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
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.
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!!
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
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....
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 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 !
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
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 🤣
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.
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...
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.
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).
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Sok videót néztem már ebben a kérdésben.Gratulálok köszi! Etetőhajóhoz keresek robotpilóta rendszert elérhető áron. Vajon ez a ZOHD Kopilot jó lehet nekem etetőhajóhoz? Vagy tud ajánlani nekem másikat. Feladat kijelölt ponthoz menjen a hajó. A--B vissza B--A.
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.
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!
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 ).
Hi! Great video. Questions: 1. My wing flies well in normal mode. It flies also well in stab mode but I have almost no control in this mode. The travel of Ail and Ele is much less in this mode, almost nothing. Why? Using a frsky taranis q7. 2. For the throttle to work on my controller I have to inverse it (weight -100 on Taranis). 3. I cannot calibrate the plane (sticks inside and down). The green leds won't flash after 5 seconds. Thanks.
Thanks Martin. I have a video showing all the setup and problems coming soon. 1. That is the way Kopilot works and I agree there is not enough control in stabilise mode. Need to increase the throws mechanically by changing which hole the pushrods connect to, then reducing the weights just for manual mode switch position. 2. That is weird. Have you inverted Ch3 in the Outputs page? 3. To use the stick command method of level calibration you must have 100 weight on Ch1 Ail, Ch2 Ele, Ch3 Thr and Ch4 Rud and no throttle cut activated. Kopilot does the level cal automatically when you plug the battery in so maybe dont bother with the stick command method. Must be in Stabilise mode (not RTH)
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.
I've had over a dozen successful flights with Kopilot on my ZOHD Drift. But the first time I used RTH, I was unable to switch out of RTH after the model started circling over my home point. I tried both manual and stabilize. Finally, after about 5 minutes and repeated tries, I was able to switch back to stabilize and land. I'm using a TBS Crossfire receiver and had good link quality. Just wondering if anyone had a similar experience.
If I were using a Micro Skyhunter with no rudder, could I use one of those cheap 2 servo pan/tilts, and plug one into aux, and the other into rudder channel? Then just remap the rudder and aux channels to the wheels on the flysky?
Aux (Ch6) is only usable if you connect via SBUS, but yes it should work. Better to plug the pan/tilt straight into your receiver if you can. But you need the rudder channel if you want to do the recalibration using stick commands.
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?
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?
Bought the Kopilot, all ok , my question is how to set RTH if there is signal loss. How do I do set failsafe on my Frsky receiver and settings on Taranis radio?
Depends on your receiver but with X Series - Flick your mode switch to RTH position, In the model setup scroll down to Failsafe, change to Custom then select Set. I have uploaded a photo of the screen in my Community Tab
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
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
@@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
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!
If stability mode requires satellite lock then during flight if satellite lock is lost does Kopilot revert to manual mode (am preparing for first flight)
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.
hi Andrew great video, can you tell me how to set up failsafe I'm using jumper t16pro and crossfire nano I don't know how to set it up, I turn the tx off and the motor stops completely. thank you.
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.
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
1. - is it necessary to have the Adjustment board permanently connected to the Kopilot Settings connector during the flight of the plane? 2. - does Kopilot remember that the RTH mode was set, for example, even after disconnecting the Adjustment board from the Settings connector?
@@cjapka It has been reported that you must pull the setting board plug only while power is ON! Powering OFF before removing setting board can lead to loss of settings just added.Sounds crazy but said to be true!
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
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.
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.
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.
nice video, can I ask you a question? where should the switch be for the "rth" function? in my remote control I have position 1 output at 100%, position 2 output at 0%, position 3 output -100%, which should I choose?
@@AndrewNewton ok thanks Andrew, the question would be buy it for a plane? without stabilizing the rudder something very important is missing. what do you think? Thank you, your videos are wonderful.
@@AndrewNewton Thank you as always for kindly responding, the main use is to have a stable video. Greetings from Argentina! I invite you to our aeromodelling channel: instagram.com/aeromodelismo_navarro/
Excellent video. I'm curious to know if it can recover from a spin stall? My nephew has the old Nano Talon and has gotten it into a bad spin stall in stabilize mode several times and the only way out seems to be to go to manual and correct there (if you have enough height of course). I'm now changing his fuselage and wonder if this is the time to switch stabilizers.
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. ✈️
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 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?
Hello Andrew. Great video once again. Listen bud I am setting up a new nano talon EVO with Kop_Pilot and I am wanting to get the failsafe settings correct. What I need to know is when I am in my failsafe custom settings what do we do with the throttle. I ask this cause once channel 5 RTH is initiated I would think the kopilot will be controlling throttle as if we engaged RTH by switch. Please let me know how the failsafe on open tx should be setup. Thanks in advance buddy_ Joe
Kopilot handles the throttle so you dont need to set it in the custom failsafe setup. Here's photo of the failsafe screen th-cam.com/users/postUgy99qSI7mOi5_1US894AaABCQ
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 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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 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 !
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,
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?
Of course you have done a set up video for this! Excellent as well! Cheers Andrew.
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 🤣
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
Nice walk through! 😃
Um amigo meu instalou uma coisa destas e funciona muito bem.
Um sucesso!
Excellent to hear!
@@AndrewNewton UAU. Did you understand portuguese. Bravo.
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.
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
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
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
I love the launch mode.
One main reason i'm getting it
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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
Nice one Andrew, the best explanation on TH-cam. Regards, Pete
Thanks Peter. I like to keep it simple and clear.
Looks a nice bit of kit. Think a couple of my mates may be trying this.
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!
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
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 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.
Best Kopilot video I've seen. Thanks.
Thanks Bernie. Not easy to demo this stuff in a simple way
Thank you. I think I will stick to the FrSky S6R then.
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
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
Thanks Andrew, another great video. 😀
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
Love the auto stuff , auto home etc works well
Thanks for Magnificent video ...
Too cool, i have that in my cart for the skyhunter and sonic AR 900mm, thanks!
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.
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.
Sok videót néztem már ebben a kérdésben.Gratulálok köszi! Etetőhajóhoz keresek robotpilóta rendszert elérhető áron. Vajon ez a ZOHD Kopilot jó lehet nekem etetőhajóhoz? Vagy tud ajánlani nekem másikat. Feladat kijelölt ponthoz menjen a hajó. A--B vissza B--A.
Not suitable for boats. You need something like SpeedyBee F405 Wing and INAV or Ardupilot with GPS and compass
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.
WOW this is awesome, might have to pick one up. Thanks for sharing!
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
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
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 th-cam.com/video/Ogr02vkxdE0/w-d-xo.html Merry Christmas yo ho
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
Hi! Great video.
Questions:
1. My wing flies well in normal mode. It flies also well in stab mode but I have almost no control in this mode. The travel of Ail and Ele is much less in this mode, almost nothing. Why? Using a frsky taranis q7.
2. For the throttle to work on my controller I have to inverse it (weight -100 on Taranis).
3. I cannot calibrate the plane (sticks inside and down). The green leds won't flash after 5 seconds.
Thanks.
Thanks Martin. I have a video showing all the setup and problems coming soon.
1. That is the way Kopilot works and I agree there is not enough control in stabilise mode. Need to increase the throws mechanically by changing which hole the pushrods connect to, then reducing the weights just for manual mode switch position.
2. That is weird. Have you inverted Ch3 in the Outputs page?
3. To use the stick command method of level calibration you must have 100 weight on Ch1 Ail, Ch2 Ele, Ch3 Thr and Ch4 Rud and no throttle cut activated. Kopilot does the level cal automatically when you plug the battery in so maybe dont bother with the stick command method. Must be in Stabilise mode (not RTH)
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.
Very nice tutorial Andrew!
Many thanks!
Another very helpful review ! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! For all your efforts in testing. It is really appreciated.
My pleasure
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
Excellent tutorial thanks Andrew... 🏴✈️
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.
I've had over a dozen successful flights with Kopilot on my ZOHD Drift. But the first time I used RTH, I was unable to switch out of RTH after the model started circling over my home point. I tried both manual and stabilize. Finally, after about 5 minutes and repeated tries, I was able to switch back to stabilize and land. I'm using a TBS Crossfire receiver and had good link quality. Just wondering if anyone had a similar experience.
It happened to me in geofence mode but not RTH
If I were using a Micro Skyhunter with no rudder, could I use one of those cheap 2 servo pan/tilts, and plug one into aux, and the other into rudder channel? Then just remap the rudder and aux channels to the wheels on the flysky?
Aux (Ch6) is only usable if you connect via SBUS, but yes it should work. Better to plug the pan/tilt straight into your receiver if you can. But you need the rudder channel if you want to do the recalibration using stick commands.
great video. thanks for showing n sharing
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
Excellent demo! Would like to see the vc400 install demo.
Next video
hello you understand that the controller works, you recommend it if it works well the return home thanks for your answer greetings excellent videos
Yes Return to Home works very well
Great stuff. I have just ordered it and will put it into one of my trainers.
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
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
Bought the Kopilot, all ok , my question is how to set RTH if there is signal loss. How do I do set failsafe on my Frsky receiver and settings on Taranis radio?
Depends on your receiver but with X Series - Flick your mode switch to RTH position, In the model setup scroll down to Failsafe, change to Custom then select Set. I have uploaded a photo of the screen in my Community Tab
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.
Can you program a flight path with weight points
Not with the Kopilot.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
If stability mode requires satellite lock then during flight if satellite lock is lost does Kopilot revert to manual mode (am preparing for first flight)
GPS is only for RTH so it would stay in stab mode
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
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
hi Andrew great video, can you tell me how to set up failsafe I'm using jumper t16pro and crossfire nano I don't know how to set it up, I turn the tx off and the motor stops completely. thank you.
Can't help with Crossfire sorry
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
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
1. - is it necessary to have the Adjustment board permanently connected to the Kopilot Settings connector during the flight of the plane?
2. - does Kopilot remember that the RTH mode was set, for example, even after disconnecting the Adjustment board from the Settings connector?
1. No
2. Yes
@@AndrewNewton Thank you very much! ready to install ;)
@@cjapka It has been reported that you must pull the setting board plug only while power is ON! Powering OFF before removing setting board can lead to loss of settings just added.Sounds crazy but said to be true!
@@theoztreecrasher2647 Thank you a lot!
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?
Hi Andrew! What maximum voltage could be used to power main board (Kopilot lite) ? For example if I run my receiver with 7 volts or so...
Hard to find any information. 5V maximum is mentioned on RCGroups
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.
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.
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.
nice video, can I ask you a question? where should the switch be for the "rth" function? in my remote control I have position 1 output at 100%, position 2 output at 0%, position 3 output -100%, which should I choose?
That's OK. RTH is -100%
thanks
Hi, does it stabilize the rudder? I have read that you would not tell me please if you stabilize it in the aileron, rudder and elevator? Thank you!!
Not rudder, only ailerons and elevator
@@AndrewNewton ok thanks Andrew, the question would be buy it for a plane? without stabilizing the rudder something very important is missing. what do you think? Thank you, your videos are wonderful.
Thanks Frederico. Stabilised rudder is not really necessary. I dont like stabilisers much anyway.
@@AndrewNewton Thank you as always for kindly responding, the main use is to have a stable video. Greetings from Argentina! I invite you to our aeromodelling channel: instagram.com/aeromodelismo_navarro/
Excellent video. I'm curious to know if it can recover from a spin stall? My nephew has the old Nano Talon and has gotten it into a bad spin stall in stabilize mode several times and the only way out seems to be to go to manual and correct there (if you have enough height of course). I'm now changing his fuselage and wonder if this is the time to switch stabilizers.
I really haven't pushed I that far, I'll keep trying
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
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. ✈️
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
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.
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.
Hello Andrew. Great video once again. Listen bud I am setting up a new nano talon EVO with Kop_Pilot and I am wanting to get the failsafe settings correct. What I need to know is when I am in my failsafe custom settings what do we do with the throttle. I ask this cause once channel 5 RTH is initiated I would think the kopilot will be controlling throttle as if we engaged RTH by switch. Please let me know how the failsafe on open tx should be setup. Thanks in advance buddy_ Joe
Kopilot handles the throttle so you dont need to set it in the custom failsafe setup. Here's photo of the failsafe screen th-cam.com/users/postUgy99qSI7mOi5_1US894AaABCQ
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 😁