The next generation of SmartAP - SmartAP v2

Hi everyone! I would like to share with you with my latest progress in flight control system developments. I have designed the next generation of my custom-made SmartAP autopilot, it's called SmartAP v2. It's based on STM32F4 microcontroller. Powerful MCU, new sensors and more complex algorithms helped to improve the accuracy of altitude & position hold. Short demo video below.

And here's the video highlighting the development process: 

More info you can find on my project's website - http://sky-drones.com/

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  • Thomas, yes, that's true. The reason for that, I guess, that this set of chips is the most suitable. I have conducted a small research and it turned out that there's nothing better than MPU60xx, 5611, 5883 in this price range. 

    If something new and better appears, developers will use that.

  • Watch your arm pits... Very brave egging on the copter from above. Be safe. Very neat project!!
  • Wow!!!!  Can't wait to throw this board on the Ecilop!!  Great job on a fantastic looking, lightwieght board!!

  • Ray, unfortunately the board is not available for public yet. I will make another post closer to the date of release.

    Mustafa, the unique sides are algorithms. The board allows developing and running complex filtering and adaptive control which results in better navigation precision.

    Thomas, I agree with you that there is a big variety of STM32 flight contollers in the world. The answer for the question if there is a need for another one or not is quite simple. If people like it - they will want it, if not - they won't. Nobody forces them to buy it. Good system will always be in demand, no matter how long ago it's on the market and how many competitors is has. 

    Of course Far East monsters can make a clone and sell it for even a half price of just components. Anyway, the developer wins, because he has outstanding knowledge and experience which helped him to design the system which Far Easterns want to clone and everyone wants to get. And this is the most valuable. Knowledge and experience.

    Hugues, I work with a professional contractor who solders boards based on my circuitry. I can do hand soldering myself as well.

  • MR60

    Very smart! How do you build your boards? Home soldered or prof contractor based on your circuitry?

  • Nice job, keep up the great work. A quick question, what is the unique sides of this AP board than the existing ones.

  • Wow, I am a complete drone Noob. I signed up on here just because of this drone. Saw the video. I want one! I know its early May, but are they available yet?

  • Nice. 

     

  • Jay, it's in beta at the moment, official release will be soon.

    Swift, hardware and software are not open source.

  • when was that available in the market?

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