DEXI – PX4 Developer Kit
Meet DEXI... Drone for Exploration & Innovation. The ultimate autonomous research and development drone, designed from the ground up with STEM education in mind. DEXI is expertly designed to cater to a broad audience ranging from high school and college students to drone hobbyists, hardware tinkerers, and PX4 developers. Ready-to-fly kits include a fully assembled drone with a transmitter, receiver, battery, and charger. The standard PX4 Developer kit allows you to assemble the drone and leverage your own transmitter, receiver, battery, and charger.
| Ready to Fly (RTF) | YES | NO |
| Fully Assembled Drone | ✅ | ❌ |
| Transmitter/Receiver | ✅ | ❌ |
| Battery | ✅ | ❌ |
| Charger | ✅ | ❌ |
Official PX4 Developer Kit
Developed in Collaboration with Members of the DroneCode Foundation
Ready to Fly Options
Ready-To-Fly (RTF)
DroneBlocks DEXI Ready to Fly (RTF) Bundle deliver a fully assembled and pre-configured drone equipped with the latest PX4 firmware, ensuring a seamless and efficient development experience right out of the box.
Standard PX4 Developer kit
Delve into the intricate construction process of the DEXI drones, gaining a comprehensive understanding of each step. Bring your own equipment into play, including your personal transmitter, receiver, battery, and charger, ensuring a fully customized and deeply engaging building experience.
Programming Autonomous Flight
DEXI is a fully programmable, customizable, and modular drone that students will build from the ground up. DEXI introduces a groundbreaking all-in-one flight controller running PX4 Autopilot that integrates optical flow sensing for incredibly accurate positioning while flying indoors or in GPS-denied areas. Complete with onboard computing capabilities, a PI camera, and access to GPIO, the possibilities are endless.
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Block-Coding
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Python
Python, being a versatile programming language, is perfect for interacting with PX4 due to its readability and wide support for libraries.
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ROS
The integration of ROS with PX4 provides a powerful platform for developing sophisticated autonomous drone applications.
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PX4
PX4 is an open-source flight control software platform for drones and other unmanned vehicles. It stands out in the realm of drone technology for its robust architecture and versatile capabilities.
A Revolutionary STEM Drone Kit!
Learning real-world coding skills through programming drones combines practical experience in both software development and robotics. Using tools like DroneBlocks, Python, and the PX4 flight stack, alongside advanced sensor technologies like optical flow, provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to drone programming.
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Program Autonomous Flight
Learn real-world coding skills, program your drone with DroneBlocks and Python on the PX4 flight stack and optical flow sensing for accurate positioning indoors or GPS-denied areas.
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Manual Flight Control
DEXI is also a means for students to improve their piloting skills and understand drone navigation nuances in a practical setting.
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Advanced Building Experience
Construct your drone from the ground up, gaining invaluable insights into aerodynamics, mechanics, and electronics.
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Customizable Drone Design
With the inclusion of a PI compute module, the drone enables access to GPIO pins for adding servos, offering extensive customization for a unique flight experience.
Hardware Specifications
Carbon Fiber Drone Frame: 368mm x 328mm x 70mm
Motors: 1980KV, Dimensions: 27.6×19.5mm / Weight: 31g
ESC: 50A 4-in-1 ESC, Dimensions: 45x37x6mm / Weight: 13.8g
Flight Controller: ARK Pi6X Flow, Dimensions 91.5mm x 56mm, NDAA Compliant – Made in the USA
Flow Sensor: PixArt Optical Flow Sensor, TOF Distance Sensor, 6-Axis IMU, NDAA Compliant – Made in the USA
Compute Module: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, High-performance 64-bit Quad-core Cortex A72 processor
Camera: Raspberry Pi Camera Board, V2, Sony IMX219 8-Megapixel Sensor
Battery: 4000mAh 6S 22.2V A45 Li-ion
Tx/Rx: ExpressLRS
Propellers: 5.5″ Durable Tri-Blade
Support
Questions? Challenges? We're here, always ready to guide. Because when educators succeed, so do students.
Professional Development
DroneBlocks provides professional development opportunities to ensure educators are well-equipped to deliver our STEM curriculum.
Ongoing Support
You're never navigating solo when you're with DroneBlocks. Our extensive support resources and channels are your co-pilot, ensuring a smooth learning journey.
