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DescriptionArdupilot Mega APM 2.8 is a professional quality autopilot that is based on the Arduino Mega platform. It is a completely open-source platform and you can find the firmware and software are available on the web. This software is constantly updated with new and improved features by a team of core developers as well as the huge community around the world. This autopilot can control Quadcopters, fixed-wing aircraft, Boats, multi-rotor helicopters, as well as traditional helicopters.Features:It is a full autopilot capable for autonomous stabilization.Way-point based navigation and two-way telemetry with XBee wireless modules.Supporting 8 RC channels with 4 serial ports.GPS Support for programmed auto-pilot missions with 3D waypoints. Also has optional external GPS interface.Built-in Compass as well as the external compass interface available.ArduPilot Mega consists of the main processor board and the IMU shield.One of the first open source autopilot systems to use Invensense’s 6 DoF Accelerometer/Gyro MPU-6000.Barometric pressure sensor upgraded to MS5611-01BA03, from Measurement Specialties.Onboard 4 MegaByte Dataflash chip for automatic data logging.This is designed to be used with the 3DR uBlox GPS with Compass so that the GPS/Compass unit can be mounted further from noise sources than APM itself.Basic Ardupilot Components:APM Hardware – The APM 2.8 Board.APM Firmware – The firmware that runs on the hardware (APM 2.8 MEGA).APM Software – The software runs on your PC.ARDUPILOT POWERFUL GROUND CONTROL SOFTWARE:You will be using the downloadable mission planner software to configure and control your Ardupilot board. The software feature includesPoint-and-click waypoint entry, using Google Maps.Select mission commands from drop-down menus.Download mission logs files and analyzes them.Configure APM settings for your airframe.Interface with a PC flight simulator to create a full hardware-in-the-loop UAV simulator.See the output from APM’s serial terminal.Package includes:1 Pc x Ardupilot APM 2.8 mega Flight Controller BoardUseful Links:Github – https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilotWebsite – http://ardupilot.org/