I am planning a maritime VTOL operation and would like to ask for technical advice or references.
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Firmware: PX4 v1.14.0
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Hardware: Pixhawk + VectorNav VN-300 (Dual-antenna GNSS/INS)
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Mission: Autonomous takeoff and landing on a ship moving at ~5m/s.
Questions
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Are there any specific PX4 configurations or modules recommended for handling take-off or landing on a moving deck in a maritime environment?
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Are there any known cases or flight references for operating on large steel structures (like ships or offshore platforms)? Since we are using VN-300 for dual-antenna heading, we aim to bypass magnetometer issues, but we’d like to know if there are other considerations.
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Are there any documented cases or flight logs of PX4-based VTOLs performing auto take-off and landing on moving targets?
Any guidance or documentation links would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!