Gluonpilot features

Gluonpilot main module (documentation)
Firmware:

Hardware:

IMU for attitude calcuation:
- 3 axis accelerometer and 3 axis gyroscope - 500°/s
3 modes:
- Manual mode
- Stabilized mode
- Autopilot mode
GPS connection (MTK Locosys recommended)
8 servo outputs
6 RC-receiver channel inputs (or all when PPM-based)
Serial uart connection (56700 baud) for FTDI or XBee connectivity
- Sends telemetry (GPS position, speed, attitude, ...)
- Allows to change all configuration parameters
- Allows to change flight plan
2 LEDs to show status
16Mbit on-board flash for:
- Configuration
- Flight plan / waypoints
- Data logging
SPI port for extensions (OSD)
I2C port for extensions (magnetometer
Cable harness for PWM connections with RC-receiver

Extension board (documentation):

Polarized battery connector (2s to 5s Lipo)
Switched voltage regulator
XBee socket
No need to disconnect XBee during configuration using FTDI
Can be powered using USB (during configuration) or using an external battery (during flight)
Optional:
- OSD: Tx and Cam connectors + power supply (5V and direct battery)

Gluon control station (documentation | download):

Visualize position and flight path on a map (Bing, Google maps, ...)
Map caching for offline use
Visualize health status of subsystems:
- GPS: number of satellites
- RC-receiver: signal received or not
- Battery: voltage
- XBee connections
Visualize flight statistics:
- Total flight duration
- Distance to home position
- Total time in block
Configure all parameters of your autopilot system
Edit your flightplan, with added help
Record and replay your flights (example)
Wind calculation