ALT: 10,000ft
SPD: 120kts
BAT: 87%
An open-source framework for autonomous drone control, built on ROS 2 and PX4.
An open-source framework for autonomous drone control built on ROS 2 and PX4. The project provides a developer-friendly abstraction layer for remote operations, containerized deployment, and experimental AI-assisted control.
FastDDS discovery server for WAN connectivity using Tailscale.
Docker Compose for SITL development and Raspberry Pi production.
React UI with rosbridge WebSocket. Experimental natural language control.
This is experimental, work-in-progress code. Check the GitHub repo for setup instructions.
View Project DetailsAreas explored: remote ops over 4G/VPN, built‑in safety, secure web control, AI-assisted control, edge perception, sim‑to‑flight validation, and multi‑drone coordination.
View All ExplorationsNotes, experiments, and documentation from building DroneOS.
Exploring how modern containerization technology enables sophisticated robotics applications on resource-constrained embedded hardware, with practical insights from real-world drone deployments.
Exploring the architecture, design decisions, and technical challenges behind DroneOS—a modern autonomous flight framework built on ROS 2 and PX4 Autopilot.
ROS 2 is a powerful general purpose robotics library that can be used with the PX4 Autopilot to create powerful drone applications. Learn about this essential robotics framework and its integration capabilities.
PX4 is an open-source flight control software for drones and other unmanned vehicles. Learn how this powerful autopilot system enables autonomous flight, supports multiple vehicle types, and provides a robust foundation for aerial robotics.
I'm Rodrigo Ortega. I built DroneOS to understand how intelligence, control, and software come together in physical systems. The project combines PX4, ROS 2, Docker, and a React web interface — from drone hardware to cloud connectivity.