Flying Robots, a Wonderful Obsession

Explore the latest advancements in flying robot technology in this 43-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2021. Delve into the ArduPilot community's obsession with aerial robotics, covering a wide range of aircraft from tiny 100g micro-drones to massive one-tonne machines. Learn about the new AP_Periph system for creating UAVCAN peripherals, the embedded Lua engine for customization, and an innovative quadplane landing system. Gain insights into AudreyPilot, ARGUPilot, Lua scripting examples, advanced frame controls, hardware definitions, rapid porting, and various vehicle types. Discover the inner workings of AP Periph, Watchdog Support, and AP File System while exploring the thriving ecosystem of Free and Open Source Software surrounding Linux.

Introduction
AudreyPilot
ARGUPilot
Lua scripting
Lua script example
Advanced file safe example
Advanced frame controls example
Hardware definitions rapid porting
Under the hood
AP Periph
Watchdog Support
AP File System
Vehicles
Community