Democratizing drone technology through education and innovation
Educa Drones is a Brazilian organization dedicated to democratizing drone technology through education, research, and innovation. We develop open-source tools, educational materials, and participate in international competitions to advance the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and make drone technology accessible to everyone.
Our mission is to:
- 📚 Create comprehensive educational resources about drones
- 🔬 Conduct cutting-edge research in autonomous flight systems
- 🏆 Compete in international drone competitions
- 🛠️ Develop open-source software and hardware solutions
- 🤝 Foster a community of drone enthusiasts and researchers
A Python library for controlling Colibri drones using the Clover framework. Provides a simplified and intuitive interface for programming drone operations.
Key Features:
- Camera control and image capture
- Servo control for gimbal manipulation
- Autonomous flight operations
- Task management and scheduling
Topics: clover, drone, module
A comprehensive library of tutorials, studies, and educational materials about drones. Contains guides from basic to advanced levels covering assembly, piloting, programming, and practical applications.
Content Includes:
- Assembly and maintenance tutorials
- Piloting techniques
- Programming and automation
- Published research papers
- Practical applications in agriculture, mapping, and aerial photography
Topics: arp, documentacao, documentation, drone, educa-drones, rpa, rpas
Portuguese (PT-BR) instructions for installation and configuration of the Coex Clover simulation environment, enabling safe testing and development without physical hardware.
Python implementations for the International Micro Air Vehicle Conference and Competition (IMAV).
Python codebase for competition tasks, actively maintained with community contributions.
Exclusive hub of original 3D designs from the Educa Drones team for drone accessories and modifications.
- License: Apache 2.0
Repository dedicated to building algorithms for automated drone missions and flight operations.
Research and development focused on ArUco marker recognition and implementation for drone navigation.
Firmware backup and development for the Maix Cam hardware platform.
- IMAV 2024 - Published research on comparative analysis of cameras for ArUco marker recognition in UAVs
- MNR 2024 - Presented work on "Development of Drones and Their Integration in Educational Robotics"
- MNR 2023 - Showcased "Modular Drone for Educational Robotics and Student Competitions"
Our projects utilize a diverse technology stack:
- Languages: Python, Shell, TeX (LaTeX)
- Frameworks: ROS (Robot Operating System), Clover Framework
- Tools: OpenCV, ArUco markers, PX4, Gazebo
- Hardware: Raspberry Pi, Flight controllers, Custom 3D printed parts
The Educa Drones team consists of passionate researchers, developers, and educators dedicated to advancing drone technology and education. Our collaborative approach brings together expertise in:
- Autonomous systems and robotics
- Computer vision and image processing
- Embedded systems and firmware development
- Educational content creation
- 3D design and manufacturing
- Total Repositories: 10
- Primary Language: Python
- Active Projects: Multiple ongoing competition and research initiatives
- Community: Growing base of contributors and users
- Open Source: Committed to open-source development
We welcome contributions from developers, researchers, and drone enthusiasts!
- Browse our repositories
- Check open issues and discussions
- Fork the repository you're interested in
- Submit pull requests with improvements
- Share your knowledge and experiences
- 📝 Documentation improvements
- 🐛 Bug fixes and testing
- ✨ New features and enhancements
- 🌍 Translations (especially Portuguese
↔️ English) - 📚 Educational content creation
- Email: contato.educadrones@gmail.com
- Instagram: @educa_drones
- Website: www.educadrones.com.br (under development)
Our projects use various open-source licenses:
- MIT License: Colibri_CF
- Apache 2.0: DroneAddons3D
- Individual repositories may have specific licenses - please check each repository for details
Made with ❤️ by the Educa Drones Team
Empowering the next generation of drone innovators