Hi @marlon!
First of all, great work hooking up the GPS and OSD! I’ve had my Mini Tricopters just late last year, and to me you’ve done an awesome job figuring things out. If you could create some schematics/how-tos on your setup, I think that would be a big help to other builders too since this information is scattered across the forums.
About what @quaduino said, yes traditionally there were 2 main branches or disciplines:
1. Those who wanted a stable aerial platform with GPS-hold, altitude hold, and navigation, which like the DJI Phantom has been traditionally used to take aerial photos and videos and sometimes to conduct survey.
2. Those who DON’T need their drone to be stable since they want FULL control of the drone’s performance. For example, rolls and flips and aggressive cornering can’t be done by a DJI because it would compromise the “stay in the air” performance of the DJI.
Many have already said that, but like you I don’t see why we shouldn’t get the best of both worlds. I like how my Mini Tricopter flies right now, very fast and agile. I also have a Phantom myself, which flies smooth and buttery. I wouldn’t use the Phantom when I just want to have fun. But I also don’t want to use my Tricopter when I need to take aerial videos. Different bananas. But I like where you’re going, so I could just use acro mode when I just wanna have fun, and then turn on GPS and altitude hold when I just want to have a relaxed flight.
I’d like to share a recent discovery I have for a new product on the market called Connex Falcore HD. It is touted as a racing drone that even beginners can race by using what they call SHIELD MODE and even has an auto land function. Shield mode basically gives you altitude hold so you can punch forward, etc. and more importantly stays in the air. I think this is the middle ground, and while others said that the two branches of the hobby should remain separate, they went ahead and made it possible. So, yes if we could reach a point where the tricopter could have something similar to Shield Mode, I think that would make a lot of people happy. 🙂
