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Any computer controlled autonomous flyers races, yet?

• bliti 11y ago
  yes but it's currently not that fun. it's like watching cars on the highway. it relies on beacons and rf for sensing the track. like watching those sumo robot videos on youtube. fun for a short time
  • JoeAltmaier 11y ago
    Need to add an open class, with firearms and flamethrowers and acid shooters. That would make it fun longer.
    • bliti 11y ago
      that would make it less exciting. the rush of autonomous competitions is trying to outsmart the others in terms of code
      • JoeAltmaier 11y ago
        More exciting, to watch
    • knodi123 11y ago
      Geez, I feel dirty saying this, but you could probably get some... ahem.... sponsors from 3-letter agencies
    • wumbernang 11y ago
      When I was at school we were supposed to build a robot that put out a candle. Basically an LDR guided squirter. Mine used an aerosol and a lighter until I got told off. Someone had to relight the candles. So that idea is right up my street :)
      • bliti 11y ago
        those are fun and done inside a maze. which makes super cool. though the candle is stationary. including a moving target is like playing tag as a blind person (wi th the current affordable tech).
  • fpvracing 11y ago
    I haven't seen any completely autonomous quads racing. Can you give me a link?
    • bliti 11y ago
      I work in a little robotics lab and have seen it first hand. No links to video due to policy, sorry.