Autopilot Beta Test
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The map is set to shift up when a marker is picked up, does this not happen for you?
This can be done from the Mode Controls already by tapping the Focus Subject item.
What is the use case for this (as opposed to just tapping clockwise or counter clockwise)?
You can always just do mid-air calibration at wherever the aircraft is, which will be "ground level" and then the min-altitude means 1m above that level.
Thanks for the mock-up. Would it be good enough to be able to just draw a curved path instead of having all the fancy handles?
Re map markers: Yes map does move up. When I press the middle of the map marker the tip of the maker ends up right below my finger. If I try to aim for the tip of the marker to press and hold, and i am successful, then when dragging i can see the tip but very often i miss the tip and end up with the long press menu instead. How about just increasing the distance that the map pops up? Or making it pop down instead of up? Great idea btw making the map and the marker move together!!
Re mid air calibration: Can you explain the procedure a little more when i would do the mid air calibration? Can I start the cruise mode then do it? Or do i have to fly there first without Autopilot and then open Autopilot?
Re Orbit degree limits: My idea is that by limiting the degrees of the Orbit would no longer be a full circle. For example i want to fly an Orbit around a lighthouse but the lighthouse has trees behind it so i cant do a full circle so then i could do a semicircle only as far as the trees would allow.
I think the amount is built-in behavior to Google Maps so not sure if it can be changed. Is using the long-press menu good enough (dragging becomes a moot point)?
You have to fly there first. You can either do it not using Autopilot, or you can have Autopilot open and in the Flight Dashboard (but not engaged). Once you get the aircraft to "ground level", start the engage sequence and go to town.
I suppose it would then also need to have an entrance and an exit point? Once it starts getting complicated enough it sounds like something better handled by waypoint mode.
Love the icons! Great job. Really helps with quickly understanding the settings.
More visual UI = better
More visual UI = better
Yes i guess youre right i could just use long press and choose "Orbit Center" but this is not as precise as being able to see the tip of the icon and put it exactly where you want it. Also, long press wont work once you have waypoint mode and you already have a bunch of waypoints.
There is already an entry point. Is the circle not the entry point? All you need to do is open it up from there. Exit is not necessary because it would just go back and forth or stop if you prefer. Much easier than waypoints for something simple. And it would be something other people dont have and fun to play with
The partial orbit idea being discussed could be considered less than 360 degree orbit or it could be thought of a curved zip line. I could see both descriptions working.
Another use case is doing real estate work where you want a nice view of a back yard but don't want to go around the house. Yes it could be done post production. Or in my case, I am building a large deck and been documenting progress and only care about the back of the house. I have tried zip line but it doesn't give it as nice of look as a radius flight pattern does.
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You mean like Airnest? That's nice to have for quick results, but how can I modify a drawn path if I'm not satisfied with it's outcome. Do I have to draw it over and over again?
Anyway, it would be very helpful to have any kind of option to fly curved open paths for Dolly shot scenarios in lower heights like the lighthouse example @gegdd mentioned, no matter if it's based on Orbit, ZipLine, free drawn paths or in the coming waypoint mode.
It is coming in 3.0, we promise.
In the meantime, against our better judgement, we are adding minimum altitude as low as 0m (1m selectable on controls). Here is an example, which resulted in several near-crashes during filming (notice the sign fly by at 0:05), so beware.
hi all! attempting to work on why I suddenly am unable to connect to beta version of autopilot. is it possible to delete the MFI certificate? and if so do I have to get a new invite to the beta? I'm feeling really stupid right now. thank you for any help.
Version 2.2 has been submitted to Apple for approval. Here is a teaser of the upcoming Waypoint mode in 3.0, complete with multiple Focus points, Bézier curves, segment splitting, and size / rotation / position transforming:
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does anyone know why when i use Focus mode and try to test it on my desk it does not point to the operator? instead once engaged the camera points somwehere else. I am using ipad air 2 and use barometer and notivce the status says below flight deck. Does my inspire need to be in the air for it to work?
Great, that looks like it's easy and simple to setup and to modify path segments, with powerful functionality! You really nailed it.
Will it be possible to set different heights for single waypoints?
Focus relies on GPS to function (not image recognition). If you are inside and close to the aircraft, the signal accuracy probably isn't enough to get a good lock.
Yes. Do you want it to linearly interpolate altitude between the points like zip line? Also, would you prefer to set a speed for the segment, or speeds at each point and have it interpolate the speed between the point?
Great! Interpolation of attitude like in zip line would be very fine. For example I think of a large flown curve planned with three or more waypoints with some ascending between them.
Regarding speed, I thing it would be more flexible without being more complicated to define the speed at waypoint level instead of segment level, and interpolate speed changes between waypoints, if ithat's not to complicated?
V3 looks to be another awesome release. I continue to be impressed at the amount of development you are doing and releasing.
For each waypoint or segment, will there be options for what the camera should be focused on and what to do (i.e. Take snapshot, quick pano, etc)?
For waypoint entry, will there be an option to import waypoints? Looking at some way to build a flight plan offline and preferable from a PC/Mac. Maybe email a file created offline, click on the attachment and have it auto import into Autoflight or could use something like Dropbox for integration.
I could see some applications of sharing flight plans as well. For commercial applications where you have multiple aircraft and or pilots. For my use in Search And Rescue, being able to build a flight plan and share it would be helpful.
For each waypoint or segment, will there be options for what the camera should be focused on and what to do (i.e. Take snapshot, quick pano, etc)?
For waypoint entry, will there be an option to import waypoints? Looking at some way to build a flight plan offline and preferable from a PC/Mac. Maybe email a file created offline, click on the attachment and have it auto import into Autoflight or could use something like Dropbox for integration.
I could see some applications of sharing flight plans as well. For commercial applications where you have multiple aircraft and or pilots. For my use in Search And Rescue, being able to build a flight plan and share it would be helpful.
