DJI Naza

[neallewis]

I was going to post this info directly to AndyS, but figured others can read it too.

DJI have released a Naza Lite GPS controller, for lots less than the original Naza and the new Naza v2.

Functionality differences are listed here:
http://www.dji-innovations.com/whats...m-v1naza-m-v2/


Pricing here: http://quadcopters.co.uk/dji-naza-controller-59-c.asp
its £144 for the FC + GPS device, so well priced for that functionality, given I paid £120 for just my GPS add-on module for my Naza.

Limitations are the expansion options with v2 PMU and addons like coming bluetooth moudule, etc. its basically a V1 Naza (with GPS) without the expansion port.

[andys]

Hi Neal

Can't decide on this as I like how the KK2 flys and I like being able to alter settings via the LCD.

I'm worried a Naza will be awkward to set up and tweak to get it flying how I like..?

Also - my KK2 arrived the other day.

[neallewis]

Fair enough Andy. It's different for sure.

I've been reading about the ArduPilot Mega 2.5 controller, and the cool looking Mission Planner software for autonomous flying.

http://www.flitetest.com/articles/ArduPilot_Mega_2_5

[andys]

Hi Neal.

When I was looking into my 1s purchase - Peter King was very helpful and he sells ready build quads / Hex's with the ArduPilot controller. When I spoke with him, he said it does all the Naza does and more for much less.

This is his youtube channel : http://youtube.com/user/westmidscom/

I didn't really find where the best place (UK) was to but the controller / gps on it's own though - please post if you find out

[neallewis]

Andy, looks like BYOD is the place to get them in the UK.

http://www.buildyourowndrone.co.uk/A...-Mega-s/36.htm

I've dealt with them for DJI parts, good service.

[neallewis]

The Ardupilot looks like the just thing for setting up waypoints and flight paths to film, autonomous flights or survey "jobs", rather than just flying round like we are both doing now with ours. Its the sort of thing you need the laptop with you all the time to make settings changes and even communicate with it during flight. its a different application to the relatively simple KK2 controller with its screen/buttons setup, and the Naza, which once setup you're good to go.