Instruction Manual

CALIBRATION

Connect APM to your computer using the provided micro-USB cable.

Windows will automatically install the correct drivers for APM.

APM USB port

Connect APM to Mission Planner:

1 Select Arduino Mega.

2 Select 115200.

3 Select Connect.

Mission Planner’s mandatory hardware calibration steps allow you to

program and configure the APM autopilot for your copter.

Now you can connect APM to Mission Planner.

Select Initial Setup, Install Firmware, and Quad to install flight code firmware onto APM.

On the left side of the Initial Setup screen, select Mandatory Hardware. You will need to

perform each of the calibration procedures listed under this menu.

Frame Type: Select your configuration: Plus or X (cross).

Compass: Select the options to enable the compass, to allow automatic declination, and

to select your autopilot type. Select Live Calibration to launch the wizard, and follow the

prompts.

Accel Calibration: Check the box for AC 3.0+, select Calibrate, and follow the prompts to cali-

brate the autopilot’s accelerometer. Make sure to wait a couple of seconds before and after

changing the positions of the copter.

Radio Calibration: Turn on your RC transmitter, select Calibrate Radio, and move all sticks and

switches to their extreme positions. Select Click when Done once the red bars are set for all

available channels.