Does Phantom 2 already have needed Flight Control system?

[wilbev]

So I have just recently got my Phantom 2 and I also purchased 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink kit so I can do the waypoint flights with the Phantom. I guess were still waiting on a firmware upgrade for the Phantom 2 to do this, correct? Secondly, does the Phantom 2 already have needed flight control system built-in for the iPad ground station to work? I know the Datalink uses a can bus cable to connect to the WKM, NAZA-M or NAZA-M V2, so are one of these 3 already built into the Phantom 2? If not, does this mean we need to buy one to do these waypoint flights? If it is built-in, is it just matter of connecting the Datalink to the open canbus port on the Phantom? Just wondering if I need to buy something more here and if so, exactly what would I need to get rolling once this firmware is released.

Thanks

 

[ianwood]

Re: Does Phantom 2 already have needed Flight Control system

Phantom 2 uses the Naza M V2 but with certain features disabled. As you can see here, DJI recently said on the FB page that the Ground Station firmware update is imminent.

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=9090

 

[wilbev]

Re: Does Phantom 2 already have needed Flight Control system

Thanks ianwood. So the Phantom 2 does have it's own flight control system then. Hopefully someone comes out with some good instructions on hooking it directly to the Phantom 2.

Phantom 2 uses the Naza M V2 but with certain features disabled. As you can see here, DJI recently said on the FB page that the Ground Station firmware update is imminent.

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=9090

 

[Ksc]

Re: Does Phantom 2 already have needed Flight Control system

install is easy. connect the RX to the can bus port on the leg. Connect the TX to a power supply and the BTU to the TX.

if you are using a mini iosd, then connect the R to the can bus port on the mini iosd and the mini iosd to the can bus port on the leg.

when the firmware is available, update. fly. enjoy.

 

[wilbev]

Re: Does Phantom 2 already have needed Flight Control system

Thanks Ksc, I was hoping it was going to be that easy and sounds like it is. What you suggest using for a power supply for the TX?

install is easy. connect the RX to the can bus port on the leg. Connect the TX to a power supply and the BTU to the TX.

if you are using a mini iosd, then connect the R to the can bus port on the mini iosd and the mini iosd to the can bus port on the leg.

when the firmware is available, update. fly. enjoy.

 

[Ksc]

Re: Does Phantom 2 already have needed Flight Control system

you could connect it to a battery. a phantom 1 battery. just put the right connector on it. it depends on what you have as far as a charger. its a waste to go buy just that charger for the ground station and battery. I wonder if you could connect to one of those portable iPhone chargers they sell at tiger direct.....

 

[OI Photography]

Re: Does Phantom 2 already have needed Flight Control system

You can use one of these to power the groundstation Tx: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... cts_id=701

Connected to it with one of these: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... cts_id=356

And you can use your existing charger for it with one of these: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... ts_id=1761