. It would be great if RTH and FENCE mode were on a switch on my transmitter. I'm wondering if you could use a buddy box with this setup? Would be great to help beginners.
Buddy box is more a transmitter function so it should work.
what is stabilized mode? Is that the first position on the 3 way switch that controls manual mode and RTH
As it comes UP=RTH, Middle=Manual, DOWN=Stabilized
So just to be clear, for your failsafe settings on the RX the only stick setting presaved was the RTL switch?
Correct. Only the RTL switch, nothing else
@@AndrewNewton That helps! Thank you!!
Hi Andrew, will this work with a Spectrum non gyro receiver like a 4channel AR410.
It comes with a PWM cable so any PWM receiver is OK
Hi Andrews. Thanks for another great video. I’ve just brought myself a KOPILOT lite and am looking forward to installing it. Just one question though if that’s ok? What way up does the GPS unit go ? Don’t see it mentioned anywhere in the manual . Many thanks and happy flying. ✈️
See how I have it mounted in the video. Beitian text facing down.
Andrew Newton
That’s great. Thank you. ✈️
So this Kopilot system comes included with the ZOHD Talon EVO FPV plane. For long distance FPV flying over 2km, is there a special SBUS receiver you recommend to avoid losing signal?
FrSKY R9 system is what I use
Hi Andrew, where did you get the Track sounds “Manual mode” and “rtl” (return to launch)? When I was setting up the transmitter those track sounds weren’t available for the 3 position switch that I selected. Thanks for a great video.
All included in the Amber sound pack. Assign tracks to switch positions in the Special Functions screen
@@AndrewNewton Thanks Andrew. Your knowledge is invaluable. Really appreciate your help.
Hi I brought the dart 250g and I want to know can I reverse my servos or channels I have the kopilot. Thanks 😊
Reverse movement in your radio and reverse stabilisation using the Kopilot pots
Have you used the ZOHD camera system yet? How do you feel about its OSD overlay? Is it worth the $36 for this unit sold alone? Got another AIO cam that might work better for less $$ ? Great install demo. Thanks. Jim
Best of the All in One cameras, but a normal FPV cam will give less distorted image. OSD is great if you want it.
Thanks for your reply. What other AIO would you suggest that has better imaging? Do you have a you tube video on the use of the ZOHD camera?
Can i have crow mix braking when my ailerons are plugged into a ZHOD KOPILOT LITE but turned off? Current set up is a Voalntex Phoenix V2, Flysky FS-i6x and FS-i6b, plus the Kopilot. what i am thinking is it possible to use the crow mix when the Kopilot is NOT engaged like when coming into landing i turn the Kopilot off so would crow braking then work or not? or would i need a bigger number receiver? as i have a 6 channel that is all used up.
Hi Andrew, do you think it matters which way up the GPS Module is installed ? ... Regards, Pete
Very much. Antenna has to point at the sky, but it can be under foam.
@@AndrewNewton Thanks Andrew, I understand that the Ant. needs to point to the sky but which side of the Module is the Ant.:) It doesn't say "this side up".. Regards, Pete
@@PeterWinnett Printed label (and back-up battery) is down.
Hi Andrew,
Do you know if I can mix differential thrust on this FC? I'm making a massive twin motor with landing gear without any wheel steering. Do you know if it won't bug-out and support this mix?
Dont know really. You might have to be the pioneer and let us know if it works.
@@AndrewNewton Great, I'll let you know.
@@AndrewNewton Hey man! - I eventually didn't install the Kopilot on my ''Twin Giant'' design to test the differential. But the aircraft turned out pretty darn good! Even Ed himself from EA positively reacted to the flight video! I hope you'll check it out.
Hello Well, I have a zhod that of 900m you really recommend this stabilizer you find some better ones greetings and thanks
If you just want a stabiliser NX3 gyro is good
Thank you.
I did not understand. So the stabilized mode is like a horizon mode, and the manual mode is like an acro mode? Or is the manual like a passthrough mode?
Stab mode is like Angle mode. Manual is passthrough.
Hi Andrew I love your videos thank you for all your great material I am building your beginner plane and it is getting there. I was wondering as it only has rudder and elevator would it still be possible to install the kopilot on that without the ailerons?
I have tried INAV in that way and it sort of works as long as the plane is very docile.
@@AndrewNewton thank you for your quick answer I might enable the ailerons on the plane and use the stabilisation option
Hi Andrew. I’m new to RC but built a Multiplex Heron with a FrSky x18. I like the idea of this RTH function. If I plug the servos into the Kopilot then does that mean I loose all the mixing and deflections I took ages to setup when the servos were plugged directly into the receiver?
Correct. No mixing or trims if using a flight control board. The radio trims would only work in Manual mode. Best to set throws and trims mechanically
@@AndrewNewton So if I just want to use it for RTH then I’d fly manual 99% of the time and just flick the switch to engage RTH, at which point the Kopilot kicks in and disregards all my settings.
If that’s the case then when selecting manual mode, does the transmitter flick to different model on the transmitter or if it how can you setup manually mode like I have it now, without the KoPilot?
I’m struggling to see why people would want to get rid of all the mixing and trims and fly like that all the time. Doesn’t that defeat much of the enjoyment of RC flying.
Yes, I would much rather fly the plane myself in manual. You could have trims and mixes only active when the mode switch is in the Manual position.