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3.3.1.3 -Communication
This section describes features that could be used to provide means of communication between the quadcopter and the base station.
RC for Control - Since RC is the current protocol used for most quadcopters, it is essential to have in order to achieve basic flight. In addition to basic manual control, RC could be used for automated controls.
Wi-Fi for Video/GPS - Wi-Fi will be the primary way for the onboard computer to send information to the ground. A wireless network will be set up to send GPS and video signals for processing on the control computer.
Redundant Communication - Redundant communication protects against the event RC communication is lost. This is the next major development step after the full system is working with basic communication.
Emergency Communication-Loss Landing - In the case that all communication fails with the vehicle, a landing command will be given after a timeout expires to prevent a crash.
Total Wi-Fi System - In this system, Wi-Fi would be used in all modes of communication
(video, GPS, and controls). This could also be used as another redundant form of control.
3.3.1.3 -Communication
This section describes features that could be used to provide means of communication between the quadcopter and the base station.
RC for Control - Since RC is the current protocol used for most quadcopters, it is essential to have in order to achieve basic flight. In addition to basic manual control, RC could be used for automated controls.
Wi-Fi for Video/GPS - Wi-Fi will be the primary way for the onboard computer to send information to the ground. A wireless network will be set up to send GPS and video signals for processing on the control computer.
Redundant Communication - Redundant communication protects against the event RC communication is lost. This is the next major development step after the full system is working with basic communication.
Emergency Communication-Loss Landing - In the case that all communication fails with the vehicle, a landing command will be given after a timeout expires to prevent a crash.
Total Wi-Fi System - In this system, Wi-Fi would be used in all modes of communication
(video, GPS, and controls). This could also be used as another redundant form of control.