Aluminum

[johnv]

I purchased a roll up aluminum table to use out in the field. Since it is not a ferrous metal can i calibrate my IMU on it?

jv

 

[Jbundy63]

I know on RC planes themselves it can cause issues, I don't think it would be a good idea because it is also considered a metal.

 

[johnv]

I know on RC planes themselves it can cause issues, I don't think it would be a good idea because it is also considered a metal.

I figured that was a problem. OK back to wood.

thx

 

[Jbundy63]

I figured that was a problem. OK back to wood.

thx

Yeah I would just be really leery of it. Wood would definitely be the way to go, better safe than sorry. [emoji4]

 

[Monte55]

I figured that was a problem. OK back to wood.

thx

What is holding the wood table together?

 

[ianwood]

It doesn't have to be ferrous to cause problems. No metal of any kind.

 

[envisionabove]

I purchased a roll up aluminum table to use out in the field. Since it is not a ferrous metal can i calibrate my IMU on it?

jv

Look for Plastic! Like one of those little side tables for Patio Furniture.

 

[duse500]

I've launched and landed off my RETRAX Pro bed cover a few times with no issues.
Not saying it's right or wrong but I'v done it

 

[Matty4]

What's Aluminum?.....




Oh..........Aluminium........

 

[envisionabove]

I've launched and landed off my RETRAX Pro bed cover a few times with no issues.
Not saying it's right or wrong but I'v done it

He wants to do MUI Settings on it that's were the problem comes from. I've seen pilots landing and taking off from truck beds but the MUI is a bit special.

 

[duse500]

He wants to do MUI Settings on it that's were the problem comes from. I've seen pilots landing and taking off from truck beds but the MUI is a bit special.

I got ya

 

[Monte55]

It doesn't have to be ferrous to cause problems. No metal of any kind.

Can you explain how an aluminum table can negatively affect an IMU calibration.

 

[Fplvert]

It doesn't have to be ferrous to cause problems. No metal of any kind.

So should we be worried about aluminum cases?

Only metal that can be magnetic or change a magnetic field should be avoided; as well as magnets in speakers which have caused compass errors.

Some tablets (and shades) have magnetic strips which also have caused compass errors.

Aluminum cannot be magnetized.

 

[bobmyers]

So should we be worried about aluminum cases?

Only metal that can be magnetic or change a magnetic field should be avoided; as well as magnets in speakers which have caused compass errors.

Some tablets (and shades) have magnetic strips which also have caused compass errors.

Aluminum cannot be magnetized.

You have to watch all of these tables-- some of them have metal frames-- like my PVC tables and my card tables-- tried both of those and got compass errors. Don't take off on your car hood, car roof, or pickup beds, or side walks-- they have rebar and/or wire mesh-- anything magnetic or aluminum tables if they have steel frames or braces.

 

[johnv]

Aluminium (or aluminum ; see spelling differences) is a chemical element in the boron group with symbol Al and atomic number 13. It is a silvery-white, soft ...

 

[bobmyers]

Aluminium (or aluminum ; see spelling differences) is a chemical element in the boron group with symbol Al and atomic number 13. It is a silvery-white, soft ...

SAY WHAT!

 

[Matty4]

Aluminium (or aluminum ; see spelling differences) is a chemical element in the boron group with symbol Al and atomic number 13. It is a silvery-white, soft ...

 

[Jbundy63]

Aluminium (or aluminum ; see spelling differences) is a chemical element in the boron group with symbol Al and atomic number 13. It is a silvery-white, soft ...

Aluminium or Aluminum

 

[CallMeAlan]

SAY WHAT!

It's hardly difficult to understand is it?

 

[robinb]

I purchased a roll up aluminum table to use out in the field. Since it is not a ferrous metal can i calibrate my IMU on it?

jv

NO

I have a ali frame table and I get compass error if I switch on drone with it sat on table.