Fix Drone Flight Stability Bugs -- 2

₹600-1500 INR

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₹600-1500 INR

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My drone’s flight control software is showing serious stability problems—unexpected pitch and roll changes that make the aircraft drift even in calm conditions. I need an engineer or developer who can dive into the existing flight-control codebase, pinpoint what is causing the instability, and implement a solid, tested fix. The job starts with a code review to isolate the root cause in the flight-control module, followed by refactoring or patching the affected algorithms (PID tuning, sensor fusion logic, or any timing issues you uncover). Once the fix is in place, I’ll need a compiled firmware image plus clear documentation of the changes so I can reproduce the build and flash future units. Acceptance criteria • Drone must hover and track waypoints without unexpected oscillation for at least 10 minutes in indoor bench tests and a short outdoor flight. • All modified code is committed to my private repository with explanatory comments. • A concise troubleshooting report outlines the original fault and the corrective steps taken. If you’re comfortable working with embedded C/C++, PX4 or ArduPilot-style architectures, and have a knack for debugging complex control loops, let’s get this drone flying smoothly again.

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@vatsal1501

I’ve worked with embedded control systems, and this kind of instability usually comes from PID tuning drift, sensor fusion inconsistencies, or control loop timing issues. I can go through your flight-control code and logs to pinpoint the exact cause, fix it at the root, and avoid trial-and-error tuning. Once resolved, I’ll validate the behavior with stable hover and basic flight checks, and share clean updated code, a ready-to-flash firmware build, and a short explanation of what went wrong and how it was fixed.

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@dmitryk73

Hi! I can help you with debugging your C++ flight control code. I have experience with C++ and debugging complex logic issues. I can analyze the instability problem (pitch/roll changes) and help identify the root cause and fix it. I am ready to start immediately and carefully review your code. Let’s discuss the details!

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@kotishwarr

The instability you’re experiencing is likely due to improper PID tuning, sensor noise, or issues in the sensor fusion and control loop timing. I can analyze your flight control code to identify the root cause and stabilize the drone. I have hands-on experience in tuning UAV control systems, including PID optimization and debugging embedded flight software. I can also perform parallel testing and piloting to validate stability improvements in real-time. With proper tuning and system checks, I can ensure stable hover and smooth flight performance as per your requirements.

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