Last night, Intel demonstrated again the application of RealSense technology in the field of drones at the IDF 16 Developer Conference. In addition to demonstrating the flying of the new Typhoon H drone, Intel also focused on launching a new drone hardware product Aero Ready to Fly drone (hereinafter referred to as "Aero drone") for developers.
The picture shows Intel CEO Brian Krzanich holding an Aero drone. Behind him is a new version of Typhoon H.
The Aero drone is an assembled quadcopter, based on Intel's Aero development kit, powered by the Intel Atom quad-core processor, including compute, storage, and communication functions, with flexible I/O interfaces, and approximately one Size of playing cards. Additional accessories include a vision development kit (containing three components of Intel's RealSense camera) and a shell device.
Aero development kits, visual development kits, and enclosure accessories
In addition, Aero drones run on the open source Yocto Linux operating system and pre-encode flight controllers with Dronecode PX4 software. It is worth mentioning that Aero drones can be preloaded with the software development package of start-up company AirMap. The AirMap development kit is to help drones fly in safe and legal areas. In addition, AirMap is also a partner of DJI, a leading manufacturer of drones, and 3D Robotics and Aeryon Labs.
The Aero development kit is currently priced at $399 and can already be pre-ordered. The entire Aero drone system will be open for purchase at the end of this year.
Intel's deployment of the drone industry is aimed at providing solutions, especially RealSense technology. The release of the Aero drone is clearly Intel's promotion of RealSense in the developer community, and it faces software developers and researchers. For the consumer community, RealSense’s “ambassador†is flying the new version of the Typhoon H drone. After the IDF16 developer conference, the Soaring RealSense drone is also available for pre-sales and is priced at US$1,899. RMB 12,000.)
In addition, Intel's layout in the field of drones includes: Airware's investment in the development of drone operating systems; Precision Hawk, which manufactures fixed-wing drones; and the acquisition of German drone company Ascending Technologies.
Via TC
For the follow-up content of the Intel IDF16 Developer Conference, please pay attention to the report sent back from San Francisco by the reporter Lei Fengwang (search for "Lei Feng Net" public number) .
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