Crazyflie AI-deck V1.1 – with GAP8 RISC-V MCU & ESP32 Wi-Fi

The Crazyflie AI-deck V1.1 is an add-on board for the Crazyflie 2.1 quadcopter that provides artificial intelligence capabilities. It features a microcontroller, camera, and microphone, as well as support for TensorFlow Lite and Google Edge TPU. It allows for onboard inference of machine learning models and supports applications such as object detection and classification.

Feature

• Powerful Processing: The AI-deck is equipped with GAP8 Iot processor, which provides plenty of processing power for running complex algorithms and machine learning models.
• WiFi connectivity： The ESP32 adds WiFi connectivity with the possibility to stream images as well as handling control.
• Work Stand Alone: work stand alone and is powered by a 3V-5V VCOM power supply of up to 300mA.
• Machine Learning Capabilities: The AI-deck is equipped with a powerful microcontroller that can run machine learning algorithms on the Crazyflie 2.1.
• Expansion Ports: The AI-deck has several expansion ports that allow for the addition of other sensors or peripherals.

Description

The Crazyflie AI-deck v1.1 is an add-on module designed to enhance the capabilities of the Crazyflie 2.1 drone. It is equipped with a powerful microcontroller and an NVIDIA GPU that can run machine-learning algorithms on the drone.

The AI-deck is designed to be easy to use and can be quickly integrated with Crazyflie 2.1. It comes with open-source software that allows you to modify and customize the algorithms to suit your specific needs. The deck can be programmed using Python, and there are several examples available to get you started. The deck also has a JTAG port for debugging and flashing firmware.

The Crazyflie AI-deck v1.1 is a versatile tool that can be used for a wide range of applications. It is an excellent product for anyone interested in machine learning, robotics, and drones.

Application

• Autonomous navigation: The AI deck can be used to enable the Crazyflie to navigate autonomously, allowing it to fly and perform tasks without any human intervention.
• Object detection and tracking: The AI deck can be used to enable Crazyflie to detect and track objects

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