overview
project pluto is an ai co-pilot for drones that helps soldiers fly smarter missions without the tech headache. built for defence applications, it transforms complex drone operations into simple voice commands.
key features
- voice commands: talk to your drone naturally - "scan this area", "fly to that hill"
- ai path planning: automatic coverage path generation for surveillance missions
- waypoint generation: instant waypoint creation from natural language
- ardupilot integration: works with existing ardupilot systems
- simulation support: test in gazebo before real-world deployment
how it works
in pluto, you can literally talk to the drone. the ai processes your natural language commands and translates them into precise flight instructions.
example commands
- "scan this area" → builds an optimal coverage path
- "take off and fly to that hill" → creates instant waypoints
- "return to base" → executes safe return sequence
- "hover and observe" → maintains position for surveillance
technical specifications
- platform: ardupilot (px4 support coming soon)
- interface: web-based dashboard with mobile support
- ai model: custom trained for drone operations
- communication: mavlink protocol
- simulation: gazebo integration for testing
current status
the backend is solid and functional. the ui is still in development (we're backend developers at heart).
what's next
- efficient output optimization
- offline ai models for field operations
- advanced object detection capabilities
- fpv drone integration
- enhanced voice recognition
get started
ready to try project pluto? check out our user manual for detailed setup instructions and usage guidelines.
for the latest updates and feature releases, visit our changelog.