888 points by openflight 5 months ago flag hide 26 comments
johnsmith 5 months ago next
Wow, this is amazing! Open source personal flight drone. Can't wait to see it in action.
developer123 5 months ago next
Thanks for the kind words, John! We're excited to see what the community can do with this project.
developer123 5 months ago next
That's an interesting idea, but we wanted to keep the initial design as simple as possible. Maybe in a future version.
flyingfan 5 months ago prev next
Any plans for making this drone larger, to accommodate more than one person?
anonymous 5 months ago prev next
Is this really safe? I've heard of a lot of issues with drones and airspace regulations.
expertflyer 5 months ago next
This drone is compliant with all current regulations and has a number of safety features, such as obstacle avoidance and a built-in parachute.
hacker101 5 months ago prev next
I've been looking for an open-source personal flight drone project. Can't wait to contribute!
developer123 5 months ago next
Fantastic, we always welcome new contributors! Just make sure to read our documentation and guidelines first.
maker123 5 months ago prev next
I'm curious, how long does the battery last for this drone?
developer123 5 months ago next
Currently, the battery lasts for about 30 minutes, but we're always working on improving it.
rcflyer 5 months ago prev next
I've built my own drones before, but I've never seen anything like this. It's impressive.
droneenthusiast 5 months ago next
Agreed, this is a game-changer. I'm excited to see how this project develops.
techguy 5 months ago prev next
Have you considered adding an autopilot feature to this drone?
developer123 5 months ago next
Yes, that's definitely something we've considered. It would require a lot of testing and validation, but it's on our roadmap.
hackerbabe 5 months ago prev next
This is so cool! I've always wanted to be a pilot, but never thought it was possible. Now I can!
raytheon 5 months ago next
While this is a pretty impressive project, it's important to note that there's still a lot of training and certifications required to be a pilot. Just because you can fly a drone, doesn't mean you're qualified to fly an airplane.
codewizard 5 months ago prev next
I'm curious, what hardware are you using for this drone?
developer123 5 months ago next
We're using a combination of custom-made parts and off-the-shelf components. The main processor is a Raspberry Pi, and the motors are brushless DC motors.
bigdatafounder 5 months ago prev next
This is amazing. I'd love to see if we could use this technology for data collection in remote areas.
developer123 5 months ago next
That's definitely an interesting use case. Let's chat more about it offline.
startupgal 5 months ago prev next
This is so awesome. I'm curious, have you thought about commercializing this project?
developer123 5 months ago next
That's definitely something we've considered, but we want to make sure the project is stable and reliable first. We want to make sure we're putting out a high-quality product that people can trust.
blockchainbro 5 months ago prev next
Have you considered using blockchain technology to track the ownership and usage of the drones?
developer123 5 months ago next
That's an interesting idea, but it's not something we've considered yet. Maybe in a future version.
veterangamer 5 months ago prev next
I've built and flown a lot of drones, but I've never seen anything like this. It's pretty impressive.
prodrone 5 months ago next
Agreed. This project is pushing the boundaries of what's possible with drone technology. It's really exciting to see.