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Hi all,

Recently I started a project related to image classification through several cameras on board. My quad copter consists from the following parts,

• Tarot Ironman 650, frame,
• 15 x 5.5 Propellers,
• Sunnysky 3508 380 KV, motors,
• Hobbywing X-Rotor 40A, ESCs,
• DJI NAZA M-Lite
• 2 x 6600 6S Turnigy, LiPo,
• Jetson TK1, Embedded processor.

The images are captured and processed using C++ in Jetson embedded board; OPENCV has been used for implementing image processing algorithms and CUDA runtime API for parallel processing of image data.

The next step in my project is to let my algorithm control automatically (Pitch, Roll, Yaw and GPS Position) the quad copter while on flight according to my program output. Although, I am not sure which flight controller to choose. Before a week I noticed that Pixhawk has an "off-board" mode in which you can connect it through UART port to another embedded computer and pass messages using MAVLink transmission protocol. However, I am not sure if this is the most efficient way to control the quad copter. Also, I noticed various  videos on YouTube showing automated control on board, but no more details were provided about the hardware.

It would be very helpful and time saving for me if you propose your thought on which flight controller will permit to my algorithm and an embedded computer to control quad-copter's pitch, roll, yaw, altitude and GPS position?

REMARKS:

The algorithm is going to be evaluated in an indoor environment, thus no UAV legislation applies.