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F4F RoboFly Research Drone
Introducing
F4F RoboFly
F4F RoboFly is a ready to fly, fully autonomous research drone with ROS based open source software. It’s been designed to perform in real-world outdoor conditions, all at an affordable price. Built with 5″ propellers, it is an excellent starter kit for R&D and education. F4F RoboFly uses the popular Raspberry Pi as its main computer and features vibration reduction, including silentblocks and a separate motor section.
Application
- Fully equipped for multi-robot and swarm applications
- Ideal choice for various industrial and research purposes
- Onboard image processing
- Motion and trajectory planning
- Locomotion generation
- Control, communication, coordination
- Stabilization of groups of ground, aerial, and modular robots
Features
Small But Powerful
F4F RoboFly provides a versatile and cost-effective solution for developing and validating your drone research. It is an ideal starting point which offers a solid foundation that can be expanded into a more sophisticated and customizable platform.
Compatible with advanced simulators like Unreal Engine, F4F RoboFly is a perfect research drone for testing and refining visual algorithms and training AI systems before deployment in real-world environments.
Great Agility and Maneuverability
Easily handles outdoor conditions, including wind and fast flights.
Highly Expandable
Features USB and Ethernet ports, enabling the connection of various sensors and accessories.
Cost Effective
Designed for initial research needs, before moving to more sophisticated solutions.
Modular Design
Allows for easy upgrades and customization of hardware components.
Raspberry Pi Main Computer
Employs the highly popular Raspberry Pi, offering a vast array of accessories, software, and a large supportive community.
Vibration Reduction
Silentblocks and a separate motor section significantly reduce vibrations for sensitive payloads and IMU, enhancing performance in vision-based navigation and localization tasks.
Open Source and Development-friendly
Open source software on Linux with ROS allows for extensive customization.
Simulator Ready
Compatible with advanced simulators, making it perfect for testing and refining visual algorithms and training AI systems before real-world deployment.
Onboard Artificial Intelligence
Equipped with AI capabilities, enabling advanced decision-making and autonomous functions.
Powerful Onboard Processing
Features a strong onboard processor capable of handling complex computations and tasks.
Onboard Computer Vision Supported
Equipped with computer vision capabilities, enhancing perception and interaction with the environment.
Full Autonomy in Real-World
Operates autonomously in outdoor environments, navigating and performing tasks independently.
5" Propellers
2 or 3 blade 5-inch propellers available according to specification.
Forward Facing Camera
Up to 64-megapixel high-performance camera with versatile resolution and FPS options for VIO-based localization.
Down Facing Camera
Up to 64-megapixel high-performance camera with versatile resolution and FPS options for object detection and precise visual landing.
Silentblocks
Significant reduction of vibrations for performance enhancement.
Battery
Powerful 4S 3700 mAh battery, providing up to 14 minutes of flight time on a single charge.
Main Computer
Popular Raspberry Pi computer enabling an extensive range of accessories, software, and community support.
FCU
Powerful H7 32bit processor inside.
Distribution Board with Precise IMU
Cabelless integration of main drone components.
ESC
Comprehensive compact 4-in-1 configuration.
Battery Connector
Reliable and stable connection, allowing the battery to function safely and effectively.
GNSS and Compass
Compatible with all navigation systems - GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS.
Motors
Housed in a separate motor section for vibration reduction. Light and swift unit enabling agile flight with up to 4.0 thrust-to-weight ratio.
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What We Do
Custom Drones
We custom-build ready-to-fly fully autonomous drones that can be adjusted for any application and industry.
Development & Prototyping
We design and develop advanced autonomous aerial systems to meet the particular needs of our individual clients.
Research Projects
We participate in many projects in various fields financed by the EU and Czech Republic, as well as private research institutions.