I recently received a virtually brand-new, still-in-the-box 3DR Solo drone with gimbal. The company appears to be no longer in business, however I see some alternative software possibilities - I have never operated a drone.
Is there software that I can use to upgrade the controller and drone and incorporate a flight simulator?
Which GoPro camera model fits the gimbal and works with the appropriate software?
Thanks in advance!
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Hey @RotorRogueRyan, Yes, there are several software options that can help you upgrade your drone controller and add a flight simulator for a better flying experience. Here are some recommendations you can chose from:
- DJI Virtual Flight: This is a simulator app that lets you practice flying DJI drones. It shows you how to connect the controller and goggles to your phone and offers different practice modes and scenarios.
- Betaflight: This is a popular open-source flight control software used by many in the FPV drone racing and freestyle community. It’s known for its high performance and precision.
- AirSim: Developed by Microsoft, AirSim is a simulator for drones and cars built on Unreal Engine. It supports simulations with popular flight controllers like PX4 and ArduPilot.
- MATLAB and Simulink: If you want to create your own flight software, MATLAB and Simulink let you develop and program drone flight software. You can even convert the Simulink model into C code to load onto the drone.