Convert any RC airplane into a fully-autonomous UAV!

Just add the APM 2 autopilot to any RC aircraft and it becomes a fully-programmable flying robot with a powerful ground station and Mission Planner.

Features include:

Return to Launch with a flick of your RC toggle switch or a mouse click in the graphical Ground Station

Unlimited 3D GPS waypoints

Built-in camera control

Fully-scriptable missions

One-click software load, and easy point-and-click configuration in the powerful Mission Planner. NO programming required!

Replay recorded missions and analyze all the data with a graphing interface

Supports two-way telemetry with Xbee wireless modules.

Point-and-click waypoint entry or real-time mission commands while the UAV is in the air

Fly with a joystick or gamepad via your PC--no need for RC control!

Built-in failsafe will bring your aircraft home in the case of radio loss

All instructions and software are here.

APM 2 is an open source, Arduino-compatible, pro-quality autopilot. It is the most advanced IMU-based open source autopilot available today, and provides an entire UAV control system with scriptable missions with 3D waypoints, in-flight uploading of commands and powerful ground station software.

APM 2 supports any kind of of vehicle with a one-click change of code. Available code include ArduPlane (fixed wing), ArduCopter (rotary wing), ArduRover (ground vehicles) and more.

Everything you need to create an ArduPlane UAV:

* APM 2.5 autopilot with GPS ($179)

* [Optional] Telemetry kit ($75).