2DoF Drone

The ANT-X 2DoF Drone is a laboratory test-bed which represents in a simplified, yet effective and accurate way the coupled attitude and translation dynamics of a drone.

The platform is conceived for educational and research activity, offering to academic students and researchers the opportunity for hands-on learning on a real drone.

Real drone dynamics

Simplified, yet effective and accurate representation of coupled attitude/translation drone dynamics.

Remote access

Allow users to run experiments also remotely. Make the laboratory facility available anytime from anywhere.

Command from MATLAB

Interact with the drone from MATLAB®: send commands and collect data.

Open source

An open source software environment, based on PX4® and ROS.

Test in safety

Experimentally validate flight control concepts in a safe and controlled environment.

A hands-on experience

Transition from theory to practice, by working on real drones.

Features

Open-source software

The software architecture is based on open-source software, which adds value to research and education applications. In particular, the PX4® firmware running onboard the drone offers the opportunity to operate on real-world software in realistic operating conditions.

Portable and easy to use

The reduced size allows placing the test-bed on a desk, and possibly setting up a laboratory with multiple test-beds in a single room. The drone is operated via Wi-Fi from a laptop. The proprietary ANT-X MATLAB® API for drone commanding allows to interface with the drone directly from MATLAB®.

Automatic controller code generation

The proprietary ANT-X software tool for automatic controller code generation allows to design and implement attitude and position controllers at high level in Simulink®, and to seamlessly deploy them onboard. Avoid spending time in the coding phase and focus on what really matters: rapidly exploring and testing new ideas, and generating innovation.

Designed for safety

In a laboratory environment it is fundamental to guarantee safe operation during experiments.
The drone is protected on multiple sides to avoid that the rotors get in contact with external objects. At the software level, several measures have been implemented to stop the rotors in case of unforeseen situations.

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The drone sector is becoming a reality worldwide. The co-evolution of technology and regulations all over the world has now reached a significant level of maturity. The commercial and professional operation of drones can add value to a wide range of industry sectors thanks to the improving level of automation and, in perspective, of autonomy, in their operation. Because of this, research and education in the fields of drone perception, guidance, navigation and control have never been as important and timely as they are today. ANT-X, through its turnkey laboratory solution based on state-of-the-art technology components, bridges the gap between the needs of the nascent drone industry and higher education institutions all over the world.