Is there any information or a weblinks on Arduino projects that pertain to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)? Is it possible to create these vehicles with an Arduino microcontroller? I would also appreciate info on the software for these projects.
@mwkappas what you posted is not in introductory tutorial. It is a question. There are warnings about not posting questions in this forum section. I will move your post to a more appropriate section. Please do not post in this section again.
Many, many such projects, ArduPilot and its derivatives, for example.
Using "autonomous" instead of "unmanned" as a search term will bring in many more results.
You'll need to have some idea of how much processing power you need and how many inputs & outputs you need, etc. With something like GPS, the GPS module does most of the "work" so you don't need a super-powerful processor. On the other hand, image processing is going to require more than a "basic Arduino".
The advantages of the Arduino over a "random processor" is that that you get a complete circuit board (not just a chip) and the board doubles as a development board and a programmer which you would have to otherwise buy separately. And then you'd have to design your own circuit board for the final project.
The (unrelated) Raspberry Pi goes a step-further. It's a "single board computer" with an operating system and ports so you can plug-in standard peripherals like a keyboard, display, and a USB drive. (You generally don't need that on a UAV but it's also "easy" to program and use.)
You might also check some robotics or drone & R/C websites. These guys are doing "similar things". I have a bit of experience with the Arduino but if I was gong to make any kind of vehicle I'd start with the hobby sites (and maybe hobby stores) so I wouldn't have to "reinvent the wheel".
Sorry just trying for follow directions from Arduino Support.
This is my first time using this forum. What section to I post questions to and what section did you move my post to?
As a glance at the top of your browser screen will reveal, this thread is in the Project Guidance forum section. For a different question, choose a forum section most appropriate to the question.
See the "How to get the best out of the forum" post for instructions and hints.
Have you looked up the ArduPilot project yet?
+2 for Ardupilot...... or Inav
Might be a good move to look up the CASA (FAA or whatever in your country) requirements and limitations for such devices.
Best is to join a club.
In one way or another they have people experienced in the requirements and above all the pitfalls, before you start.
Penalties can be very stiff if you ignore these laws, intentionally or otherwise.
Arduino also has legal limitations on their use.
Next time go for the throat, write to CEO before forums or even googling, that will show them!
I posted this question to "Project Guidance", not Introductory Tutorial. I did this because I am working on projects (unmanned systems) and was also advised by Arduino Support that "this question is related to general Arduino project-based queries."
Good to know.
Have you followed up the "ArduPilot" reference yet?
I did look up "Ardupilot" in the search bar of this forum. There is a little info. I've also been to the Ardupilot.org website many times over the past few years.
Anyways, I am in the education field (work with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliar & U.S. Air Force Auxiliary). I've noticed that the engineering components underling unmanned systems are similar, whether they are aerial or maritime.
So...I am trying to come up with a 'standard' kit of components that can be interchangable between unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned surface vehicles, and unmanned underwater vehicles. Or at least, a schematic diagram that shows components that they have in common. Then build & operate each of these types of vehicles for students. I am putting together a class and instructional materials. Each of these unmanned systems uses a microcontroller (such as arduino). They also, as I have said have other components in common, such as ESC, lithium batteries, propellers (or thrusters), motors, GPS, Sensors, etc. But the microcontroller is at the center. And I think that microcontroller can be an arduino. But I need to illustrate all this...and try to build sample vehicles. So I am looking for info. Haven't found enough yet on this website but will keep looking,.
Robotics in general and autonomous vehicles in particular are not hot topics on the Arduino forum, so you will probably not find much useful information on them.
However, there is plenty of expertise in programming, communications, sensors, etc.
No you posted it in Introductory Tutorials and moderator moved it
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