I want this Drone . . . for under $1000

bimmer7 · May 9, 2019

I want a drone that can:

1. Launch and land from a moving vehicle (speed to be determine, but up to 20 mph)
2. The flight and operational spec must be similar to the Mavic Pro 1
3. Switchable ATTI / GPS.
4. Open source programming for the hardware / OS

You might be thinking what I have in mind. A self programming home security drone that can be automated to launch from roof tops. A drone that can be launch from a moving vehicle to look ahead. I'm sure you can think of a few more innovative ways to use current technology to accomplish what you want to do.

Captain Lou · May 10, 2019

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AMann · May 10, 2019

I want these drones for under $1000 too:

Or

mikemoose55 · May 10, 2019

I want to be tall, rich and handsome ...pick any two?
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bimmer7 · May 10, 2019

Yes, sir. For under $1000. These ideas are not new, and the technology is cheap enough that it can be done for $1000 based on certain number of production. And with an open source OS and hardware, it is possible. Other idea and links do you have?

To Mike, some people are tall, rich, and handsome. More and more every day. Be realistic and don't see yourself "short."

AMann · May 10, 2019

bimmer7 said:
I want a drone that can:

1. Launch and land from a moving vehicle (speed to be determine, but up to 20 mph)
2. The flight and operational spec must be similar to the Mavic Pro 1
3. Switchable ATTI / GPS.
4. Open source programming for the hardware / OS

You might be thinking what I have in mind. A self programming home security drone that can be automated to launch from roof tops. A drone that can be launch from a moving vehicle to look ahead. I'm sure you can think of a few more innovative ways to use current technology to accomplish what you want to do.

Ok, Realistically you could DIY it with open source projects like this:

New Operating System for mavic 2 Pro

As tension between China and the USA ratchet up, is there an option to reboot or replace the software in our DJI drones? This something I think that we all need to discuss here. If that if there is a "kill switch" or program, that China can initiate to shut down or drones, we should be ready to...

mavicpilots.com

There’s a lot of information on the Ardupilot.org website about DIYing your own inexpensive drone using open source firmware and hardware.

mikemoose55 · May 10, 2019

bimmer7 said:
Yes, sir. For under $1000. These ideas are not new, and the technology is cheap enough that it can be done for $1000 based on certain number of production. And with an open source OS and hardware, it is possible. Other idea and links do you have?

To Mike, some people are tall, rich, and handsome. More and more every day. Be realistic and don't see yourself "short."

Yes I have learned to settle for old tired and crotchety with a side dish of I don't give a ****.
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