ArduCopter - more than your average quadcopter

Ready built Arducopter UAV
Arducopter is an easy to use  multirotor / helicopter UAV.  Arducopter is based on the ArduPilot Mega autopilot created by the DIYdrones community.  Arducopter is a complete UAV solution that sets it apart from traditional multirotors which often only support remote control.  The Arducopter system features fully autonomous way-point based flight, with mission planning and real time telemetry via the powerful ground control station.
Arducopter UAV Logo

Main Features

  • Impressive RC flight mode performance with auto altitude control and auto-leveling, allows almost anyone to fly with no hassle.  With the 'simple flight mode', you just push the stick in the direction you want to travel, no need to worry about the multirotor orientation.
  • Return home mode allows your Arducopter to return to its home location automatically
  • Loiter anywhere, with the flick of a switch Aducopter will hold its current position
  • Two way wireless telemetry allows you to monitor Arducopter and also plan missions via wireless connection on your laptop with a telemetry kit, all while you are flying.
  • Support for hundreds of 3D way-points that will guide your Arducopter through any mission you can think of
  • Automatic camera control, allowing you to point your camera at a point on the ground with a gimbal while you fly around
  • Compatible with industry leading robotic standards such as ROS (Robot Operating System from Willow Garage) and MAVLink (communications protocol).

What about ArduPilot Mega?

The same hardware that can fly your Multirotor can also be used to fly fixed wing aircraft.  More information about the ArduPilot Mega autopilot can be found at ardupilot.co.uk
Arducopter mission planner
Mission Planner for Arducopter

What can ArduCopter control?

Arducopter code is capable of controlling all of the major rotor wing airframes, including Traditional Helicopters, Tricopter(3/Y6), Quadrotor (X/+), Hexa(X/+), and Octa(X/+/V).  All you need to do is change the firmware and some parameters on your ArduPilot Mega board.