ArduPilot Mega is a pro-quality IMU autopilot based on the Arduino Mega platform, which will fly fixed-wing aircraft, quadcopters and (soon) helicopters, handling both autonomous stabilization and GPS navigation. It supports 8 RC channels, has four serial ports and features an all-in design. It consists of a main processor board (the red board) and an IMU shield (the blue board) that fits on top.
Manual
You can view the ArduPilot Mega online wiki manual which includes information on how to build, code, setup and tune your ArduPilot Mega.
Included
- ArduPilot Mega - CPU Board (plus all required Pin Headers)
- ArduPilot Mega - IMU Shield (plus all required Conn. Headers)
- Mediatek GPS + Basic Adapter + 5cm Cable
- 5 x 5cm Female-Female Servo Extension Cables
- 1 x USB Cable
Coding
Development Tools
ArduPilot Mega is built around Arduino technology and requires the free Arduino IDE to edit and upload code to the board.
Firmware
You will also need the latest ArduPilot Mega Firmware: ArduPlane for fixed-wing, and ArduCopter for rotary.
Support
Online Support
Enjoy free online support with every purchase. Simply visit our support page, log a support request and wait for a solution to arrive in your inbox.