: For complex maneuvers (like a "wander" orbit or precise touchdown angle), some developers disable the default AI and write their own PID controllers in Lua to translate orientation into raw Yaw/Pitch/Roll instructions. Key Resources for Lua Developers
When a vehicle is in or has detected it is on land , the flight controller locks down many attitude controls to prevent "ground loops" or tip-overs. For developers, this means:
If you need to adjust the pitch—perhaps for a specialized vertical landing or to angle a camera/sensor while stationary—developers often use these methods: no set pitch on land.lua
Lua Script Test: Setting Horizontal Velocity During LAND Mode
: The primary hub for sharing Lua Script Tests and troubleshooting landing modes. : For complex maneuvers (like a "wander" orbit
: Instead of using the native LAND mode, scripts can use GUIDED mode to send specific position or velocity targets. The Copter Commands in Guided Mode allow for more granular control over heading and turn rates, though vertical control still prioritizes landing safety.
Are you trying to during a specific landing maneuver, or are you encountering a script error when trying to assign a value to a pitch variable? : Instead of using the native LAND mode,
: Some advanced users bypass the internal Lua limitations by injecting MAVLink messages directly. This can force a target attitude, though it risks fighting the internal Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) which might reject measurements it deems unstable.