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Nope, never did. We build 2 OS(s): the first was based on linux with a rtos package (2013-14?). That was scrapped and a new fully custom hardware package was bu
by anonairwavedev 8y ago
Nope, never did. We build 2 OS(s): the first was based on linux with a rtos package (2013-14?). That was scrapped and a new fully custom hardware package was built with a fully custom OS (built by a team that never had done this) and was built for a low power arm processor. We were plagued by huge issues most of the time due to that OS being nearly impossible to debug or work with. Also doing that prevented any third-party from building anything because there wasn't a SDK or even a platform to build on.
- ddtaylor 8y agoHow do companies raise $10M+ without having a product ready to use? (Real question I run a startup that needs funding)
- gonational 8y agoPlease when you find this out let me know as well, as I am also in the market for some free money.
- quickthrower2 8y agoYou need to cast the magic spell. The following spells work well: "Drone" "AI" "Blockchain" etc.
- notJim 8y agoAlso VR or even better, AR!
- anonairwavedev 8y agoWe actually did have something at that point -- it was based on existing hardware and it did work. I seem to recall the original CEO taking I think someone from A16Z (?) out to a parking lot and flying an aircraft around as a demo
- rasz 8y agoIts all about who you know and how shiny can you look to the outsiders (founders being MIT grads etc).
- toss1 8y agoSo, as of the shutdown, is there anything even close to a usable software stack, or is it all just prototype stuff? Why, if they had all that funding, and assuming that they had good reasons for a custom OS, would they fail to hire an experienced team to build one -- it seems that the time saved by experience would be well worth it? Bottom line, is there any software of value that some other drone company might want to purchase? (edit: add last line)
- person_of_color 8y agoHave you considered joining Propeller Aero?