Where should I go next? Is there any ROS package or stack that can be used as a tutorial/sample to use ardrone_autonomy?Here are some examples: “falkor_ardrone” is a ROS package which uses the “ardrone_autonomy” package to implement autonomous control functionality on an AR. State Estimation, Autopilot and GUI for ardrone. This ROS stack includes a series of very basic nodes to show users how to develop applications that use the ardrone_autonomy drivers for the AR drone 1.0 and 2.0 quadrotor robot. This repository contains the source-code for the Up and flying with the AR. AR Drone simulation in Gazebo, compatible with . How can I report a bug, submit patches or ask for a feature? offers a nice and convenient issue tracking and social coding platform, it can be used for bug reports and pull/feature request. This is the preferred method. You can also contact the author directly. Why the has been patched? The ARDrone 2.0.1 SDK has been patched to 1) Enable the lib only build 2) Make its command line parsing compatible with ROS and 3) To fix its weird function issue.

The patched SDK is being hosted on an external repository. Why the wifi bandwidth usage is too much? The driver has been configured by default to use the maximum bandwidth allowed to ensure the best quality video stream possible (please take a look at default values in parameters section). That is why the picture quality received from Drone 2.0 using this driver is far better than what you usually get using other software. If for any reason you prefer the lower quality* video stream, change , and parameters to the default values mentioned in the AR-Drone developer guide. Please note that lower quality does not mean lower resolution. By configuring AR-Drone to use bitrate control with limits, the picture gets blurry when there is a movement. What is the default configuration for the front camera video stream? How can I calibrate the ardrone front/bottom camera? It is easy to calibrate both cameras using ROS Camera Calibration. First, run the camera_calibration node with appropriate arguments: (For the bottom camera, replace front with bottom)

After successful calibration, press the button in the UI. The driver will receive the data from the camera calibration node, then will save the information by default in . From this point on, whenever you run the driver on the same computer this file will be loaded automatically by the driver and its information will be published to appropriate topic. Sample calibration files for AR-Drone 2.0’s cameras are provided in folder. Can I control multiple drones using a single PC? or can I make my drone connect to a wireless router? Since version 1.4, the driver supports connecting to multiple AR-Drones from a single PC. Thanks to efforts and patches provided by @kbogert. For more information please check this wiki page. Is there any support for GPS (Parrot Flight Recorder) Yes but it is experimental. The code is maintained in a separate branch (gps-waypoint). For more information see this documentation.Calibrating your Phantom Compass is one of the most  important steps to prevent Fly-Away issues.

This article with videos explain the issue of fly-away along with how to prevent this from happening in the first place.  The first video also discusses what to do when fly-away occurs.  The Phantom has very fluid movement. You move the sticks and the Phantom makes that movement straight away.  If it is slow or unresponsive, then you have a problem.  If something is weird going on, bring your Phantom in straight away and troubleshoot. 1) Calibrate Your Phantoms Compass (2nd Video) every time before you fly.ar drone 2 augmenter portee 2) Home Point Mark: Don’t take off straight away.  ar drone 2 high density batteryGive your Phantom a minute or two until you see the flashing green light for 10 or 15 seconds.  parrot ar drone battery wont charge

There should be no red lights at all showing. Technically you need 6 or more satellites for a home point mark before you take off.  You should see a rapid green light flashing to show the home point has been marked.  From the home point, your Phantom will know where to return to if there is interruption in your control link. 3) Be aware of electronic or magnetic interference in your location such as large high powered electricity lines or cell phone masts.  These can interrupt the signal between the Phantom and your transmitter. All it takes for signal interruption of erratic flying movement is for another signal to be using the same frequency as your quadcopter. The signal may be stronger emitting from the interference which may confuse your quadcopter. 4) Make sure you have the latest firmware update. DJI brought out new firmware updates to fix any frequency signalling problems. 5) Change from GPS Mode to Altitude mode. 6) Turn off the transmitter if you know you have set a home point marker.

This will initiate the Phantom fail safe mode and your drone will fly itself home. This below video is thorough and explains fly-away really well.  Watch this drone d-i-y video a few times to understand the issue of fly-away, how to prevent this issue and if it happens, what to do to bring your Phantom back in safely. It is extremely important if you bring your quadcopter to a different location that you calibrate the compass. Really, the best advice is to calibrate your Phantom every time before you fly it.  Calibrating the Phantom 2 compass is easy and quick and it will hugely decrease any problems with Fly-Away.  Watch the below drone d-i-y video a few times and it will become second nature to you. View these top of the range Phantom parts and upgrades The below video is clear and explains how to calibrate the Phantom compass correctly.Show all reviewsCool Concept, But For Now That's About All....Product Packaging: Standard Packaging|Limited Functionality, but does what it claims, nothing more.