README

Getting Started:
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>>> import libardrone
>>> drone = libardrone.ARDrone()
>>> # You might need to call drone.reset() before taking off if the drone is in
>>> # emergency mode
>>> drone.takeoff()
>>> drone.land()
>>> drone.halt()

The drone's property 'image' contains always the latest image from the camera.
The drone's property 'navdata' contains always the latest navdata.


Demo:
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There is also a demo application included which shows the video from the drone
and lets you remote-control the drone with the keyboard:

  RETURN      - takeoff
  SPACE       - land
  BACKSPACE   - reset (from emergency)
  a/d         - left/right
  w/s         - forward/back
  1,2,...,0   - speed
  UP/DOWN     - altitude
  LEFT/RIGHT  - turn left/right


Repository:
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The public repository is located here:

  git://github.com/venthur/python-ardrone.git


Requirements:
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This software was tested with the following setup:

  * Python 2.6.6
  * Psyco 1.6 (recommended)
  * Pygame 1.8.1 (only for the demo)
  * Unmodified AR.Drone firmware 1.5.1


License:
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This software is published under the terms of the MIT License:

  http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php