4. Case 01: Hovering at A Defined Altitude
4.1. Introduction
Program to make the micro:bit Drone:bit Kit take off and hover for 10 seconds, then it lands to the ground.
4.2. Products Link
1 x Drone:bit
4.3. Picture
4.4. Software Programming
Click “Advanced” in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.
For programming, we need to add a package: click “Extensions” at the bottom of the MakeCode drawer and search with “https://github.com/elecfreaks/pxt-Dronebit” in the dialogue box to download it.
Notice: If you met a tip indicating that some codebases would be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or create a new project in the menu.
4.5. Program
Notice: It is suggested to pause for 2 seconds or longer after triggering the take-off command to make sure the operator run away from the drones in case of any hurting accidents.
Link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_cu82jPKtwa2E
You can also download it directly:
4.6. Result
The micro:bit Drone:bit Kit takes off and hovers for 10 seconds, then it lands to the ground.
4.7. FAQ
Notice: For better locating of the drones, a complicated groud is prefered. If the groud is in single color, the drones might not locate them well.