Flying Drone from scratch - Weekend Project

Idea:

• Fly drone via script file ✔️
• Fly drone via ps4 controller ✔️
• Detec faces via drone camera:
  • CV2 Model ✔️
  • Own ML Model 🚧
• Fly drone via AI Model ✔️

Technology stack:

• Python
• OpenCv, PsDrone
• Parrot Drone 2.0
• PS4 Controller

MiniBlog:

• First Flight (drone camera): https://youtu.be/9-TKB-jhHuk
• Face Detection with OpenCV (drone camera): https://youtu.be/b6aHsCXbwkg
• First flight controlled via Face Recognition AI (drone camera): https://youtu.be/b5_x-R-2N9c

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Run:

• Pre-requirements:
  • Parrot AR Drone 2.0 - connected
  • PS4 Controller - connected
  • Lib: OpenCv
• Run commands:
  • Normal run: python app.py
  • Dev mode (engines, recording disabled): python app.py dev

Key binding:

• L_toggle -> left,right,forward,backward
• R_toggle -> turn_left,turn_right,up,down
• Triangle -> AI Mode
• Square -> Switch camera
• Circle -> Land
• X -> TakeOff
• Options -> shutdown