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How to power a Companion Computer using the Holybro Pixhawk 4 Power Module (PM07)?

As the title says, I would like to power a companion computer (Raspberry Pi 3B in my case) using the PM07 Power Distribution Module: Power Module The Raspberry Pi should be powered via USB cable. ...
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Can be ESC connected to battery directly if PDB has not enough power?

I want to use FC Matek F405-TE http://www.mateksys.com/?portfolio=f405-te#tab-id-4 but it's PDB allow only 35A of ESC. I want to use 50-60A ESCs (motors are 40A each) with this controller. Can I ...
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What battery can I use for 1000kv brushless motor, that will be the cheapest?

I am using a 10 x 4.5 propeller for my A2212/13T 1000KV brushless motor with a 30A ESC. What battery will I need that will be cheap to power my motor alongside three 9-gram servos? Flight time is not ...
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I have a design for powering four motors, could someone verify that it will work as I planned?

My question: This is a simple design that I have created using everything that I know about electronics so far. Is there anything missing in my design or are there any concepts which I have ...
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Radius of drone when hovering in circles

According to Energy Minimization for Wireless Communication With Rotary-Wing UAV, it is better to fly in circles than to hover at a single place (if hovering is required). Flight requires less power. ...
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Flight properties vs Energy Storage, is it a linear relationship?

I found an interesting drone platform from the brand: Dji Drones. From the spec sheet found here, I realized it had some limitations... but was curious if were to modify by adding more batteries, ...
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How can I use a Pixhawk 4 power distribution board (PM07) to power an older pixhawk?

I have the PM07 power distribution board designed for the Pixhawk 4 but I currently have a Pixhawk 2.8.4. On the data sheets I can clearly see a 5V output but I am not getting any power from those ...
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