Prototyping different interfaces for drone-supported search and rescue.
Run python tracker_map.py -t ./map_data/llanbedr_rgb.tif
You should see a map of Llanbedr airfield and the surroundings.
- Click NAV and you can use the figure toolbar to move and zoom the map scale
- Click MISPER and click the map to place the last known location of the missing person
- Click POI to mark a point of interest
Move your cursor over the map and you should see distances to all marked points.
Run up a SITL drone somewhere near LLanbedr through Mission Planner. Now run python tracker_map.py -t ./map_data/llanbedr_rgb.tif -c tcp:127.0.0.1:5762 to start the map with the drone connected.
You should see the map with a blue X marking the drone location.
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Arm and takeoff the SITL drone and put it in Guided mode. Click FLY and then click on the map to direct the drone.
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Click HOV to cancel the drone target. The drone may keep moving to the target though, unless directed elsewhere.
Fire up the chat server using python chat_server.py. It will show you its URLs.
Now launch the map using python tracker_map.py --server <chat server URL>. It will typically be
python tracker_map.py --server https://127.0.0.1:5000
On any device connected to the same network, visit the URL, and you should see a simple messaging form.
- Fill in your name (compulsory)
- Enter a message
- Click
Locateto enter your location. You might need to grant permission. - Click
Submit
You should see a fresh chat window with a response confirming your message. Over on the map, you should see your location pop up as a purple triangle.