What is Erle-Copter

A Linux-based smart drone with support for the Robot Operating System

Erle-Copter is a quadcopter for developers that uses the Erle-Brain 3 hardware autopilot and the APM flight stack. In a nutshell, it’s a Linux flying robot kit whose behavior can be extended in the same way you’ll code something in your Desktop Linux machine.

It’s ideal for outdoor operations and it has been designed for an extended flight time (about 20 minutes) with a takeoff weight of up to 1 kilogram.

Ready to fly!

DIY kit

Do It Yourself

You don’t need to be a robotics PhD to create a flying robot. Our kits have been designed so that high school kids could succeed, +12 years.

It will bring you closer to robotics and to the future.

Easy

Erle-Copter DIY kit includes a step-by-step manual designed for anyone.


You don’t need professional tools. With screwdriver and wrench you will be able to build your own Drone easily.

Ready to fly

Once the kit is assembled, you are ready to fly!!

For developers

Like all Erle Robotics products, Erle-Copter DIY kit is designed so developers like you can create your own applications adding different components.

Modular Design

Erle-Copter’s design makes it customizable to the point that you can include different modules such as antivibration system, cameras, gimbals, range finders, Electro Permanent Magnets, LIDARs and ALL YOU NEED.

Create your own Linux flying device with Erle-Copter!

Anti-vibration

Erle-GPS

Add GPS to control de position of your Erle-Copter.
Erle-GPS include a support designed for Erle-Brain 3

RECOMMENDED TO ADD SECURITY FOR YOUR MISSIONS!

Autonomous missions

Program your own missions using common tools such as Mission Planner, APM Planner 2, DroidPlanner and other ground control stations. Press click and watch how Erle-Copter does the mission autonomously.

Follow me

Move around and have your copter following wherever you go.

Simulation

Robot simulation is an essential tool in every roboticist’s toolbox. A well-designed simulator allows to rapidly test algorithms, save time, money and perform regressions tests using realistic scenarios.

TEST YOUR APPLICATIONS!!

Take pictures

Use onboard camera to take HD IMAGES EASILY

Use GIMBAL to take PROFESSIONAL IMAGES

First Person View 
(FPV)

Become Erle-Copter’s eyes by using this amazing feature transmitted over WiFi.

Suitcase

Transports and keeps your Erle-Copter safely thanks to our custom-designedsuitcase.

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