QUADRICOPTER
Get flash to fully experience Pearltrees
ETH - IDSC - Flying Machine Arena
A state-of-the-art platform for motion control research. The Flying Machine Arena offers a safe, controlled sandbox environment allowing the testing and validation of mobile robots. Thanks to its large size, it allows the testing of fast-paced motions, be it on the ground or in the air.
The AeroQuad is an open-source hardware and software project dedicated to the construction of remote controlled four-rotor helicopters, also known as quadcopters or quadrocopters. The latest software also support additional multicopter configurations! AeroQuad hardware typically consists of an Arduino microcontroller (Mega-2560 or Uno) as the flight controller board, and an AeroQuad shield with various sensors, such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer (heading), barometer (altitude hold) and ultrasonic sensors. Sensor classes are separated into their own libraries. If you want to add a new sensor, add a library based on the defined functions for seamless integration into the flight software Flight control functions are also separated into their own libraries with well defined interfaces and properties such that if new features are added or enhanced, there will be minimal impact to the overall Flight Software performance.
AeroQuad Forums - AeroQuad - The Open Source Quadcopter
BaronPilot Arduino based copilot autostabilizer with Nintendo Wii component (tricopter, quadcopter)
This is a program to stabilize a multicopter (copilot), runs on microcontroller like Arduino or Teensy++ and only a wii motion plus, no other electronics needed. These project started April, 2010. Supported are planes, tricopter, quadricopter (+ and x config), hexacopter (penta and coaxial). The self-leveling capability helps when doing FPV (first person view).multimoteurs
DIY Drones
This week we adjusted the control surfaces on the Raptor to get it all balanced and flew it a few times to get more experience and test the airframe's performance. I've got to say, flying wings, and the Raptor specifically, have far exceeded my expectations... it flies great! Its very, very stable, has an excellent power to weight ratio that allows it to climb indefinitely, enough control surface and authority to allow a perfect…Adafruit now has FREE SHIPPING – UPS ground, for all orders over $250. Continental USA. On checkout you’ll see FREE SHIPPING on check out if your order is $250 or over. We’ve been shipping so many packages lately, UPS gave us great rates, so we can now offer this as a great perk & added savings for our customers in the continental USA.
Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits
Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Arduino can sense the environment by receiving input from a variety of sensors and can affect its surroundings by controlling lights, motors, and other actuators. The microcontroller on the board is programmed using the Arduino programming language (based on Wiring ) and the Arduino development environment (based on Processing ).
Arduino - HomePage
Well it’s been over a year since SparkFunians out there last heard from Customer Service but let me assure you that we are alive and thriving! New faces - voices and email signatures for most of you - have joined the Customer Service team. We all come to SparkFun every day excited and ready to help fuel the innovation around the world! We wanted to make this post to introduce ourselves and maybe put a face to the voice on the other end of the phone. We love hearing all the questions, comments, problems and especially the frequent thank you's. It always makes us feel good to know that all your questions are answered and that your feedback is used to make SparkFun a better place.
News - SparkFun Electronics
UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
What is ArduCopter? ArduCopter is an easy to set up and easy to fly platform for multirotors and helicopters. Its features go far beyond the basic manual control RC multicopters on the market today. Unlike RC-only multicopters, ArduCopter is complete UAV solution, offering both remote control and autonomous flight, including waypoints, mission planning and telemetry displayed on a powerful ground station. ArduCopter is on the cutting edge of aerial robotics and intended for those people who want to try advanced technology, leading edge techniques and new flight styles. The project is based on the ArduPilot Mega autopilot created by the DIY Drones community.