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PlutoX Aerial Robotics Kit - A DIY Drone You Can Program

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Overview

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Explore the programmable PlutoX quadcopter in this comprehensive 35-minute video tutorial. Discover the components and architecture of this unique drone designed for experimenters and hobbyists. Learn how to set up the PlutoX controller and program the drone using the Cygnus IDE, which supports Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Walk through the C++ code structure, similar to Arduino programming. Witness a code demonstration and a flight demo. Gain insights into modifying the PlutoX for various configurations, including rovers and hybrid drones, with a payload capacity of 15 grams. Perfect for those interested in aerial robotics and DIY drone programming.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- PlutoX Components
- PlutoX Drone Architecture
- PlutoX Controller Setup
- Programming the PlutoX
- Cygnus IDE Walkthrough
- PlutoX Code Demo
- PlutoX Flight Demo with a bad pilot!

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