how to enable offboard mode on intel aero using mavros

[AShir3]

Hi,

I want to enable offboard mode for the intel aero running on px4.

The issue i am running into is that whenever i call the takeoff command on mavros, aero goes to a error prone gps locked position. The application that i am working on is in gps completely denied or partially denied environment.

Could you suggest a method where i can write my own takeoff script when there is no or error prone gps lock?

Also how would i enable guided mode or offboard mode for the same thing?

One other issue that i am facing is when I arm the aero from a script it times out and disarms after like 5 sec automatically. Is there any way to disable that?

Thanks,

Aniket

intel_adminZehOrtigoza

[idata]

Hello Aniket,

Thank you for your interest in the Intel Aero drone. Your request has been received and is currently being investigated. We will get back to you as soon as possible.Regards,Octavian

[idata · Accepted solution]

Hello Aniket,

Thank you for your patience. Take a look at this sample as it might be helpful for you: https://github.com/intel-aero/sample-apps/blob/master/ros/src/aero_offboard_ctrl/src/aero_offboard_c...Also, offboard(manual mode) is supposed to work without GPS lock. As for the script, I would need to see what script are you using to arm the motors, if you're using our sample scripts from https://github.com/intel-aero/meta-intel-aero/wiki/04-Autonomous-drone-programming-in-Python those are written to only arm the motors for 5 seconds.You can also take a look at this thread: https://communities.intel.com/thread/115384 https://communities.intel.com/thread/115384They seem to have an issue similar to yours. Hope this helps.

Regards,

Octavian

[idata]

Hello Aniket,

Is there anything else we can assist you with? Best regards, Bogdan