Tuning

With the default PID settings, ArduPilot will fly most RC vehicles safely right out of the box. To fly well, with tight navigation and reliable performance in the wind, you’ll want to tune your autopilot parameters. The following topics show you how.

• Tuning QuickStart
• Automatic Tuning with AUTOTUNE
• Manual Roll, Pitch and Yaw Controller Tuning(firmware 4.1 and after)
• Manual Roll, Pitch and Yaw Controller Tuning(firmware before 4.1)
• Navigation Tuning
• Cruise Speed Tuning
• TECS (Total Energy Control System) for Speed & Height – Tuning Guide
• Calibrating an Airspeed Sensor
• Tuning Ground Steering for a Plane