This study introduces an initial setup for swarming control algorithm designed for DJI Tello drones, which employs ESP8266 microcontrollers as communication bridges in a laboratory scale environment. The research focuses on overcoming the challenge of coordinating multiple Tello drones that typically have the same IP address, complicating conventional control methods through Python scripts. By integrating ESP8266 modules, each linked to a drone’s Wi-Fi network and connected to a central computer via USB serial communication, the proposed methodology enables individualized control of each drone within the swarm. Control commands are inputted through a keyboard interface, with instructions transmitted through the ESP8266 modules using the UDP protocol. Experimental procedures involved calibration and precise adjustments to optimize flight performance, followed by command execution and movement verification. The findings illustrate successful swarming behavior, albeit with minor discrepancies between actual and intended movements attributed to sensor noise and environmental variables. Based on the results obtained, drone 1 had an average error of 1.16 cm for translational movement and 0.35° for rotational movement. While drone 2, has an average error of 1.45 cm for translational movement and 1.05° for rotation. Despite these variations, the approach was deemed viable, with errors manageable through command modifications. Future improvements may entail the integration of additional sensors, feedback mechanisms, and advanced networking protocols to enhance precision and scalability. This research establishes a foundation for effective and dependable indoor drone swarming utilizing readily available and cost-effective hardware components.
Initial Development of Swarming Drone in Normal DJI Tello Drone with ESP8266
Springer Proceedings Phys.
International Seminar on Aerospace Science and Technology ; 2024 ; Bali, Indonesia September 17, 2024 - September 17, 2024
Proceedings of the 10th International Seminar on Aerospace Science and Technology; ISAST 2024; 17 September, Bali, Indonesia ; Chapter : 37 ; 344-353
2025-02-15
10 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Swarming Drone , UAV Development , Alternative Mission , Normal DJI Tello Physics , Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics) , Aerospace Technology and Astronautics , Climate, general , Ecology , Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology , Measurement Science and Instrumentation , Physics and Astronomy
Engineering Index Backfile | 1953
An Intrusion Detection System for Drone Swarming Utilizing Timed Probabilistic Automata
DOAJ | 2023
|