HoverFly: New Commercial Quadcopter Control Board

Found this board in my research on Quads

• [size=1.25em]HoverFly:[/size] New Commercial QUAD Controller
• [size=1.25em]Example:[/size] Flying This Board

Pricey but looks good IMO, comments?
    [glow=maroon,2,300]w00d[/glow]

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[size=1.25em]EDIT:[/size] Nov 28/2011 - I have more time for some additional information, and I'm somewhat bored

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[size=1.25em]HOVERFLY Manufactures:[/size] Home. Following information is from this site





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HoverFly PRO[/size]: http://www.hoverflytech.com/HoverflyPRO_8NA0.html




HoverflyPRO is an expandable, Plug-N-Fly flight control system for professional multi-copter systems. Designed for stable flight and aerial photography, the HoverflyPro is creating a revolution in unmanned aerial systems. Where ever UAVs are flying, the HoverflyPro is emerging, bringing with it the advantages of lower cost, brilliant design, and consistent, dependable, powerful performance.

[size=1.25em]Key Features:[/size] http://www.hoverflytech.com/pro-features.html

• Scalable to any size multicopter, including heavy lift
• Offers proven stability for aerial photography, video
• Expandable system to support future addons (GPS)
• Proven, sensor rich design for ultimate control
• Altitude hold with built in control for roll and tilt
• Automatic pitch / roll compensation for video and still cameras
• Flight data capture and recording
• On screen display (OSD) for First Person View (FPV)
• Fully assembled, no soldering required
• Free software updates, no programming required
• Includes anti-vibration grommets and USB cable for software updates

[size=1.25em]Technical Specifications:[/size] http://www.hoverflytech.com/pro-techspecs.html

[size=1.25em]HoverFly PRO Manual[/size]

• Download
• Product Comparison (*.pdf)
  
  

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HoverFly GPS:[/size] http://www.hoverflytech.com/HoverflyGPS.html


[size=1.25em]Features: [/size]http://www.hoverflytech.com/gps-features.html

[size=1.25em]Key Features:[/size]

• Software set includes GPS Position Hold and GPS Return to Home features (Future software sets
  to follow - including waypoint navigation and GPS slew)
• Expandable system to support future addons (XBee communication, Ground Station)
• GPS Navigation data capture and recording
• GPS aided barometer for drift control
• Fully assembled, no soldering required
• Free software updates, no programming required
• Plugs directly into any HoverflyPRO (green or black)

      Note: This is not a complete list of anticipated future hardware and software releases.
                Details and specifications subject to change

[size=1.25em]Technical Specifications: [/size]http://www.hoverflytech.com/gps-techspecs_5CQ2.html

[size=1.25em]Hoverfly GPS Hardware Includes:[/size]

• GPS Module Port
• USB Programming Switch
• USB Programming Port
• 16x Microprocessors (2 Propellers)
• MicroSD Card Slot
• XBee Socket (module optional - specs released Fall 2011)
• XBee Indicator LEDs for Dout, Din, and RSSI (receive signal strength indicator)
• 3-axis Digital Magnetometer
• 6x additional receiver inputs for future expandability
• External Bus (details in future release)
• Indicator RGB LED
• Enhanced noise rejection power circuit
• Plugs directly into any HoverflyPRO (green or black)

[size=1.25em]HoverflyGPS Package Includes:[/size]

• HoverflyGPS Board
• External GPS Module (with 10” extension cable for ease of mounting on craft)
• Micro SD card for high speed data logging
• 4x anti-vibration mounting grommets
• 4x 6.25mm (0.25”) standoffs for mounting HoverflyGPS board with HoverflyPRO

[size=1.25em]Additional:[/size]

• RoHS compliant
• No soldering required
• No programming or software tweaking
• Free software updates
• NEEDS HoverFly PRO

[size=1.25em]Size:[/size]

• Dimensions: 70mm x 70mm x 12.7mm (2.76 in x 2.76 in x 0.25 in)
• Weight: Unavailable
• Mounting Holes: 60mm square (2.36 in) spacing

[size=1.25em]Downloads[/size]

• HoverflyGPS User Manual (Coming soon)