HolyBro PX4 Vision Autonomy Development Kit V1.5 – Carbon-Fiber Quadcopter, Pixhawk 6C, UP Core Computer, Structure Core Camera

The HolyBro PX4 Vision Autonomy Development Kit V1.5 is a comprehensive and cost-effective solution designed for developing and testing computer vision applications in autonomous vehicles. This kit includes a pre-assembled carbon-fiber quadcopter equipped with state-of-the-art components, making it ideal for researchers, developers, and enthusiasts working on vision-based autonomy systems.

Key Features:

Ø  Pre-Assembled Quadcopter: The kit includes a carbon-fiber quadcopter that is nearly ready to fly, reducing setup time and allowing for immediate testing and development.

Ø  Pixhawk 6C Flight Controller: The heart of the quadcopter, the Pixhawk 6C, offers high-performance flight control with advanced features, including redundancy and improved sensor integration.

Ø  UP Core Companion Computer: Equipped with a UP Core companion computer featuring 4GB of memory and 64GB of eMMC storage. This powerful computing unit handles complex vision algorithms and data processing.

Ø  Occipital Structure Core Depth Camera Sensor: This depth camera provides detailed 3D imaging and distance measurements, essential for tasks such as obstacle detection and environmental mapping.

Ø  Power Management Board PM07: Manages power distribution efficiently across all components, ensuring stable operation and longevity of the system.

Ø  Holybro M8N GPS Module: Provides accurate geolocation data, essential for autonomous navigation and waypoint tracking.

Ø  Optical Flow and Distance Sensor: Enhances stability and navigation accuracy by measuring optical flow and distance to the ground.

Ø  Carrier and Top Plates: Includes a carrier plate and top plate designed to secure the battery and other components, ensuring stability during flight.

Software and Development:

Ø  Pre-Installed Reference Software: The kit ships with a pre-imaged USB stick containing a reference implementation of the PX4/Avoidance local planner software provided by Auterion. This basic software serves as a starting point, demonstrating the fundamental capabilities of PX4 vision systems.

Ø  Custom Development: Developers can use the kit to explore additional features of the PX4 Avoidance project, modify the existing code, or create entirely new computer vision-based functionalities.

The HolyBro PX4 Vision Autonomy Development Kit V1.5 offers a powerful and ready-to-use platform for developing computer vision applications in autonomous vehicles. With its pre-assembled quadcopter, advanced flight controller, companion computer, and depth camera, the kit provides everything needed to start building and testing vision-based solutions. The included reference software and flexibility for custom development make it an excellent tool for advancing UAV autonomy.