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Flight Core

2.4k

Real-time flight controller firmware for ARM microcontrollers. PID loops, sensor fusion, and MAVLink support.

C / C++ MIT
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Vision Suite

1.8k

Computer vision and AI inference toolkit. YOLO models, object detection, and semantic segmentation optimised for edge hardware.

Python Apache 2.0
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Ground Control Station

3.1k

Cross-platform mission planning software. Waypoint editor, live telemetry, and geofencing tools in the browser.

JavaScript / React GPLv3
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ROS2 Middleware

890

ROS2 packages for drone control. Nodes, topics, and services covering navigation, sensors, and actuator control.

C++ / Python BSD-3
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DroneKit API

1.2k

High-level Python scripting interface for autonomous missions. Simple API, comprehensive docs, and example scripts.

Python MIT
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SimDrone

650

Physics-based simulation environment. Test firmware and autonomy code against realistic aerodynamics before maiden flight.

C++ / Python Apache 2.0
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flightos — quickstart
$ git clone github.com/bournemouth-tech/flightos
$ cd flightos && make sim
simulator ready · models loaded
# MIT licensed · fork it, fly it, ship it
$ git clone github.com/bournemouth-tech/vision-suite
$ pip install -r requirements.txt
$ python detect.py --model yolo-drone-v3
inference engine ready · 15fps
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