Ap.parrot minidrone - Revision history

Ewoud at 14:20, 21 February 2025

2025-02-21T14:20:03Z

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	* Scan or select your Minidrone from the list of the peripheral		* Scan or select your Minidrone from the list of the peripheral
	[[File:Blueman_swing_1.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Blueman: peripherals list]]		[[File:Blueman_swing_1.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Blueman: peripherals list]]
			* Pair with the Minidrone
	* Configure this peripheral and select the "network access point" connection type		* Configure this peripheral and select the "network access point" connection type
	[[File:Blueman_swing_2.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Blueman: type of connection]]		[[File:Blueman_swing_2.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Blueman: type of connection]]

Openuas: /* Supported Minidrones */

2019-02-23T13:56:19Z

Supported Minidrones

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	= Supported Minidrones =		= Supported Minidrones =

	Paparazzi have been tested with the special EDU [https://github.com/Parrot-Developers/MinidronesEdu/tree/master/mambo-2.6.11 \| Firmware v2.6.11]. The original firmware doesn't allow bluetooth network connections. Although one can upload ~~supported~~ models are:		Paparazzi have been tested with the special EDU [https://github.com/Parrot-Developers/MinidronesEdu/tree/master/mambo-2.6.11 \| Firmware v2.6.11]. The original firmware doesn't allow bluetooth network connections. Although one can upload

			Supported models are:

	* Swing [[File:SWING.png\|400px\|frameless\|thumb\|right\|Parrot Swing]]		* Swing [[File:SWING.png\|400px\|frameless\|thumb\|right\|Parrot Swing]]

Openuas: /* Supported Minidrones */

2019-02-23T13:55:47Z

Supported Minidrones

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	= Supported Minidrones =		= Supported Minidrones =

	Paparazzi have been tested with the special EDU [https://github.com/Parrot-Developers/MinidronesEdu/tree/master/mambo-2.6.11 \| Firmware v2.6.11]. The original firmware doesn't allow bluetooth network connections. Although one can upload ~~Paparazzi autopilot application, one will not have wireless telemetry. Discussion are opened with Parrot to distribute the alternate firmware or integrate the modification to the standard one. The~~ supported models are:		Paparazzi have been tested with the special EDU [https://github.com/Parrot-Developers/MinidronesEdu/tree/master/mambo-2.6.11 \| Firmware v2.6.11]. The original firmware doesn't allow bluetooth network connections. Although one can upload supported models are:

	~~Tested and basics working. Note that the support is not in master branch sourcecode yet as of 20180221, but getting close as developers scrape some leftover time...~~

	* Swing [[File:SWING.png\|400px\|frameless\|thumb\|right\|Parrot Swing]]		* Swing [[File:SWING.png\|400px\|frameless\|thumb\|right\|Parrot Swing]]
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	* Parrot Rolling Spider		* Parrot Rolling Spider

	Not:		Tested and basics working. Note that the support did not (yet) land up in master branch sourcecode as of 20190223. A pullrequest is made, so me changes need to be added but we are getting close as developers scrape some leftover time...

			'''Not''' supported:

	* Airborne Night		* Airborne Night
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	If one has time to hack it in, great. Or if Parrot would provide an firmware with this option, nice, but don't count on it. One could still try to hack a Mambo firmware on the Airborne Night types somehow.		If one has time to hack it in, great. Or if Parrot would provide an firmware with this option, nice, but don't count on it. One could still try to hack a Mambo firmware on the Airborne Night types somehow.
	Note that Paparazzi does run on these if upload over USB network, but no bluetooth telemetry. A 100% GPS or vision based flight belongs to the possibilities if you fancy that, no need for a connection...		Note that Paparazzi does run on these if upload over USB network, but no bluetooth telemetry. A 100% GPS or vision based flight belongs to the possibilities if you fancy that, no need for a connection...
	But either you add an external GPS or make good vision modules. All in all to much effort compared to benefit~~. Better buy another small cheap drone to put PPRZ on~~.		But either you add an external GPS or make good vision modules. All in all to much effort compared to benefit.

	The Jumping Sumo and the Hydrofoil extension, while Paparazzi likely can run on those, since they cannot fly there are no plans for testing or support. If you have one and tested it with Paparazzi, great! Please make a pull request with any improvements you made, you're welcome.		The Jumping Sumo and the Hydrofoil extension, while Paparazzi likely can run on those, since they cannot fly there are no plans for testing or support. If you have one and tested it with Paparazzi, great! Please make a pull request with any improvements you made, you're welcome.

Openuas: /* Intro */

2019-02-23T13:52:19Z

Intro

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	Although there are various different Parrot minidrones, the base of all the drones is the same. that is why you see all this info on just one page.		Although there are various different Parrot minidrones, the base of all the drones is the same. that is why you see all this info on just one page.

	NOTE: This page is a work in progress (WIP) and partly will not reflect the current state of Paparazzi and will contain major errors. Till the end of December 2017 this page will have greatly improved.
	~~If you can help, yes, please help out, if not... hope that other are willing to spend their time on improving support.~~

	= Supported Minidrones =		= Supported Minidrones =

Openuas: /* Automatic */

2019-02-23T13:51:34Z

Automatic

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	====Automatic====		====Automatic====

	Always 4x pressing the button after a battery swap is not ideal. It is possible to disable this and automatically be able to ~~have a connection~~. It is tested and work but a description or better automatic flag is ~~nit~~ the ~~work an~~ will be added to this wiki and the sourceode		Always 4x pressing the button after a battery swap is not ideal. It is possible to disable this behaviour and automatically be able to telnet into the device. It is tested and work but a description or better automatic flag is in the works and will be added to this wiki and the sourceode.

	== Connect via USB ==		== Connect via USB ==

Openuas: No support for Blaze types

2018-12-20T14:26:57Z

No support for Blaze types

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	Note that Paparazzi does run on these if upload over USB network, but no bluetooth telemetry. A 100% GPS or vision based flight belongs to the possibilities if you fancy that, no need for a connection...		Note that Paparazzi does run on these if upload over USB network, but no bluetooth telemetry. A 100% GPS or vision based flight belongs to the possibilities if you fancy that, no need for a connection...
	But either you add an external GPS or make good vision modules. All in all to much effort compared to benefit. Better buy another small cheap drone to put PPRZ on.		But either you add an external GPS or make good vision modules. All in all to much effort compared to benefit. Better buy another small cheap drone to put PPRZ on.

	* Airborne Night
	** Parrot Airborne Night Maclane
	** Parrot Airborne Night Blaze
	** Parrot Airborne Night Swat
	* Airborne Cargo
	** Parrot Airborne Cargo Travis

	The Jumping Sumo and the Hydrofoil extension, while Paparazzi likely can run on those, since they cannot fly there are no plans for testing or support. If you have one and tested it with Paparazzi, great! Please make a pull request with any improvements you made, you're welcome.		The Jumping Sumo and the Hydrofoil extension, while Paparazzi likely can run on those, since they cannot fly there are no plans for testing or support. If you have one and tested it with Paparazzi, great! Please make a pull request with any improvements you made, you're welcome.
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	= Notes =		= Notes =

	This article assumes that you have already installed Paprazzi software on you local development PC. Used is Ubuntu 16.04. older version have different Bluetooth support, instructions there ~~maydiffer~~.		This article assumes that you have already installed Paprazzi software on you local development PC. Used is Ubuntu 16.04. older version have different Bluetooth support, instructions there may differ.

	= Features =		= Features =

Openuas: /* Supported Minidrones */

2018-12-20T10:11:28Z

Supported Minidrones

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	* Swing [[File:SWING.png\|400px\|frameless\|thumb\|right\|Parrot Swing]]		* Swing [[File:SWING.png\|400px\|frameless\|thumb\|right\|Parrot Swing]]
	* Mambo		* Mambo
			* Parrot Rolling Spider

	~~Later~~:		Not:
	* Parrot Rolling Spider

	~~Maybe:~~		* Airborne Night
			** Parrot Airborne Night Maclane
			** Parrot Airborne Night Blaze
			** Parrot Airborne Night Swat
			* Airborne Cargo
			** Parrot Airborne Cargo Travis

	The '''~~Maybe~~''' is since these airframes cannot create a IP network over bluetooth (no BNEP interface) by default. While it is possible from a hardware component perspective, setup and drivers are not in default firmware.		The '''Not''' is since these airframes cannot create a IP network over bluetooth (no BNEP interface) by default. While it is possible from a hardware component perspective, setup and drivers are not in default firmware.
	If one has time to hack it in, great. Or if Parrot would provide an firmware with this option, nice, but don't count on it. One could still try to hack a Mambo firmware on the Airborne Night types somehow.		If one has time to hack it in, great. Or if Parrot would provide an firmware with this option, nice, but don't count on it. One could still try to hack a Mambo firmware on the Airborne Night types somehow.
	Note that Paparazzi does run on these if upload over USB network, but no bluetooth telemetry. A 100% GPS or vision based flight belongs to the possibilities if you fancy that, no need for a connection...		Note that Paparazzi does run on these if upload over USB network, but no bluetooth telemetry. A 100% GPS or vision based flight belongs to the possibilities if you fancy that, no need for a connection...
	But either you add an external GPS or make good vision modules.		But either you add an external GPS or make good vision modules. All in all to much effort compared to benefit. Better buy another small cheap drone to put PPRZ on.

	* Airborne Night		* Airborne Night

Openuas: /* Supported Minidrones */

2018-02-21T22:20:33Z

Supported Minidrones

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	Paparazzi have been tested with the special EDU [https://github.com/Parrot-Developers/MinidronesEdu/tree/master/mambo-2.6.11 \| Firmware v2.6.11]. The original firmware doesn't allow bluetooth network connections. Although one can upload Paparazzi autopilot application, one will not have wireless telemetry. Discussion are opened with Parrot to distribute the alternate firmware or integrate the modification to the standard one. The supported models are:		Paparazzi have been tested with the special EDU [https://github.com/Parrot-Developers/MinidronesEdu/tree/master/mambo-2.6.11 \| Firmware v2.6.11]. The original firmware doesn't allow bluetooth network connections. Although one can upload Paparazzi autopilot application, one will not have wireless telemetry. Discussion are opened with Parrot to distribute the alternate firmware or integrate the modification to the standard one. The supported models are:

	Tested and basics working (not in master sourcecode yet as of ~~20171019)~~		Tested and basics working. Note that the support is not in master branch sourcecode yet as of 20180221, but getting close as developers scrape some leftover time...

	* Swing [[File:SWING.png\|400px\|frameless\|thumb\|right\|Parrot Swing]]		* Swing [[File:SWING.png\|400px\|frameless\|thumb\|right\|Parrot Swing]]
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	Maybe:		Maybe:

	The '''Maybe''' is since these airframes cannot create a IP network over bluetooth (no BNEP interface) by ~~defaut~~. While it is possible from a hardware component perspective, setup and drivers are not in default firmware.		The '''Maybe''' is since these airframes cannot create a IP network over bluetooth (no BNEP interface) by default. While it is possible from a hardware component perspective, setup and drivers are not in default firmware.
	If one has time to hack it in, great. Or if Parrot would provide an firmware with this option, nice, but don't count on it. One could still try to hack a Mambo firmware on the Airborne Night types somehow.		If one has time to hack it in, great. Or if Parrot would provide an firmware with this option, nice, but don't count on it. One could still try to hack a Mambo firmware on the Airborne Night types somehow.
	Note that Paparazzi does run on these if upload over USB network, but no bluetooth telemetry. A 100% GPS (or vision) based flight belongs to the possibilities if you fancy that.		Note that Paparazzi does run on these if upload over USB network, but no bluetooth telemetry. A 100% GPS or vision based flight belongs to the possibilities if you fancy that, no need for a connection...
			But either you add an external GPS or make good vision modules.

	* Airborne Night		* Airborne Night

Openuas: /* Supported Minidrones */

2018-02-21T22:16:35Z

Supported Minidrones

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	= Supported Minidrones =		= Supported Minidrones =

	Paparazzi have been tested with the special EDU [https://github.com/Parrot-Developers/MinidronesEdu/tree/master/mambo-2.6.11\| Firmware v2.6.11]. The original firmware doesn't allow bluetooth network connections. Although one can upload Paparazzi autopilot application, one will not have wireless telemetry. Discussion are opened with Parrot to distribute the alternate firmware or integrate the modification to the standard one. The supported models are:		Paparazzi have been tested with the special EDU [https://github.com/Parrot-Developers/MinidronesEdu/tree/master/mambo-2.6.11 \| Firmware v2.6.11]. The original firmware doesn't allow bluetooth network connections. Although one can upload Paparazzi autopilot application, one will not have wireless telemetry. Discussion are opened with Parrot to distribute the alternate firmware or integrate the modification to the standard one. The supported models are:

	Tested and basics working (not in master sourcecode yet as of 20171019)		Tested and basics working (not in master sourcecode yet as of 20171019)

Openuas at 09:22, 27 October 2017

2017-10-27T09:22:15Z

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	Note that when connected to USB camera is disabled so use a bluetooth connection to telnet and debug and develop in		Note that when connected to USB camera is disabled so use a bluetooth connection to telnet and debug and develop in

			Device /dev/video0 opened.
			Device `USB2.0 Camera' on `usb-p6i-ehci.0-1.1' is a video capture device.
			- Available formats:
			Format 0: YUYV (56595559)
			Type: Video capture (1)
			Name: YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV)
			Frame size: 640x480 (1/30)
			Frame size: 160x120 (1/60)
			Frame size: 80x60 (1/60)

			Format 1: MJPEG (47504a4d)
			Type: Video capture (1)
			Name: MJPEG
			Frame size: 640x480 (1/30)

	== Battery ==		== Battery ==