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[Update] DroidPlanner v1.0.0

 

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DroidPlanner has reached a milestone  (v1.0.0). For me at least, it can now be used as the only GCS when you are flying. Since this is why I started working on it I think we have reached the objective, and in the way I found a lot of nice people willing to help.

 

The update

If you follow the alpha versions you know we added a lot of good stuff to it. The new version has the following updates, probably the bold ones matter the most to you ( v1.0.0 over 0.14.2):

Droidplanner v1.0.0

  • No new changes to the code-base, just setting a milestone

Droidplanner v0.16.0

  • Bluetooth Support
  • Fixing layout problems with the Survey window

Droidplanner v0.15.0

  • New Waypoint Editor
  • New Survey Interface
  • Support for Physical Joysticks
  • Chinese Translation
  • Code Re-factoring
  • Minor fixes (please consult GIT history)

 

Bluetooth

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Since many users have requested Bluetooth support I loaned a Android Device with Bluetooth, and implemented the support (my tablet doesn't have it, that's why it took so long). 

I tested it with a RN-42 Bluetooth module bridged with a 3DR telemetry board with success. To use the feature just pair your device using android settings, and select Bluetooth in the DroidPlanner settings menu.

For more help go to the wiki at the following link:
https://github.com/arthurbenemann/droidplanner/wiki/How-to-connect

 

Waypoint Editor

The new waypoint editor which is much easier to use, and support's almost every kind of waypoint. To use it just click on a waypoint on the map or list to open a dialog where you can change the waypoint settings.

We have gone to the trouble of doing a customized dialog for almost every waypoint kind, making it really easy to setup the parameters.

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Interactive Survey planning

Now it's interactive, you can select your survey parameters and it will dynamically update the grid. Also a nice new feature is the option of showing the camera footprints on the ground.

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More info

For more information I suggest the DroidPlanner Wiki page. And if you just want to know how to connect your APM board, or what android device you can use just follow the links. 

If you have questions about anything please ask them at the DroidPlanner forum, where others will be able to find them later.

And as always if you want to help consider making a donation via paypal, or by buying this app. If you want to help even more, consider joining the development team, or reporting a issue/bug/improvement on GitHub.

Thanks to everyone helping with the development (Just remembering a few of you: Aaron, Azrin, Brandon, Foxkid, J-DeMarco, Simon, Rob G )!

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Comments

  • Why does it keep crashing on my galaxy s4?
  • Great work I can't wait to test it out.
  • Wow, that survey feature with camera specs is really neat!  Good job Arthur!

  • Congratulations!

    By the way, I was looking and the Wikipedia, and the compatible devices list, it seems that Galaxy SII is not compatible via USB, but I'm using it and it works!

    I have a Galaxy SII GT-I9100 with Android 4.1.2, I9100XXMS2, Build XWLSS NeatROM Lite v 4.7

  • thanks for you incredible working

    you shouldn t let this great apk for free..you working should be paid!!!!!!1usd or 2usd is not a pain for all users.you spend lots of time for the communauty 

  • Awesome Arthur !

  • Congratulations on the software!

    Is that possible to use joystick instead of rc control on a flat tablet? And, is that possible to use multiple port hub on android?

    Thx for your hardwork.

  • Congratulations Arthur! You guys have come a long way in a short time. Tablets and smartphones as UAV controller will be important to many users. Thank you for your hard work.

  • MR60
    Congrats, i will immediately install it on my android tablet. Thx for your work.
  • Congrats!

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