PID Tuning Masterclass - Part 1 - P Term From Low To High

Let's take a look at what low and high PIDs do. This will give you a perspective on what to change when your copter is not behaving the way you want it to behave.

In this video, I set D gain to zero, then I take P gain from 20 to 70 and discuss the differences as I go.

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This playlist will culminate with my 1.5 hour PID Tuning Masterclass presentation at the NYC Drone Film Festival on March 18, 2017. (Note: the presentation will be March 18. The video will be uploaded some time later.) In the mean time,

[emp]

It's 2021 already and this is still my go to video whenever I have a new build that needs tuning.

[brentshock]

Josh,

I feel so neglected, so... not so important without your opening greeting of "This is Joshua Bardwell and today, you're going to learn something." :- / Always appreciated !!!

[michael]

Joshua, I just want to thank you. Every question I have you’ve already created a tutorial video for.

[BluJFPV]

I have got to say, this gave me the best tune I've ever had. I have tried for months following different instructions to tune my Goby. But I went out and tuned following these instructions and the difference was insane. I will be doing this for my Torrent and all future quads!

[StacemanFPV]

This by far has been the most informative PID tuning video you have put out. I think isolating the terms is really help it make more sense.

[iustinum]

Man, it doesn't matter how far I go back in your videos, everything is pertinent. You truly are a great teacher, thank you for sharing all of your studying and knowledge. Just getting into this hobby is extremely overwhelming, but you do a fantastic job explaining every detail without simplifying it to much.

[jonnyphenomenon]

OMG WHERE IS PART Seriously Josh! Thank you for this. Your explanation as you fly are incredibly helpful. Its great how you show a specific effect with several iterations of the same maneuver, describing what we are seeing AND HEARING as you do it. I don't have to rewind over and over to catch it. this is the kind of tutorial videos we need more of. Well done! I cant wait to see the next video.

[gregolejniczak]

Have to agree with Joe Kunsch, I have start to see what my quad actually is doing when I apply an input, roll, pitch etc. thanks to you Joshua. Big thanks!

[Jff]

Being a complete noob, your videos are priceless. Appreciate the effort and look forward to the next video.
Thanx

[BSON]

I like how you took the P Gain way high to demonstrate and discuss what happens when it's too high. Most PID tuning videos discuss when it's too low and stop when it's just high enough.

[garanal]

Thank you very much Joshua. With this video series I finally learned to make a good PID tunning. I just a rookie, but defenitly I can feel the diference in my flightds

[TT_R]

Thanks for all the master classes you've posted. I've learned a lot from you.

[worstpersonview]

This is the most helpful video series on the internet.

[MsMrzebo]

The best Quadcopter lessons ever. Thank you Joshua Bardwell.

[JordanMW]

I’ve been on the fence about building a quad recently, after watching your videos and seeing how simple PID really is. I am taking the leap. Thanks Josh

[RichardRaueiser]

Back to study time, no matter as old as you get, you can always learn some thing. Thank's

[HodgePodgeGarage]

now that I can fly a few packs in a row without crashing I figured its time to tune. Thanks for the vid! I hope it helps me figure out some issues Im having.

[justinvxpe]

Without your help I still wouldn't know how easy it is to fly a race copter.
Thanks <3

[aowi]

Great video. Never thought I could get my P terms that high. It flies much better. Thanks.

[terrylowitz]

Great video. I am finally understanding what effect these have. Can't wait to see the entire video