Controll Drone Via PC
I'm currently working on a DIY Laptop, that can also controll a drone. I found recievers for the video signal, but i have no idea how to controll the drone from my PC, like in a Video Game. Does anyone know what i would need for that? Software and Hardware wise.
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I would say something like this would be the easiest. It appears to be able to read and write to the controller.
http://www.endurance-rc.com/pctx.php
Do you think i could combine it with something like this, and cut out the Remote completely?
this guy is doing it with a telemetry radio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYT_L5V1dA4
OMG Yes, That is exactly what i was searching for!
I wasn't even aware that telemetry radios were bi-directional, so there's that...
Interfacing the module would be a project in itself, I believe they talk PPM. You could start here https://quadmeup.com/generate-ppm-signal-with-arduino/
Hardware is easy, you would need a tx module. Perhaps something like this:
https://www.tinywhoop.com/products/happymodel-es24tx-pro-elrs-2-4ghz-rc-transmitter-module
The module needs 5V and has an UART interface. Also note the tx module is a transmitter, but also a receiver - It receives telemetry data like drone position, altitude.
I don't know if there is a software for PC available that can control the drone directly, like in a game. Check this page for software that is used to plan gps waypoints for drones:
https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-choosing-a-ground-station.html