I've been running the original AP for near 4 years now and it's never let me down. Whatever model it goes in, RTH works on stock settings really well and autolaunch is a very reliable too. I'd love to use this Crosshair, but its 2 major downfalls are price and form factor. To compete with the Matek boards it needs to be $100 or less and I'd like to see the current sensor and BEC's built into the main unit (again like the Matek boards). Thanks for the review though.
You are correct... it is larger than what I expected too... especially considering what Matek are doing with the Wing series! As for the price... can't comment there... cubes go up to $400-$500... for the main unit only, and no sensors... soooo...
I have been a Dragonlink and EagleTree Vector guy for years. But this video makes me want to try the MFD Crosshair. I have seen you with MFD, Pixhawk, Arduplane etc, however never seen you or Adam G using the Vector, so I am not sure if you guys could compare. I have no intention of using an MFD tracker, so other than things such as auto launch/land is there any other advantages to the MFD? I almost pulled the trigger already on the purchase but the price is making me cautious and want to stick with the Vector. Again, not sure if you are able to compare, but any input would be appreciated guys. Thanks.
Well... sadly I have no experience with the Vector, so can't say much, but I have rarely heard a bad thing or a complaint about it, if ever... sooooo... people seem to be quite happy, and it seems to work!
SINCE THIS AP CAME OUT I HAVE MY EYES ON,BUT FROM JANUARY 2020 UNTIL SEPTEMBER '20 I BUILT MY P47 WITH KOLM 77V4 AND I HAVE MY BUFFALO FX79 WITH THE MFD AP V1 AND AAT SO BIG THANKS FOR THIS VID! HAVE A NICE DAY! !
Dear Arxangel, would you still recommend MFD Autopilot as a first FPV flight controller? Do you think the MFD company will continue to support/improve their products?
Hi, yes I would! It is a solid system with very few issues, and it has worked reliably for me. True, support can be difficult to contact at times, but I am quite happy with ease of operation and use, and can absolutely recommend it!
Thank you! Haha... well that would be a tough video to make, because I've had great results with both! But will consider it a bit further down the line! I have a lot of planes to build now, and would like to catch up on those projects first, before sidetracking! :)
I'm not familiar with this product and learning how all pieces are connecting together. Is that the MFD 10'' IPS Monitor (1920x1200) you have connected out in the field? Is there a video receiver that it is connected to receive the video signal? Thank you for the excellent review video.
Actually it is the Skyzone HD02 monitor, and it has an integrated diversity receiver, so makes things easier with the 5.8ghz relay from the antenna tracker.
Which competition? Pixhawk and APM are pretty much the same thing... but Pixhawk is the newer hardware and now better code, since it is still being supported and developed! Matek... can have the same firmware on it as Pixhawk... but again... I need to know what competition is that, and what plane will be carrying those things!
@@ArxangelRC There are 2 points in the competition. 80 meters between two points. it will travel autonomously in the fastest way between these two points. I use a pylon racer like plane type of aircraft, but can you suggest something different
Another outstanding video showcasing another great product. Since the demise of Eagle Tree last September, it seems INAV compatible boards have taken a good chunk of the market. Looks like the days of many proprietary systems are numbered. It looks like the MFD Crosshairs auto pilot combines upmost sophistication with down right set up simplicity- and all at a reasonable cost. You literally get everything [minus VTX/Camera] ready to plug and play. Do you think this will replace eagle tree as one of best proprietary systems? Again. Excellent video. Florida USA
Thanks! Well... not sure... it certainly has the potential too... although some people do get carried away in their demands - well can it do waypoint mission splines, well can it do this, can it do that... you have to go into this one knowing it is NOT a mapping tool... at least not at this point, although it has some autonomous capability, including take off, landing, and a host of other more advanced features, but they in no way make it more complicated. I like it, flew it yesterday on the MFD Crosswind Mini again... and it is just brilliant! Video will be released later today!
Well I don't have the lidar altitude sensor that is needed for this function to operate accurately, so at this time I will be unable to do such a video, at least until I get the sensor!
Omnibus F4 (ArduPlane) with XM+ receiver it's working but with JUMPER R1+ receiver there is nothing on Radio Calibration tab. Roll back to INAV or BETAFLIGHT or CLEANFLIGHT now JUMPER R1+ working, again in ArduPlane R1+ not working, XM+ working. Can you check that matter ?? Waiting for any kind of reply.
What is the output protocol of the Jumper R1 receiver? I am not sure ArduPlane recognised protocols like iBUS... Spektrum serial satellite stuff, etc. Could be it is only PPM and SBUS... and this receiver does not output that, but something else!
Hi I have this FC and want to use the input/output board but the manual doesn't show how to do it can you guide me on where the sbus wire is connected?
Does this FC come with it’s own autopilot software? Or do you use mission planner for this? How did the guys flew it autonomously for 200km? How did they put the waypoints in?
@@tituan9152 You can load missions to it via Mission Planner, but it does come with its own firmware. They flew it for 200km by setting up a waypoint mission!
Hello! Only 20 waypoints? How to use it for aerial photography? After all, MFD is positioning itself as a manufacturer of solutions for professionals. And I do not see the support of VTOL. Although they write that their Nimbus VTOL uses this flight controller.
Yes, the Nimbus VTOL uses a Pixhawk, if I am not mistaken, not this autopilot! Also, I did say in the video that at this point the autopilot does not support many mapping functions, which may be added later, if there is demand! At this time they are also not advertising it for mapping! :)
Similar to features like FY41AP that I have been using for years and it works perfectly but is already 5 years old and I'm afraid I might start scheduling so I would like to change the autopilot in my skaywalker x8 and I need expert advice like you, recommend matek f765 or MFD Crosshair Autopilot ??
Well the new MFD Crosshair AP will be better if you are already used to the simplicity! The F765 Wing will require ArduPlane... and that is a whole different animal!
One wonder if you can share the procedure to connect the current sensor? I mean using two motors wouldn't you use a 100 amps? and may you use two of them in stead?? Thank in advance.
Well the sensor is capable of handling 100A, if I am not mistaken, but you don't need two of them for two motors, though there is a limit on how big motors can be run through this thing! If your motors consume more than 100A, better look for a different autopilot with higher current sensors, although I will have to inquire whether there will be a higher current sensor available as an option! On this plane, the motors do not go over 60A combined, so I should be good! And that is only at full throttle.
So for the $180 you get everything you need for a basic flight controller. Rather than piecing everything and hoping it all works? May need to consider one of these for my next plane
Well yes... but it does have functionality a bit above basic! But generally yes... includes all you would need, even the Airspeed sensor! Only laser sensor is separate, if you would be wanting those super smooth auto landings, which in recent firmware updates also include doing a few passes over the landing area to scan it, and get a feel for the terrain to better adjust the landing!
SUPER VIDEO !, I`D LOVE TO FLY MY NEW MFD CROSSWIND WITH THIS FLIGHT CONTROLLER , I DID ORDER IT FOR $180.00 WITH THE $87.00 RANGE FINDER THE FROM SPACE ARROW OVER 2 MONTHS AGO BUT BAD NEWS , THE COMPANY NEVER SENT ME AN EMAIL TO TELL ME THE ORDER WAS SHIPPED OR ANY TRACKING NUMBER, I TRYED MANY TIME TO GET IN CONTACT WITH THEM THROUGH EMAIL OR FACEBOOK BUT NO ANSWERS AT ALL SO I HAD TO ASK PAYPAL FOR A FULL REFUND !! , BUT PERSONALLY HOW WOULD YOU COMPARE IT TO THE VECTOR FLIGHT CONTROLLER OR ANY OTHERS . THANKS FOR ALL YOU VIDEOS !!!
That is weird... they should reply to email queries... could have been an issue with shipping due to the whole virus thing!!!! :( I cannot compare to Vector, because I've never used Vector! As for ArduPlane... definitely TONS easier and quicker to setup and get going! Stabilisation seems to be working quite well... keeps the plane in the air! Can you really ask for more... :P
Thanks! Well not for the Believer... but I guess you could use the one for the Crosswind Pro... since it is generally the same size! Just have to sort out the V-tail setup before flying, which should be easy!
I'm really interested into MFD products as a first plane because of simplicity and the way they offer everything needed. There is any possibility to control the UAV over 4G Lte ? Like the mod for Parrot Disco for example, or adapting the UAV Matrix ? I'm interested into long range 4G controlled flights. Your answer would be highly appreciated,subscribed to you, thanks!
Hey, sadly I have no experience with 4G control, and I have not looked into it, so I am not sure how exactly it works, but I would assume it should be possible as long as that 4G module can output SBUS or CPPM the autopilot will receiver it and work normally!
Love ur videos , can u help ? Can I connect my crosshair AP to my HM-30 video ? There is a Mavlink data out but I dont know where to plug it in. Thanks .
HI ARXANGEL RC , i bought the mfd crosshair not long ago but i have a hard time to put firmware up to date i have downloaded all files needed , crosshair 1.18 , mfd ap v1.18 ,ftdi drivers , mfd fw update and usb ttl but i can`t find the right files to update it , could you give me a hand and tell me which folder i should look into or tell me how to proceed pls . thanks a lot
I had the old one MFD, but before the first flight it proccesor burned by my mistake... now I`m thinking to replace it by matek 765 or the new MFD but only from EU, not finding at the same price
Have you ever made an review on the Skywalker X8??? also do you know of any one that managed to make that revers esc work?? I purchase one and even acquire the programming card and it doesn't work!!
hi Arxangel, great videos, I've learned a lot, I just bought the crosshair, I have two questions: how I know when the GPS is lock? it doesn't say in the osd, and where should I connect another servo for my cam, and make it work? also, if I want to connect another cam, how? thank you.
You can't have two cams with this system, unless you use a video switcher! A servo can go directly to the receiver, if it has any PWM outputs, otherwise I know they are working on firmware to allow channel passthru, just like on ArduPilot, so you can map a channel for custom use from the radio, via the controller! As for the GPS, number of sats doesn't have an icon, but it is at the top of the OSD... I think about mid screen, should be a value of around 12, or something... it is that one!
@@ArxangelRC thank you for your response, yes I found the GPS sats, it's on the right upper corner, also I found how to control servos, I connected to the AP, thank you for your help. Cheers
Hi ArxangelRC Running several issues. First one: I was only getting black and white OSD, finally figured out that you have to put NTSC in the AP. Now I am not able to get the GPS reading. Still trying to figure it out. Red light on the GPS and no GPS reading at all on OSD (outdoor). Do you know if anyone has come across this issue? Thanks
Hm... actually there is an option in the setup to change between colour and black and white OSD... as for the GPS... does it say somewhere that there are is no GPS lock... or do you just can't find the indicator on the OSD?
@@ArxangelRC thanks for responding, no reading at all on the OSD. GPS unit blinking blue colour. I waited for at least 25 mins outdoor and still no reading just showing - - on top right of OSD display. I have also double check the connections etc to ensure all correct and properly secured.
HI ARXANGEL RC AGAIN ! by the way thanks for the infos about the firmware files , everything went very well to updater it , but now my problem is , i connected the ailerons , in pins 1 elevators to pins 2 , throttle to pins 3, and rudder to pins 4 to the flight controller but i have no response from the flight controller , they seem to work when i move the flight controller up and down , left to right but nothing when i move the sticks of my taranis , can you tell me why or should i use the io board could it be easier , by the way i use sbus confg.... thanks again !
@@ArxangelRC YES MY RECEIVER IS POWERED AND I CAN GET A SBUS SIGNAL FROM O/I BOARD BUT THATS IT , NO SIGNALS IF I CONNECT AIL. ELEV, RUDDER, AND ESC'S TO THE PIGTAIL , REALLY WIERD !!
where can I buy the I / O board and not even on the MDF site is this I / O board, in the version for sale in the various sites it seems that they do not provide it, also they talk about the current sensor from 100A, but then it seems optional. can you tell me where to buy?
Alright, so for the power module, to get 100A option you can short the pads on the power module marked 50A/100A, and as for the cable, you should contact MFD directly at admin@myflydream.com
@@ArxangelRC whenever i see a video of these autopilots the pilots always have a tx rx connection and if it’s long range they even use like satellite dish things to have a connection… thats just to have a live feed then but not necessary?
@@coraldestroyer4202 Well for this one not quite. It just turns the plane around and heads towards home in a straight line. Yes, larger antennas improve the link, but they are not necessary, but you will have shorter range.
@@ArxangelRC Great, did they figure out a way yet to have more than 20 wp uploaded from Ardupilot? I heard that there must be done a firmware update to be able to use memory card, thus increasing the number of waypoints, however you can plot more waypoints on the FC only using the OSD, which is quite a problem if you know what it mean.
@@adamlhotak8180 Have not heard of that OSD thing... but you can load 20 waypoints for sure, using Mission Planner! Have not asked if that update has been done yet...
Would you say this is worth the money? Considering how many options there are out there now with the likes of iNav and Ardupilot being able to work on much more affordable hardware like the Matek flight controllers?
@@EnglishTurbines my thoughts exactly. The great work done by the inav devs has rendered these expensive auto pilots completely irrelevant. For £40 you can buy a matek F405-WING board, an extra £15 for a BN-880 GPS with compass, and then choose whether to put Arduplane or iNav on it.
@@EnglishTurbines Also, if anyone in this hobby is still actively trying to avoid soldering and/or making up wiring harnesses to fit their needs, they're in the wrong hobby lol
Hi,ik building same uav as your ls. Great job btw:) I was just wondering, if its possible to send telemetey to ardupilot with tbs crossfire lite. It would be send via wifi. Thx
It should be possible because Crossfire does support that functionality, though I don't have Crossfire so not familiar with the programming in it to get it working! Mission Planner will accept and show flight information from the Crosshair!
Geez, I don't know, I bought the Crosshair, lidar, and sonar, but there are no instructions on how to connect both the Lidar and Sonar to the Crosshair to be able to do what the the Myflydream says the unit is capable of. I have even written to them in Chinese (将激光雷达和声纳两者连接到MFD十字准线的说明在哪里?), but no one has bothered to answer. I sure hope you do one of your great videos on autonomous landing.
@@ArxangelRC I used the "contact" link on their website. What a shame, the Crosshair is a great unit at a great price for all the stuff one gets. I had tried auto landing with other flight controllers and always had problems with the landing on long flights. Based on what Myflydrean says, the problems were probably due to the barometer not being calibrated before the landing. The Crosshair, in conjunction with both the lidar and sonar units, is supposed to take care of this issue. That is why I purchased it.
@@JR-kk6ce I've been told my MFD to tell people to send queries to this email: Admin@MyFlyDream.com Furthermore, apparently they have a document on the lidar and how to make it work here: www.myflydream.com/inc/lib/download/download.php?DId=70
@@ArxangelRC Sorry, I forgot. Those instructions do not explain how to connect both the lidar and the sonar to the AP at the same time. The instructions make it seem like there is an extra CAN-BUS connector for the lidar on the white 24 pin connecter, but there is not. There is only one for the sonar. Finally, the instructions say to switch around the D10 RX and D11 TX pins to make the sonar work. but that does not have to be done because it is already wired correctly for it to work. I am including all this information in my post because I know many people view your videos for an excellent explanation on how to do things correctly, and maybe my comments can help them out. I will address all further concerns to the link you graciously provided.
Yeah I had issues with mine where the black surround of the white text just decided to disappear, making it very difficult to read the text against bright sky.
@@DavidDavid-uj8fi I don't know... have never thought about such things... perhaps something with large wings, light, and a huge prop with a low Kv motor, will be more efficient at higher altitudes where the air gets thinner!
The MFD CRosshair is one of the top auto pilots at a great price (considering everything it comes with.) However, I do not recommend it because the instructions are lacking in specificity and are full of assumptions one really does not know will work unless tried, and then you may burn out the autopilot. Also, there are a bunch of videos put out by MFD which are scattered all over the web and also lack specificity. TOO BAD!
If you are talking about the bunch of wires coming out of the big connector, where the I/O board connects... instead of it... then no! I have not used it! Do not like the mess that it creates!
Isn't that harness labelled? I think there is a pinout of the header in the manual, and the harness is also labelled... the are etched names on the servo plugs of the harness... if memory serves!
@@ArxangelRC Hello and thank you for all your excellent videos ! You can confirm the connection of the VTX and the camera with a screen of your connection to the IO Board. On the video we do not see well. Thanks, that would be nice. Otherwise, without the IO Board, no way to connect via USB for Mission Planer !
Well, you can always wire in some telemetry, that should sort out the connection to Mission Planner! As for the VTX and camera connections on the I/O board, will upload the photo here as a post on youtube, so make sure you check back later today or tomorrow, should be up! If you Subscribe and hit the bell button, I think you might even get notified of that. :)
Great job! I’d love to see an in-depth setup video for this.
Well... will try to get to it soon! :)
I've been running the original AP for near 4 years now and it's never let me down. Whatever model it goes in, RTH works on stock settings really well and autolaunch is a very reliable too. I'd love to use this Crosshair, but its 2 major downfalls are price and form factor. To compete with the Matek boards it needs to be $100 or less and I'd like to see the current sensor and BEC's built into the main unit (again like the Matek boards). Thanks for the review though.
You are correct... it is larger than what I expected too... especially considering what Matek are doing with the Wing series! As for the price... can't comment there... cubes go up to $400-$500... for the main unit only, and no sensors... soooo...
I have been a Dragonlink and EagleTree Vector guy for years. But this video makes me want to try the MFD Crosshair. I have seen you with MFD, Pixhawk, Arduplane etc, however never seen you or Adam G using the Vector, so I am not sure if you guys could compare. I have no intention of using an MFD tracker, so other than things such as auto launch/land is there any other advantages to the MFD? I almost pulled the trigger already on the purchase but the price is making me cautious and want to stick with the Vector. Again, not sure if you are able to compare, but any input would be appreciated guys. Thanks.
Well... sadly I have no experience with the Vector, so can't say much, but I have rarely heard a bad thing or a complaint about it, if ever... sooooo... people seem to be quite happy, and it seems to work!
SINCE THIS AP CAME OUT I HAVE MY EYES ON,BUT FROM JANUARY 2020 UNTIL SEPTEMBER '20 I BUILT MY P47 WITH KOLM 77V4 AND I HAVE MY BUFFALO FX79 WITH THE MFD AP V1 AND AAT SO BIG THANKS FOR THIS VID! HAVE A NICE DAY! !
You are welcome! :)
This is one powerful oddball of a flight controller. Looking forward to hear from you about the autolanding feature and laser sensor integration.
Yeah, I am curious to test that out myself too!
That auto-launch is pretty nice!
It is indeed! :)
Glad to see you put together this video very good! - Shawn
:)
Ha ha. Shake its tail. Love it. Out of the box thinking that some may deny an effective idea but it so is.
Yup!
A video on how to do the inflight tuning would be very helpful to.
In flight tuning... hmmmm... that should be possible... but in general I try to avoid getting into the menu during flight...
Nicola, great tuition video, and the product looks great for technical minded folk (rules me out), and not a terrible price for it
Actually the product is not for technical folks... it is super easy to setup, and you just plug connectors together... nothing to it! :)
@@ArxangelRC can you use it on a beginner edf jet? Like those 150-200$ rc planes?
Very cool plane setup. Would like to do someday. Reminds me of flying a turboprop.
Thanks! :)
Great video. Makes me glad I have a lifetime membership to this hobby.
Hahahaha... the way things are going... we would be lucky to be lifetime! :)
Dear Arxangel, would you still recommend MFD Autopilot as a first FPV flight controller? Do you think the MFD company will continue to support/improve their products?
Hi, yes I would! It is a solid system with very few issues, and it has worked reliably for me. True, support can be difficult to contact at times, but I am quite happy with ease of operation and use, and can absolutely recommend it!
I love your videos!!!! Please make a video about difference between cheap and expensive brushless motors
Thank you! Haha... well that would be a tough video to make, because I've had great results with both! But will consider it a bit further down the line! I have a lot of planes to build now, and would like to catch up on those projects first, before sidetracking! :)
Desperately waiting for your upcoming videos ✌️✌️...plz share your instagram as well
@@FLY_WD_RAGHIL Thanks! I do not have an instagram for the RC stuff!
ArxangelRC cool✌️✌️
I'm not familiar with this product and learning how all pieces are connecting together. Is that the MFD 10'' IPS Monitor (1920x1200) you have connected out in the field? Is there a video receiver that it is connected to receive the video signal? Thank you for the excellent review video.
Actually it is the Skyzone HD02 monitor, and it has an integrated diversity receiver, so makes things easier with the 5.8ghz relay from the antenna tracker.
@@ArxangelRC thank you, sir.
@@CertsUAsPilot You are welcome!
hello I am making autonomous aircraft for the competition. Which autopilot do you recommend
Pixhawk or matek or apm or...
Which competition? Pixhawk and APM are pretty much the same thing... but Pixhawk is the newer hardware and now better code, since it is still being supported and developed! Matek... can have the same firmware on it as Pixhawk... but again... I need to know what competition is that, and what plane will be carrying those things!
@@ArxangelRC There are 2 points in the competition. 80 meters between two points. it will travel autonomously in the fastest way between these two points.
I use a pylon racer like plane type of aircraft, but can you suggest something different
Another outstanding video showcasing another great product. Since the demise of Eagle Tree last September, it seems INAV compatible boards have taken a good chunk of the market. Looks like the days of many proprietary systems are numbered.
It looks like the MFD Crosshairs auto pilot combines upmost sophistication with down right set up simplicity- and all at a reasonable cost. You literally get everything [minus VTX/Camera] ready to plug and play.
Do you think this will replace eagle tree as one of best proprietary systems?
Again. Excellent video.
Florida USA
Thanks! Well... not sure... it certainly has the potential too... although some people do get carried away in their demands - well can it do waypoint mission splines, well can it do this, can it do that... you have to go into this one knowing it is NOT a mapping tool... at least not at this point, although it has some autonomous capability, including take off, landing, and a host of other more advanced features, but they in no way make it more complicated. I like it, flew it yesterday on the MFD Crosswind Mini again... and it is just brilliant! Video will be released later today!
Can you please make a video on auto landing set up. I really like MFD products.
Well I don't have the lidar altitude sensor that is needed for this function to operate accurately, so at this time I will be unable to do such a video, at least until I get the sensor!
Omnibus F4 (ArduPlane) with XM+ receiver it's working but with JUMPER R1+ receiver there is nothing on Radio Calibration tab. Roll back to INAV or BETAFLIGHT or CLEANFLIGHT now JUMPER R1+ working, again in ArduPlane R1+ not working, XM+ working. Can you check that matter ?? Waiting for any kind of reply.
What is the output protocol of the Jumper R1 receiver? I am not sure ArduPlane recognised protocols like iBUS... Spektrum serial satellite stuff, etc. Could be it is only PPM and SBUS... and this receiver does not output that, but something else!
Hi I have this FC and want to use the input/output board but the manual doesn't show how to do it can you guide me on where the sbus wire is connected?
On the I/O board, on the side there is a label saying PPM/SBUS with a line pointing to the right pins.
Does this FC come with it’s own autopilot software? Or do you use mission planner for this? How did the guys flew it autonomously for 200km? How did they put the waypoints in?
And also, how do you load mission in it?
@@tituan9152 You can load missions to it via Mission Planner, but it does come with its own firmware. They flew it for 200km by setting up a waypoint mission!
Hello! Only 20 waypoints? How to use it for aerial photography? After all, MFD is positioning itself as a manufacturer of solutions for professionals. And I do not see the support of VTOL. Although they write that their Nimbus VTOL uses this flight controller.
Yes, the Nimbus VTOL uses a Pixhawk, if I am not mistaken, not this autopilot! Also, I did say in the video that at this point the autopilot does not support many mapping functions, which may be added later, if there is demand! At this time they are also not advertising it for mapping! :)
Similar to features like FY41AP that I have been using for years and it works perfectly but is already 5 years old and I'm afraid I might start scheduling so I would like to change the autopilot in my skaywalker x8 and I need expert advice like you, recommend matek f765 or MFD Crosshair Autopilot ??
Well the new MFD Crosshair AP will be better if you are already used to the simplicity! The F765 Wing will require ArduPlane... and that is a whole different animal!
Hello how to configure the triggering of a relay at a predefined waypoint automatically
I don't think you can do it with this controller! Try ArduPlane!
One wonder if you can share the procedure to connect the current sensor? I mean using two motors wouldn't you use a 100 amps? and may you use two of them in stead??
Thank in advance.
Well the sensor is capable of handling 100A, if I am not mistaken, but you don't need two of them for two motors, though there is a limit on how big motors can be run through this thing! If your motors consume more than 100A, better look for a different autopilot with higher current sensors, although I will have to inquire whether there will be a higher current sensor available as an option! On this plane, the motors do not go over 60A combined, so I should be good! And that is only at full throttle.
Very good information and beautiful work
Thank you! :)
So for the $180 you get everything you need for a basic flight controller. Rather than piecing everything and hoping it all works?
May need to consider one of these for my next plane
Well yes... but it does have functionality a bit above basic! But generally yes... includes all you would need, even the Airspeed sensor! Only laser sensor is separate, if you would be wanting those super smooth auto landings, which in recent firmware updates also include doing a few passes over the landing area to scan it, and get a feel for the terrain to better adjust the landing!
SUPER VIDEO !, I`D LOVE TO FLY MY NEW MFD CROSSWIND WITH THIS FLIGHT CONTROLLER , I DID ORDER IT FOR $180.00 WITH THE $87.00 RANGE FINDER THE FROM SPACE ARROW OVER 2 MONTHS AGO BUT BAD NEWS , THE COMPANY NEVER SENT ME AN EMAIL TO TELL ME THE ORDER WAS SHIPPED OR ANY TRACKING NUMBER, I TRYED MANY TIME TO GET IN CONTACT WITH THEM THROUGH EMAIL OR FACEBOOK BUT NO ANSWERS AT ALL SO I HAD TO ASK PAYPAL FOR A FULL REFUND !! , BUT PERSONALLY HOW WOULD YOU COMPARE IT TO THE VECTOR FLIGHT CONTROLLER OR ANY OTHERS . THANKS FOR ALL YOU VIDEOS !!!
That is weird... they should reply to email queries... could have been an issue with shipping due to the whole virus thing!!!! :(
I cannot compare to Vector, because I've never used Vector! As for ArduPlane... definitely TONS easier and quicker to setup and get going! Stabilisation seems to be working quite well... keeps the plane in the air! Can you really ask for more... :P
Thank you for making these awesome videos. Does the unit have a preset configuration for the Believer?
Thanks! Well not for the Believer... but I guess you could use the one for the Crosswind Pro... since it is generally the same size! Just have to sort out the V-tail setup before flying, which should be easy!
I have the first AP model, i can't change the orientation, from normql to 180, i tried at the menu but i can't, please help
I have no idea what you have to do on the previous autopilot, never had it! Have you tried contacting MFD about it?
I figure it out, i change the orientacion os the AP to 180degree.
Awesome, so it had it in the menu! :)
Hi how are you I am
New with fpv staff it’s this auto pilot sistem cam ni conecte with dragonlink ? Is the autopilot a flight controller ?
Hi, yes, it can be used with the DragonLink system, I am using it that way on this plane!
I'm really interested into MFD products as a first plane because of simplicity and the way they offer everything needed.
There is any possibility to control the UAV over 4G Lte ? Like the mod for Parrot Disco for example, or adapting the UAV Matrix ?
I'm interested into long range 4G controlled flights.
Your answer would be highly appreciated,subscribed to you, thanks!
Hey, sadly I have no experience with 4G control, and I have not looked into it, so I am not sure how exactly it works, but I would assume it should be possible as long as that 4G module can output SBUS or CPPM the autopilot will receiver it and work normally!
Love ur videos , can u help ? Can I connect my crosshair AP to my HM-30 video ? There is a Mavlink data out but I dont know where to plug it in. Thanks .
Where to plug it in on what? The HM30?
HI ARXANGEL RC , i bought the mfd crosshair not long ago but i have a hard time to put firmware up to date i have downloaded all files needed , crosshair 1.18 , mfd ap v1.18 ,ftdi drivers , mfd fw update and usb ttl but i can`t find the right files to update it , could you give me a hand and tell me which folder i should look into or tell me how to proceed pls . thanks a lot
Well the firmware file is called MFDAP_Crosshair_V1.18 and is located in the same folder as the Update application!
I had the old one MFD, but before the first flight it proccesor burned by my mistake... now I`m thinking to replace it by matek 765 or the new MFD but only from EU, not finding at the same price
Well... not sure if the MFD things are available in Europe! Also... Matek is also a solid choice! :)
I bought this plane today you can share with us What motors and props did you use?thank
Hi, I use the one from the Powerpack sold for this plane on the MFD website: www.myflydream.com/products/d-0/346.html
Anybody know if the MFD airspeed sensor could be used with the Vector?
Well... if its analogue, then it should be possible!
Have you ever made an review on the Skywalker X8??? also do you know of any one that managed to make that revers esc work?? I purchase one and even acquire the programming card and it doesn't work!!
I have not had that plane! I have seen the ESC work in MFD videos... have not tried it myself!
hi Arxangel, great videos, I've learned a lot, I just bought the crosshair, I have two questions: how I know when the GPS is lock? it doesn't say in the osd, and where should I connect another servo for my cam, and make it work? also, if I want to connect another cam, how? thank you.
You can't have two cams with this system, unless you use a video switcher! A servo can go directly to the receiver, if it has any PWM outputs, otherwise I know they are working on firmware to allow channel passthru, just like on ArduPilot, so you can map a channel for custom use from the radio, via the controller! As for the GPS, number of sats doesn't have an icon, but it is at the top of the OSD... I think about mid screen, should be a value of around 12, or something... it is that one!
@@ArxangelRC thank you for your response, yes I found the GPS sats, it's on the right upper corner, also I found how to control servos, I connected to the AP, thank you for your help. Cheers
Awesome! Good luck!
Hi ArxangelRC
Running several issues.
First one: I was only getting black and white OSD, finally figured out that you have to put NTSC in the AP.
Now I am not able to get the GPS reading. Still trying to figure it out. Red light on the GPS and no GPS reading at all on OSD (outdoor). Do you know if anyone has come across this issue? Thanks
Hm... actually there is an option in the setup to change between colour and black and white OSD... as for the GPS... does it say somewhere that there are is no GPS lock... or do you just can't find the indicator on the OSD?
@@ArxangelRC thanks for responding, no reading at all on the OSD. GPS unit blinking blue colour. I waited for at least 25 mins outdoor and still no reading just showing - - on top right of OSD display. I have also double check the connections etc to ensure all correct and properly secured.
You are using the GPS that came with the autopilot? Have you contacted MFD about this?
@@Tintin-ko4vi did you ever find a fix for this problem? I have the same problem on 3 units.
HI ARXANGEL RC AGAIN ! by the way thanks for the infos about the firmware files , everything went very well to updater it , but now my problem is , i connected the ailerons , in pins 1 elevators to pins 2 , throttle to pins 3, and rudder to pins 4 to the flight controller but i have no response from the flight controller , they seem to work when i move the flight controller up and down , left to right but nothing when i move the sticks of my taranis , can you tell me why or should i use the io board could it be easier , by the way i use sbus confg.... thanks again !
Well obviously the signal is not getting from the receiver to the autopilot for some reason! Possibly a faulty cable? Is your receiver powered?
@@ArxangelRC YES MY RECEIVER IS POWERED AND I CAN GET A SBUS SIGNAL FROM O/I BOARD BUT THATS IT , NO SIGNALS IF I CONNECT AIL. ELEV, RUDDER, AND ESC'S TO THE PIGTAIL , REALLY WIERD !!
So it works with the I/O board? If it does... just use that one!
Does it have a tracking chip with WIFI as soon to be required by the FAA?
Not as of this moment, but the I/O board could allow for such an update to be added in the future!
where can I buy the I / O board and not even on the MDF site is this I / O board,
in the version for sale in the various sites it seems that they do not provide it,
also they talk about the current sensor from 100A, but then it seems optional.
can you tell me where to buy?
Have you tried contacting MFD directly to ask about this?
Alright, so for the power module, to get 100A option you can short the pads on the power module marked 50A/100A, and as for the cable, you should contact MFD directly at admin@myflydream.com
@@ArxangelRC ok tnks good work for your beautifull video .
@@steve01cor92 Thank you! :)
Thanks for this video, i didn't find the size of autopilot ? have you go this ?
It is about the same size as a Matek F405 Wing... only with a case on it!
does the autopilot still work/the plane keep flying if it loses Rx Tx Connection?
Of course! Won't be much of an autopilot if it didn't!
@@ArxangelRC alright im sorry im new to this. so the flight path is stored in the autopilot right?
@@ArxangelRC whenever i see a video of these autopilots the pilots always have a tx rx connection and if it’s long range they even use like satellite dish things to have a connection… thats just to have a live feed then but not necessary?
@@coraldestroyer4202 Well for this one not quite. It just turns the plane around and heads towards home in a straight line. Yes, larger antennas improve the link, but they are not necessary, but you will have shorter range.
Did you figure out the waypoints activation yet? Please
Just subbed
Yeah... both flight mode switches to full, and assuming you have waypoints loaded into the FC, it will engage WPT mode!
Correction, I think WPT is only ch5 to full! RTL is both switches to full! :) Verified yesterday!
@@ArxangelRC Great, did they figure out a way yet to have more than 20 wp uploaded from Ardupilot? I heard that there must be done a firmware update to be able to use memory card, thus increasing the number of waypoints, however you can plot more waypoints on the FC only using the OSD, which is quite a problem if you know what it mean.
@@adamlhotak8180 Have not heard of that OSD thing... but you can load 20 waypoints for sure, using Mission Planner! Have not asked if that update has been done yet...
@@ArxangelRC How else do you plot more than 20 waypoints then?
I think its a fairly big shortcoming
Would you say this is worth the money? Considering how many options there are out there now with the likes of iNav and Ardupilot being able to work on much more affordable hardware like the Matek flight controllers?
Nope, expensive and complex and not very compact IMO..🤔
@@EnglishTurbines my thoughts exactly.
The great work done by the inav devs has rendered these expensive auto pilots completely irrelevant.
For £40 you can buy a matek F405-WING board, an extra £15 for a BN-880 GPS with compass, and then choose whether to put Arduplane or iNav on it.
@@grim-upnorth Yep, it's a no brainer TBH.
@@EnglishTurbines Also, if anyone in this hobby is still actively trying to avoid soldering and/or making up wiring harnesses to fit their needs, they're in the wrong hobby lol
@@grim-upnorth Yeah, plug n play FPV, where's the fun in that..?...🤔🤔🤔lol.
Hi,ik building same uav as your ls. Great job btw:) I was just wondering, if its possible to send telemetey to ardupilot with tbs crossfire lite. It would be send via wifi. Thx
It should be possible because Crossfire does support that functionality, though I don't have Crossfire so not familiar with the programming in it to get it working! Mission Planner will accept and show flight information from the Crosshair!
Geez, I don't know, I bought the Crosshair, lidar, and sonar, but there are no instructions on how to connect both the Lidar and Sonar to the Crosshair to be able to do what the the Myflydream says the unit is capable of. I have even written to them in Chinese (将激光雷达和声纳两者连接到MFD十字准线的说明在哪里?), but no one has bothered to answer. I sure hope you do one of your great videos on autonomous landing.
Damn... sorry to hear this! Which email did you send your questions to? They indeed do not have any information on those things, which is weird!
@@ArxangelRC I used the "contact" link on their website. What a shame, the Crosshair is a great unit at a great price for all the stuff one gets. I had tried auto landing with other flight controllers and always had problems with the landing on long flights. Based on what Myflydrean says, the problems were probably due to the barometer not being calibrated before the landing. The Crosshair, in conjunction with both the lidar and sonar units, is supposed to take care of this issue. That is why I purchased it.
@@JR-kk6ce I've been told my MFD to tell people to send queries to this email: Admin@MyFlyDream.com
Furthermore, apparently they have a document on the lidar and how to make it work here: www.myflydream.com/inc/lib/download/download.php?DId=70
@@ArxangelRC Thank you so much! I am eternally grateful for your assistance and videos.
@@ArxangelRC Sorry, I forgot. Those instructions do not explain how to connect both the lidar and the sonar to the AP at the same time. The instructions make it seem like there is an extra CAN-BUS connector for the lidar on the white 24 pin connecter, but there is not. There is only one for the sonar. Finally, the instructions say to switch around the D10 RX and D11 TX pins to make the sonar work. but that does not have to be done because it is already wired correctly for it to work. I am including all this information in my post because I know many people view your videos for an excellent explanation on how to do things correctly, and maybe my comments can help them out. I will address all further concerns to the link you graciously provided.
Hope it's more reliable than the original, a lot of people had problems and support evaporated...and it's expensive too..🤔🤔
Yeah I had issues with mine where the black surround of the white text just decided to disappear, making it very difficult to read the text against bright sky.
Hmmmm... well... I have no experience with the old one, but I have a few friends running it, and they are super happy with it!
Have you tried the Telemetry as yet with dragon link?
Yes, works quite well!
can i use it for my f16 ? does it support flapairon mix???
Not sure about that! Use on an EDF Jet... interesting...
How high you can fly with these planes?
Well... battery allowing you could go up well above 5km.
@@ArxangelRC Thank you,
with what plane do you think i can get most higher?
@@DavidDavid-uj8fi I don't know... have never thought about such things... perhaps something with large wings, light, and a huge prop with a low Kv motor, will be more efficient at higher altitudes where the air gets thinner!
@@ArxangelRC Fine, thank you for your answers!
@@DavidDavid-uj8fi You are welcome!
Will this system work with the ranger 2000 and ranger ex ?
Yes it would work in a ranger 2000 and EX
Thank you my friend !!
Yes, should be fine with most planes! :)
I'll stick with ardupilot for now
But that's just because of the vtol capabilities
Yeah, it is great about that! :)
The MFD CRosshair is one of the top auto pilots at a great price (considering everything it comes with.) However, I do not recommend it because the instructions are lacking in specificity and are full of assumptions one really does not know will work unless tried, and then you may burn out the autopilot. Also, there are a bunch of videos put out by MFD which are scattered all over the web and also lack specificity. TOO BAD!
Right... yeah... but that goes for a lot of the Chinese manufacturers!
Some people in RC hobby community suggest that MFD Crosshair auto landing is a scam it doesn't really works.
Have they tried it?
@@ArxangelRC Auto landing dose work I can confirm that my self..
@@JamesHurd Nice!
my friend, what about the IO adapter connection ? you tried that ? 20pins !
If you are talking about the bunch of wires coming out of the big connector, where the I/O board connects... instead of it... then no! I have not used it! Do not like the mess that it creates!
@@ArxangelRC nope, the 2 lines 20 pins I/O adapters I'm talking about, there isn't any manual saying how to connect ....ding !
Isn't that harness labelled? I think there is a pinout of the header in the manual, and the harness is also labelled... the are etched names on the servo plugs of the harness... if memory serves!
@@ArxangelRC Hello and thank you for all your excellent videos !
You can confirm the connection of the VTX and the camera with a screen of your connection to the IO Board.
On the video we do not see well.
Thanks, that would be nice.
Otherwise, without the IO Board, no way to connect via USB for Mission Planer !
Well, you can always wire in some telemetry, that should sort out the connection to Mission Planner! As for the VTX and camera connections on the I/O board, will upload the photo here as a post on youtube, so make sure you check back later today or tomorrow, should be up! If you Subscribe and hit the bell button, I think you might even get notified of that. :)
For mapping the fpv..?
Mapping with this one will have to wait! ArduPlane is a better option if mapping is concerned.
Super nice but super expensive, I surely pay 100 dollars or less, what a shame
Well... it is not a compilation of random parts, and it does work when you only plug them together, and don't have to setup anything!
I will buy all accessories from you but please lets have a conversation and/or answer my questions
You are the best person to contact
Well... personally I don't sell these things! But message me on Facebook and we can chat.
I don't believe it. lies
You are entitled to your own opinion! Doesn't change mine! :)
MADE IN CHINA， about $140 in china,hahahaha
Well... global economy! :P