MultiWii

that's great, thanks. Might be perfect for what I'm looking to do, means I can use the known-good multiwii software but still control it how I want. What sort of a range do those transmitters have?

Hi Carboard. That module is just the transmitter, right? And you're using the arduino to control the TX? If so, presumably I could link use an arduino controlled by PC to connect to the TX, and just connect a compatible RX as normal? Would you be able to share your code, or point me in the right dir...

I wanted to ask a very similar question I'm a total RC newbie, working on building a quad to be controlled via PC and xbee link. It will either allow control manually from a joypad or as an autonomous drone. Unfortunately, I'm having some issues getting anything like stable flight, and I'm not sure ...