Falcon - norlab-ulaval/Norlab_wiki GitHub Wiki

Introduction

This page documents the assembly and configuration of a custom drone (Falcon), which had the following the requirements:

• Payload capacity: ~ 3 kg
• Flight autonomy: > 20 minutes
• Video transmission: 30 fps @ 1080p
• Teleoperation range: > 5 km
• Integration with ROS2 (Robot Operating System)
• GPS-RTK localization
• Capable of operating in moderate winter conditions

Table of Content

The documentation is split in multiple pages for clarity:

• Hardware Selection
• Mechanical Considerations
• Electrical Schematics
• Firmware Configuration
• Companion Computer
• Useful Tools
• Future Improvements
• Encountered Issues