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Airframe Setup (ArduPilot)

Airframe Setup is used to select the frame class and type that matches your vehicle

INFO

Airframe Setup is only available on ArduCopter and ArduSub vehicles (it is not shown for ArduPilot Rover or Plane vehicles).

ArduCopter Airframe Setup

To select the airframe in Copter:

  1. First select the Gear icon (Vehicle Setup) in the top toolbar and then Airframe in the sidebar.

    Airframe config

  2. Select the broad Frame Class for your vehicle:

    Airframe type

    INFO

    You will need to reboot the vehicle for class changes to take effect.

  3. Select the specific Frame Type for your vehicle:

    Airframe type

ArduSub Frame Setup

To select the frame type for Sub:

  1. First select the Gear icon (Vehicle Setup) in the top toolbar and then Frame in the sidebar.

  2. Select the frame type that matches your vehicle (selecting a frame applies the selection).

  3. Make sure that all green thrusters have clockwise propellers and all blue thrusters have counter-clockwise propellers (or vice-versa).

    Select airframe type

    • You can also click Load Vehicle Default Parameters to load default parameter set for ArduSub.

      Load vehicle params