Grippers (for delivery)

Copter supports a number of different grippers which can be useful for delivery applications and bottle drops.

Follow the links below (or in sidebar) for configuration information based upon your set-up.

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Tip

Grippers can be configured to release in a failsafe situation using FS_OPTIONS (ArduCopter only)

Common Gripper Parameters

The autopilot output channel which is attached to the gripper is selected by setting its SERVOx_FUNCTION = “28”(Gripper).

The gripper is controlled by using the MAVLink Command MAV_CMD_DO_GRIPPER or, configuring and RC channel switch to RCx_OPTION = “19(Gripper).