Getting Started¶

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Requirements¶

Python 3.4 or later
opencv 3.0 or later (for video support)

Installation¶

pip install pyardrone

Basic Usage¶

import time
from pyardrone import ARDrone
drone = ARDrone()
drone.navdata_ready.wait()  # wait until NavData is ready
while not drone.state.fly_mask:
    drone.takeoff()
time.sleep(20)              # hover for a while
while drone.state.fly_mask:
    drone.land()

To move forward:

while True:
    drone.move(forward=1)   # move forward at full speed

See also

High Level API
ARDrone Developer Guide from Parrot (mirrored)