Create a gist now Instantly share code, notes, and snippets. parrot ar drone 2.0 arduino communication with node possible other names: ardrono, dronenodeuino, ardronenodeuino, arnodedroneduino ahahahah above shot is from @rem getting node on the drone untar node-serialport and put node and the node-serialport folder onto a usb thumbstick thingy put the thumbstick thingy into the drone (like in the above photo) telnet into drone, telnet 192.168.1.1(it might be usb1) cp -r usb/node-serialport/ node_modules/ note: you can use node-serialport to get data from arduino but you can't use johnny-five because it depends on firmata which doesn't support Tx/Rx serial communication this last point means you have to write actual arduino sketches and upload them to the arduino directly, but you can still write node code that runs on the drone to reads the serial data also I found out that since the serial port on the drone is intended as a debug console you will get a bunch of debug data spewing out at you from the boards Tx pin.

I don't know how to turn it off at this time. what this means is you can send data into the drone over serial but you can't (to my knowledge -- someone should hack this) send data from the drone over serial to a device yet here is where things get tricky be very careful that you don't eff up your drone! the drone has a female USB port exposed next to the battery connector but unfortunately it is hardcoded into host mode so it can only be used with mass storage devices :( that last point is based on my naive understanding of electronics. prove me wrong and fork these instructions! there is another serial console on the drone motherboard open up the bottom of the drone under the little piece of black tape to expose a buncha plastic hole thingies: turns out this has pins for TTL serial communication and USB serial communication. this awesome post by jazzomaniak is where I figured this out here is a pinout from jazzomaniak: ** it has come to my attention that the serial console tx/rx pins on the AR Drone 2 run at 1.8v which means you'll need a level converter to talk to the arduino.

here is a schematic from the mirumod project that shows where the level converter should be installed **uav drone kit for sale without a level converter i still was able to receive and transmit serial data from arduino to drone but it was flaky. parrot ar drone 2 usatoi believe (but have not yet tested) that after fixing the voltage mismatch that communication will be much more reliablear drone 2 sdk c# you'll wanna get some thinnish gauge wire (around AWG 16 I reckon, AWG 22 is for most breadboards and my 22 wire didn't fit into the drone serial ports)ar drone price comparison get an arduino uno which provides 5v or 3.3v TTL serial via digital ports (Rx and Tx). ar drone price compare

due and uno have this, not sure about others here is a shot from @rem of drone with the entire bottom cover removedbest drone for filmmakers you can also theoretically power the arduino from #8 and #9 on the drone if you hook them up to a barrel power jack thingy for the arduino (or use the Vin and GND pins for the same effect). I haven't hooked this up yet cause I ran out of cables. @rem in the comments below said he got it working you can also use the other USB port on the drone to power the arduino, but I don't have a short enough USB cable for this upload the sketch in this gist called helloworld.pde to the arduino in a telnet shell on the drone type cat /proc/cmdline and find out which tty device the 'console' is set to. on my drone it was ttyO3 set the tty socket to raw mode: stty -F /dev/ttyO3 -raw verify the baud rate of the socket: stty -F /dev/ttyO3. mine originally said 115200 but after messing with it it seems to change to 9600.

the arduino sketch and the node code running on the drone need to both contain whatever stty tells you the baud rate is for communication to work. the Input/output error above is because I was sending serial data from the arduino into the drone. I unplugged the serial cables from the arduino and tried the command again and it worked. I think it was around this time that the drone decided to switch baud rates to 9600 go into a node repl (./node) and copy paste in helloworld.js from this gist sp = ("", { You signed in with another tab or window. Reload to refresh your session. You signed out in another tab or window. Reload to refresh your session. See more product details Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition Quadricopter (Sand) Discover the best new toys and games. Drone 2.0 with Outdoor Hull (Orange/ Blue) Also check our best rated Rc Helicopter reviews Product Dimensions58.4 x 1.3 x 58.4 cm Batteries:1 Lithium ion batteries required. Manufacturer recommended age:3 years and up

Main Language(s)German manual, English manual, French manual, Spanish manual, Italian manual, Dutch manual, Portuguese manual, English Number of Puzzle Pieces1 Radio Control Number of Channels4 173,770 in Toys & Games (See top 100) Delivery Destinations:Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered. Date First Available8 Feb. 2012 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? To learn more about safely and responsibly flying your drone in the UK, visit our Fly Responsibly page here. This product is subject to specific safety warnings Undoubtedly the ultimate flying toy, the AR.Drone 2.0 represents the latest development of Parrot's world renowned high tech quadricopter, that is easily controlled by Wi-Fi using a smartphone or tablet. It features a high definition camera with a video recording facility, plus flight data sharing, a patented piloting mode, and an innovative pressure sensor for increased stability at any altitude.

Drone 2.0 offers just about every possible option on the enthusiast's wish list, and can even perform 360 degree flips on command! HD 720p CAMERA: AR.Drone 2.0 is now equipped with an High definition front camera that will let the pilots see exactly what the AR.Drone 2.0 sees just as if they were in the pilot seat. Download the free AR.FreeFlight 2.0 application (available on the App Store and the Android market) and take control of the AR.Drone 2.0 in a split second. The user-friendly control interface will appear over the video feedback streamed straight from the AR.Drone 2.0 with no latency thanks to its self-generated WiFi network. The automatic stabilization system of the AR.Drone 2.0 will ensure an image of high quality, whether indoors or outdoors even in light wind conditions. Whether on a Smartphone or a tablet the users will see a clean, crystal clear image right from the sky. RECORD AND SHARE: AR.FreeFlight 2.0 also lets the user record video and pictures as he is piloting the AR.

Simply press the record button to start and end the recording and use the dedicated photo/video section of the application to watch what you’ve shot right after you have landed. No cables, no SD card, no PC required. Everything has already been sent and sorted in your smartphone/tablet so that can watch your performance instantly. And for users interested in shooting a large quantity of video without using their smartphone/tablet memory, a USB plug is located inside the AR.Drone 2.0 for easy USB recording. Shoot as much as you want and share easily on Youtube or Picasa once you are done thanks to the embedded sharing options of the application. THE FLIP: A unique acrobatic move available exclusively for the AR.Press a button and launch this impressive barrel roll as you are flying. The embedded navigation system of the AR.Drone 2.0 will automatically recover so that any new pilot can enjoy this new move! ABSOLUTE CONTROL PILOTING MODE: A brand new and exclusive piloting mode patented by Parrot only for the AR.

The Absolute Control piloting mode will make the life of all beginners easier by only using your device position as a point of reference. The result is simple: whatever the direction the front of the AR.Drone 2.0 is facing you’ll just have to tilt your Smartphone is a direction to see the AR.Drone 2.0 fly toward it. A beginner pilot can now become an expert in 5 minutes. HIGHER AND FASTER: The AR.Drone 2.0 provides a unique stability thanks to its embedded sensors and navigation system. Any movement not solicited by the pilot will be automatically corrected by the AR.Drone 2.0 to maintain a perfectly still position in the air while you are not controlling it. Push it, put it in windy condition (up to 15 m/h), and it won’t move an inch until YOU decide to make it move. Thanks to its new pressure sensors the AR.Drone 2.0 will grant this automatic stability even further by making sure it remains stable whatever the altitude. You’ll have no excuse not to try your most daring pilot tricks high in the air!

A 12 month Parrot manufacturer’s warranty provides cover for defective parts and workmanship, subject to proof of purchase, but clearly does not include damage in use. A full range of replacement parts are available separately. Parrot Technical Support can offer advice, or assistance following a serious crash. Technical Details VIDEO - HD Camera: 720p 30fps; Wide angle lens: 92 degree diagonal; H264 encoding base profile; Video storage on the fly with remote device or with USB 2.0 key; JPEG photo capture (720p) MECHANICAL DESIGN - 3 cell 1,000 mAH LiPo rechargeable battery; High pitch propeller for great maneuverability; 4 brushless inrunner motors with micro ball bearing and rare earth magnets, 14.5 watt & 28,500 rpm when hovering; Self-lubricating bronze bearings, tempered steel proper shafts; Low noise Nylatron gears for 8.625 propeller shafts; Emergency stop controlled by software; Fully reprogrammable motor controller; Water resistant electronic motor controller ; Foam to isolate the inertial center from the engine’s vibrations;

Carbon fiber tubes, 380g with outdoor hull, 420g with indoor hull; High grade 30% fiber charged nylon plastic parts; Liquid Repellent Nano-Coating on ultrasound sensors; Fully repairable: all parts and instructions for repairing are available on Parrot website ELECTRONICS & SENSORS - 16Hz 32 bit ARM Cortex A8 processor with 800MHz video DSP TMS320DMC64x; 16bit DDR2 RAM at 200MHz; 8 MIPS AVR CPU per motor controller; 3 axis accelerometer +/- 50mg precision; 3 axis gyroscope 2000 degree/second precision; Pressure sensor +/- 10 Pa precision (80cm / 2.6 feet at sea level); 60 fps vertical QVGA camera for ground speed 1 x Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadricopter supplied ready-to-fly 1 x Indoor Hull 1 x Orange/Blue Outdoor Hull 1 x 1,000mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Flight Battery 1 x Mains Charger 1 x Multilingual European Instruction Manual What do customers buy after viewing this item? AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition Quadricopter (Snow) AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition Quadricopter (Sand)

See all 45 customer reviews See all 45 customer reviews (newest first) on Amazon.co.uk Most Recent Customer Reviews everything looks good, but I never got to fly it because I couldn't connect it to wifi, had my money returned My son and husband have one each, they love it! Be aware this is an AR Drone 1 in a AR Drone 2 hull.This unit does not have a USB port. The AR Drone 2 does.The batteries are for AR Drone 1. If you are looking for a relighable piece of kit to take Ariel photos then this really isn't wat you shud buy, yes it has features that are great but in my opinion there not the... Arrived on time, undamaged but could do with better wrapping. Great fun and very easy to fly,recommend buying extra battery's for longer flying time. great but there are better drones arriving on the market yes this is a considered purchase, but wow. Love flying rc helis, got this out the box charged and flying no problems. I've had my AR.Drone 2.0 for 3 weeks now and flown about 2.5 hours.