This documentation aims to guide you through all necessary steps to successfully develop, deploy and integrate your applications with systems developed by Airvolute
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The DroneCore ecosystem is a modular platform for the development, integration, and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). It combines flight control hardware, onboard computing, complete aircraft platforms, payload interfaces, and a dedicated software stack into a unified architecture.
The ecosystem is designed to support multiple levels of system integration. Users can build complete UAS platforms using DroneCore autopilots, integrate payloads and peripherals, and deploy applications using the DroneCore.OS software environment.
The main components of the DroneCore ecosystem include autopilot platforms, UAS systems, payload and peripheral hardware, and the DroneCore.OS software stack.
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Autopilots
DroneCore autopilots integrate flight control and onboard computing into a unified hardware platform. They serve as the core control and processing unit for supported UAS systems.
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DroneCore 2
DCS 2 is the current-generation platform designed for modular system integration. It combines autopilot functionality with onboard computing and supports modular expansion through extension and power boards.
The platform is intended for advanced autonomous systems, payload integration, and scalable deployments.
HEDGEHOG Autopilot is a single-board flight controller combining real-time flight control and high-performance onboard computing on one PCB.
Built around an STM32H7-based FMU and HAILO-15 processor, it delivers advanced autonomy capabilities alongside full hardware interface support for ecosystem modules.
DCS 1 was the first-generation platform in the DroneCore product line. It provided the initial integration of autopilot functionality and onboard computing within a unified architecture.
This platform has been superseded by newer hardware platforms such as DroneCore 2 and DroneCore FPV.
Airvolute develops complete unmanned aircraft platforms that are built around DroneCore autopilot systems. These platforms provide fully integrated airframes, propulsion systems, and onboard electronics.
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Stribog UAS
Stribog is a modular unmanned aircraft platform designed for multi-role applications. It integrates a DroneCore autopilot and supports various payloads, sensors, and mission configurations.
The platform is designed for flexible payload integration and extended operational capability.
Patron FPV is a lightweight FPV-focused aircraft platform optimized for agility and rapid deployment. It uses the DroneCore FPV autopilot and is designed for applications requiring compact size and responsive flight characteristics.
The DroneCore ecosystem supports a range of payloads and peripheral devices that extend the capabilities of the system.
These components may include:
* Camera systems and vision modules
* Sensor payloads
* Communication modules
* Mission-specific electronic payloads
Payloads connect to DroneCore autopilot platforms through defined electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces, enabling integration into both custom and preconfigured UAS systems.
The DroneCore ecosystem is supported by **DroneCore.OS**, a Linux-based operating system designed for DroneCore hardware platforms.
DroneCore.OS provides a layered software architecture that supports hardware management, system services, and mission applications.
The software stack includes:
* Hardware drivers and kernel configuration
* System services and middleware interfaces
* Application runtime environment
* Deployment and system management tools
This architecture allows developers to build applications, integrate payloads, and deploy complete systems while maintaining consistent interfaces across hardware platforms.
#### **DroneCore.OS**
* [**DCS1 & DCS2**](/dronecore.os/dronecore-os-dcs-1-and-2-with-orin-nx.md)
* [**Stribog**](https://gitlab.airvolute.com/doc/dronecore.suite-documentation/-/blob/main/Documentation/uas-platforms/discovery-stribog/dronecore.os-on-stribog)
#### **System distributions**
* [**Linux for Tegra**](/autopilots/system-distributions/linux-for-tegra.md)
* [**Yocto BSP**](/autopilots/system-distributions/yocto-bsp.md)
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Ecosystem Integration
The DroneCore ecosystem is designed so that its components can be combined into complete operational systems. Autopilots provide the core control and compute platform, UAS platforms provide integrated airframes, payloads extend mission capabilities, and DroneCore.OS provides the software environment required to operate and manage the system.
This modular architecture allows systems to be configured and scaled according to mission requirements while maintaining compatibility across the ecosystem.
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