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Think beyond just flying and be open to experiment, with PlutoX. This comprehensive aerial robotics kit comes with a nano-drone, a detailed learning manual, 10 DIY projects, hardware accessories (including wifi camera, range sensor and DC geared motors), easy-to-code software and modular hardware. So anyone can start innovating like a pro.
1. If Drona Aviation does not reach their crowdfunding goal, will you still send us a PlutoX?
Yes, we’ll still fulfill the delivery of PlutoX. But we’re also giving a refund option to our backers, should they choose it . Our supporters will be informed throughout the journey, till PlutoX is available.
2. Is there a warranty?
PlutoX comes with six months warranty on its flight controller board, PrimusX.
3. Why are you doing a crowdfunding campaign?
Our vision is to give tinkerers and makers all over the world, a chance to turn their ideas into prototypes. The more people pledge and support our campaign, the more innovations will come out of it. While the technology behind PlutoX is ready, we need funds for manufacturing, so that we can expand the community of tinkerers, and initiate a chain reaction of innovation at the grassroot level.
4. What are the payment options available?
Indiegogo accepts payment through Credit Cards and some Debit cards.
Product Questions
1. What can I do with PlutoX?
PlutoX is an aerial robotics kit meant for tinkerers and makers, to kick-start their journey into the world of drones.
2. How can we control PlutoX?
Our smartphone app, Pluto Controller, is available on iOS and Android, to fly PlutoX. Additionally, you can also add your smartphone compatible joystick/gamepad, to fly PlutoX.
3. What is the flight time of PlutoX? What happens when the battery runs low?
As of now, our Tattu 600mAh 3.7V LiPo battery allows a flight time of 10 minutes. Our target is to achieve 19 minutes of flight time, which is currently under development. However, we are comfortably sure of achieving an endurance of 15 minutes. We’ll keep you informed about its progress.
When the battery runs low, PlutoX lands automatically, wherever it is.
4. How can I charge the PlutoX battery? Does the box contain a charger?
PlutoX comes with an integrated charger. To charge, just connect a general micro-USB B type smartphone charger to the USB port on the PrimusX board. It takes 45 mins to fully charge the battery.
5. Does PlutoX have a camera onboard?
The starter kit does not have a camera, but since the hardware is modular, you can attach one. Our other packages have a 720p video streaming camera, capable of clicking photos (1 MP). This camera streams videos on WiFi, as well as stores them in the onboard SD card.
The coolest thing about this camera is that you can use it for image-processing based applications, using our APP SDK. Use our project guide to learn more.
6. All your packages say 3 projects, 10 projects etc. What does that mean?
PlutoX comes with a set of projects that help you get familiar with the drone and its related technologies. We’ve made sure that all the projects included are cool, interesting and insightful.
7. What colors are available?
Two Colors: Red and Black
8. What can I do with the swarm package? Can I make them fly in some pattern at any place?
It's one of our most interesting packages. It comes preset with a set of applications that can be flashed, and will allow you to :
Fly all of them in a formation using your app controller.
Preset guided trajectories in formation.
Most importantly, this package comes with Swarm APIs, for building your own swarms / formations.
10. Can I add more drones to the swarm?
Yes, you can comfortably add a swarm of up to 10 drones. Adding more than 10 drones is also possible, but with the help of additional anchors.
11. Has anybody tried to implement their ideas with PlutoX?
Yes, there are many interesting projects. Here are a few of them:
KFO drone
Methane Sensing drone
Rover
Object Tracking drone
Ping Pong drone
WhyCon based drone (For eYantra - One of the largest robotics competition in India)
Shipping/Order Questions
1. When can I expect it to be shipped?
We’ll ship PlutoX to you in 4 months (January 2019).
2. Can you ship internationally?
Yes.
3. Can I track my package?
Yes. We’ll keep you updated with further details on that.
4. What if I change my address before you ship?
It’s perfectly alright! We’ll be confirming your address before shipping, so if there’s a change, just let us know and we’ll ship it to the new address.
5. Do I need to pay local taxes?
We have accounted for local taxes in the offering. Incase you need to pay local taxes, we’ll try and refund the tax portion to you.
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[SHIPPING INCLUDED] Pluto X is now in Production. Get tinkering started with the Pluto X Tinkerer Kit!
For you to accelerate your journey of tinkering with drones. With an unbreakable drone, get a Learning Guide and hardware accessories including a wifi camera, range sensor and a DC geared motor make 10 projects yourself.
Included Items
PlutoX Nano Drone
Extra propellers, Prop tool
Camera
X Ranging Sensor
Learning Guide
X-Breakout: To add hardware
X-Hybrid Add-on
Estimated Shipping
September 2019
4 claimed
Ships worldwide.
PrimusX Board
$69 USD
Perk added on popular demand: PrimusX is at the heart of the PlutoX aerial robotics kit. This board allows seamless hardware and software integration. Some have made it a Land Rover, some a blimp. Comes with 10 DOF Sensor Suit, 4 H-Bridge Drivers + 4 Mosfets, Wifi enabled, 256kb STM32F303 controller and 20-pin header UniBus.
Included Items
PrimusX Board
Estimated Shipping
Original: December 2018
Current:
February 2019
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Tinkerer Kit with Rover Add-on
$289 USD$394 USD(26% off)
Get a Learning Guide (Soft Copy), hardware accessories including a image processing camera, ranging sensor and a DC geared motor and make 10 projects yourself. Also make one of the fastest land rovers this size on your Pluto X kit with a rover frame, motors, connectors and wheels.