The PICOPILOT-NA consists of two circuit boards, wire harness and a GPS receiver and programming software CD. The -NA performs GPS navigation, roll control (wing leveling) and altitude hold. PICOPILOT was designed for rudder-only, electric motor-gliders (without ailerons ) but it can be adapted to control trainer type planes with ailerons. The control system is designed to interface directly to a 5v RC receiver which provides ENABLE and MANUAL commands. 3v RC receivers can be used with the addition of RC buffers.
Specifications
PCB Size: 2.0"L x 1.0"W x 0.7"H
PCB Weight: 1.1oz ( 2.2oz with PICO-GPS )
Max. Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL
Altitude Hold: +/- 20 ft ( level flight )
Max Airspeed: 50 mph (depends on airframe stability )
Min. Airspeed: 5 mph
Turn radius: ~100ft @ 25mph
Attitude control loop: 3 Hz ( NAV & ALT controller )
Power: 5.0v - 7.0v @ 50ma
Not recommended for helicopters.
This autopilot system has been classified 9A012 by the US Commerce Department and requires an export license ( except Canada ).
