Hi Friends,

I recently received my FY21AP + AP117 module from Hong Kong. Now that I am planning to do some serious FPV flying, I bought this setup from www.aliexpress.com This was shipped to me through Aramex and I received it in flat 3 days including custom clearance etc.

For the people who may be interested in AutoPilot systems and OSD setups, here is the link to the product.

AutoPilot
http://www.feiyudz.cn/a/gb2312/product/Flight%20Stabilization%20System/FY-20/2010/0802/4.html

OSD
http://www.feiyudz.cn/a/gb2312/product/Flight%20Stabilization%20System/AP117/2010/1220/30.html

I am planning to use this on my EPP FPV from HK, if and once it arrives.  
I will be using the 900Mhz 1500mW 520TVL vTx vRx system as FPV gear. This will be clubbed with a TV capture card (Easy Cap from ebay) and my laptop as Video Display.

I shall keep updating the post and any further developments.

In the meanwhile here are few sample videos from Youtube that inspired me to go for this setup.

Cheers !!!

Nice.! This will be fun
Keep us posted.

Good Product Saurabh , Have tried all their products , especially the 21AP is good .
Even the 20 A does a remarkable job on my Xeno FPV platform. On an easy star it is too good ( does the easy star need one  ).
I would rate the FY 20 A as a real value for money product which should be great for any beginner.
Have also sold a few 20A's and 21 AP's to other customers as well good reports .

BTW we are their distributors in India should you need any tech support from the company let me know.

http://www.feiyudz.cn/plus/list.php?tid=24

The 3 ZT fully autonomous system is also great.

Sai

Quote from: rcforall on March 19, 2011, 04:17:02 PM
Have tried all their products

Did you try their quad controller too ? It is also very nice.

I am a fixed wing type  so by all products I meant  those applicable for fixed wing 
Will be getting the Quad controller though soon.
Will let you know when i do.


sai

Quote from: rcforall on March 19, 2011, 04:17:02 PM

The 3 ZT fully autonomous system is also great.

Sai

Hi Sai,

Thanks for the encouraging words. I had seen your name in the distributors list

Have you tried the 3ZT? It is quite expensive as compared to the 21AP. I was very tempted to get the 3ZT, but thought of trying the simple one first. A 3ZT with 602 radio setup would be a deadly combo with range reaching upto 25kms. Would you have the 3ZT setup with you for sale?
I now await my fpv model and the 900mhz gear...lets see how it goes.

Cheers.

Quote from: anwar on March 19, 2011, 04:46:24 PM
Did you try their quad controller too ? It is also very nice.

Maj. Raj should be able to comment.

Saurabh ,
In fact I have the 3 ZT which is under trials now.
The 20 A and 21AP are selling well now.
I am trying to use the 20A on a Gimbal application soon.

Yes the 3 ZT would be expensive from a hobby point of view .


Sai

Hi Guys !!

Here are a few first sneaks of my new Autopilot and Stabilization system. The system came well packed in individual plastic boxes that you can see. Came with English manuals (for both 21AP and AP117(OSD)) and all the accessories. 





You can see the individual accessories that come with the system in the pic below. GPS Module with barometric altimeter is visible.

Wow, Lucky you  ......

BTW I received battries and amazingly next day only  . Which (Jet) courier used which deliver package from Mumbai to Chandigarh in one day. 

Hi Friends,

Here is the sample video from FY21AP + AP117(OSD)
FPV Setup : HobbyKing 900Mhz 1500mW PAL Sony 520TVL Camera with stock Lens. (This is a MUCH better camera than the old 420TVL one)

WATCH IN 480p RESOLUTION



I now await my FPV plane to maiden with this setup.

How good is this compared to eagle tree and copilot setup for rth? The eagle tree setup comes to around 270$.(osd,gps,alt,speed,copilot)
How much did this cost? What all comes with the package.

@ Foamybuilder

1.Briefly introduction
The FY21AP is a stand-alone autopilot system with FY-AFSS algorithm, GPS receiver and barometric sensing equipment. It is fully upgradable with OSD OR telemetric digital communication like a Data Modem and a Ground Station Control (GCS). ( You will be able to control aircraft real time using GCS. YOU CAN EVEN REMOVE YOUR RC RECEIVER FROM YOUR AIRCRAFT  )
The flexible layout makes this the most versatile autopilot system in the market, designed for beginners, UAV operators and professional RC aerial photographers.

2.Features
• Internal use high-performance ARM processor, high stability. (INERTIAL SYSTEM)
• 10Hz GPS accurate location.
• Combining GPS and the barometer to fix altitude accurately.
• Complete OSD telemetry information display.
• Provide interface for data radio (if using with data tx and GCS).
• Can be combined with the GCS software , monitor the flight trajectory real time (ONLY MONITOR).
• LED displays the flying mode.
 Flying Modes :
     ACM: Auto Circle Mode (Good for having a smoke with the TX on the ground  )
     ABM: Auto Balance Mode (Stabalised Mode - Good for smooth landings)
     FAF: Fixed Altitude Flying (This will ensure that your aircraft does not loose altitude while taking turns etc)
     RTL: Return To Launch (Autopilot will guide the plane to Launch location and will keep circling in a radius of 120m unless you take charge. However, you need to set the failsafe of the Throttle to ensure that the aircraft has enough forward motion. This system does not control Throttle)
     RC: Normal RC Mode. (Autopilot and stability is disabled)
• Strong anti-interference ability
• Can set loss control protection for auto return
• Cost-effective (cheaper as compared to Eagletree or any other autopilot system)

FY-21AP is accomplished with a 6DOF (Degree Of Freedom) Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) comprising of three accelerometers, and three gyros, thus eliminating the problems of weather sensitive thermopile devices (IR horizon sensors).

In addition, barometric pressure data allows precise altitude hold capability.

With the FY21AP, the RC pilot does not need to worry about pitch, yaw, or roll fluctuations once the system is engaged. It takes away a huge part of flying stresses. Even in strong crosswinds, the FY-21AP's AFSS in this system will provide stabilization effortlessly.

GPS Module
Launch point coordinates are logged to enable automatic failsafe return. The new FCF (Fixed Circling Function) uses GPS data for autonomous, defined circular navigation, at any predefined target point.

On Screen Display (OSD)
Incorporating the AP117 OSD module transmits these parameters:

• altitude
• ground speed
• course
• return angle
• flying time
• current battery Voltage - Motor
• current amps drawn - Motor
• current battery Voltage - Video Tx
• distance from home
• flight mode i.e. RTL or ABM or RC etc
• no of GPS satellites locked
• artificial HORIZON
• aircraft inside temperature
• roll and pitch values
• climb/decend rate
• radar

The AP117 OSD module is state of the art, with an accurate horizon read-out indicator, overlaid with multiple telemetry data parameters. For FPV activity, it offers solid flight stabilization performance and real time pilot assistance.

Additional data that can be interfaced to your PC via the Data Radio Link Module upgrade:

• longitude
• latitude
• positioning condition
• working mode
• servo angles

INCLUDED ITEMS
1.) FY21AP Autopilot Module
2.) FY117AP OSD Module
3.) GPS + Barometric Altimeter
4.) Current Sensor + 1 Dean connector
5.) All necessary wires and extensions and Manuals.
6.) Anti-vibration mounts and some foam.

SAI from RCFORALL is the authorized distributor for this system. Please call him for price and availability.

Another Video with the OSD explained.  

Watch in 480p

good job and a gr8 thread saurab

superb stuff man.

Waiting to see it in action.

Thanks Augustinev and iamahuman.

Nice equipment Saurabh..the picture quality is really good. All the best for your FPV experiments.

Thanks for your compliments and good wishes Ankur.   

Superb Videos.


http://www.youtube.com/user/alishanmao#p/u/0/GZ0FZJWEBuI

hey suarabh, its really gud to see video, lots of info on OSD!!!! 

but i wonder, if plane started to fly on its own how will we njoy flying!!! 

Finally my EPP FPV has arrived today... 

A few pics of the parcel... Luckily... NO CUSTOMS charged. All in 1 piece and well packed. This looks promising. 

Wow man..Amazing..Congrats..I guess customs are no more bothered by rc planes..Just order away..


More pics please..What kind of plane is this ? Links ?

Congrats Saurabh.. i had my doubts if it will get through. This could be the first EPP FPV to fly in India

gr8.
, i am not getting time to be back into RC....wil try soon to be back in field again.

Sandeep