Maker Faire Bay Area 2007

Autonomous Helicopter Control

Type: Maker Workbench

Topic(s): Engineering

Tags: helicopter autonomous computer+vision microcontroller

Using a feedback control system, pilots can fly a small remote-controlled helicopter autonomously. It can even maneuver through a simple obstacle course.

Project photo.

About the Maker(s)

Ben Krasnow

Ben Krasnow

Ben builds electromechanical hardware for Valve Corporation. In his spare time, he builds electromechanical hardware for fun.

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