Auto-Pilot the Parrot AR.Drone from Python (or Matlab or C) This repository contains source code for building a stubbed version of the AR.Drone AutoPylot program, which allows you to auto-pilot theDrone 1.0 or 2.0 from source code written in Python, on a computer running 64-bit This video gives you an idea of what you can do with the drone in Python, using this package (see below for instructions). As the video shows, the update rate is fast enough to enable interesting experiments.Drone 2.0 and my Sony VAIO Pro laptop, I have obtained update rates of around 30 Hz. If you're interested in a more graphical-interface approach, you might also look into Please note that I am only supporting this project on 64-bit Ubuntu, using the latest SDK and firmware from Parrot (currently SDK 2.0.1). I do not have the resources to support other OSs or backwardAlso make sure your AR.Drone has the current firmware -- easiest way is to download the current version of

If you have a Logitech Extreme 30 Pro joystick or Playstation PS3 controller, the only file you should need to modify immediately in the repository is the autopylot.makefile, whose first non-commented lines you should change to reflect where you put the AR.You should also modify the lines right below there that specify which kind of controller you have and its hexadecimal ID (which you can find by issuing the lsusb command in Linux).ar drone 2 cdiscount If you have some other kind of gamepad, like a Nintendo Wii,ar drone battery alternative you'll have to modify autopylot_gamepad.c to reflect this. ar drone 2 in dubai using Python, make sure to get the Python development environment:ar drone best of mods

I set up the program so that the Logitech joystick axes work as follows: The Logitech buttons are labeled 1 - 12 on the joystick. I set up the program to work with them as I set up the program so that the PS3 axes work as follows: I set up the program to work with the PS3 buttons as follows: These button and axis configurations can be modified by editing gamepad.c Change to the repository directory and type make. This will build the ardrone_autopylot executable, as well as compiling the SDK (probably with a lot of warnings aboutOnce you've built the program you can run it by typing ./ardrone_autopylot in the directory whereThe autopylot.makefile is set up to use Python, but you can modify it for Matlab or C. For Python, you should first make sure that your PYTHONPATH shell variable is set to include the current directory: either on the command line, or (better long-term solution) in your .bashrc file, put the following instruction:

The autopilot is intially off, so you are flying the AR.When you push the autopilot button (4 on the Logitech joystick, × on the PS3), control is transferred to theAny subsequent joystick / gamepad action returns control to you, providing anThe function in autopylot_agent.py currently ignores the video and navigation data input and just makes the drone turn clockwise. (I've noticed that the program can take several seconds to report non-zero navigation data from the drone.) Note that the altitude and X/Y velocities are approixmate, and that the minimum reported altitude is around 230 mm. You can modify this function to do something The file autopylot_agent.m contains Matlab code equivalent to the Python code in autopylot_agent.py. To run the Matlab version, comment-out the Python lines (36-38) in autopylot.makefile, and un-comment the Matlab lines (45-47). you should have the following in your .bashrc file: You will also need the csh command,

which is used by the Matlab Engine. To be sure you have this command, do sudo apt-get install csh in your Ubuntu shell. If you prefer to program in C, comment-out the Python lines in autopylot.makefile, un-comment the C lines (50-51), and work with the codeYou will need OpenCV for Python, which you can install by following the instructions Copyright and licensing information can be found in the header of each source file. Please contact me with any questions or As I mentioned earlier, we’ve got an AR Drone to play with. One of the common mods that popped up on the internet were ways of extending the range on the AR Drone. It normally uses a local Wi-Fi connection to your phone or tablet for control and video signals. Many found this quite restrictive and have gone pretty far in extending that range. The first and easiest was just to set up a higher power Wi-Fi Bridge where you’ll be flying. The Drone only has about 15db of wi-fi magic in it, so anything stronger than that is an improvement.

There were too many variations on this to delve into the details, but as you see, there’s not much too it. The second method is to completely replace the Wi-Fi control system with a nice R/C controller. This will greatly increase your range as well as give you extra channels for triggering different attachments (usually lights).  I’ve seen two main methods used. One is called “MacGuyver mod”. This one is a plug and play kit that doesn’t seem to have much info along with it. The other is called “MiruMod” and the creator has shared all the information they can.  You can find a parts breakdown as well as schematics, wiring diagrams, instructions, and software. [Miru] uses an Arduino Pro Mini or an Arduino Nano as a go-between from the receiver to the serial port on the AR Drone. You can see in the wiring diagram below that it is a fairly simple install, and all [miru] asks for is that maybe you donate some beer money if you appreciate his mod. In my parrot ar.drone its just showing red light in all four corners and is not creating wifi hotspot to connect with remote.

if any one could help me with this solving. Try to fully charge the battery. Once you have done this on the AR Drone push the un-pair button then push the 'reset' button and place the AR Drone on a flat level surface and unplug the battery. On the iPod/device go to the WiFi menu tap on the AR Drone and select 'Forget this device'. Reconnect the battery on the AR Drone and wait for the leds to go green. Put your iPod into Airplane mode, switch on the WiFi and try to reconnect to the AR Drone. If the led's on your AR Drone are green and you are still unable to connect can you try resetting your iPod/device . You might have it on access-point mode, which is for Android users like me, i had the same problem and turned out it was on Ad-hoc mode, which is for Apple users. Hold down the unpair button for 5 sec. The LEDs flash red when access-point mode is switched to ad-hoc mode. The LEDs flash green when ad-hoc mode is switched to access-point mode I've also read that wireless camera systems can interfere with the signal.