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Re:Show HN: DIY Position Tracking Using HTC Vive's Lighthouse by rebuilder on Monday November 28, 2016 @06:19AM (#13054730)
Very nice work!

Do I understand correctly that a single sensor board as described here will get position, but can't get orientation?

If so, how does the drone handle orienting itself correctly to land on the battery swapping station?

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Re:Show HN: DIY Position Tracking Using HTC Vive's Lighthouse by ashtuchkin on Monday November 28, 2016 @09:39AM (#13055623)
Yes you're right, only position. I'm using acc/gyro/compass on the drone.
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Re:Show HN: DIY Position Tracking Using HTC Vive's Lighthouse by 70jS8h5L on Monday November 28, 2016 @07:19AM (#13054927)
Onboard accelerometer/gyroscope which is part of the flight controller, most likely.
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