IFL Overview

For a high level description of the IFL and its capabilities, see the IFL website "About the IFL" page.

What tools the IFL provides:

• A ~30 camera Vicon system along with associated peripherals.

• A GTAE-IT-managed Windows 11 PC equipped with a high end network card for interfacing with the Vicon hardware, and installed with Vicon Tracker 3.

• A high end low-ping gaming router connected for connecting remote devices to the Vicon network using WiFi.

• An overhead tether system for catching your aircraft or hoisting anything such as a drop mechanism or camera.

• Enough air mattresses to cover the entire space as well as inflater/deflater pumps. Use these as crash mats to protect your drone from crash damage.

• A Github repo containing multiple options for connecting to the IFL network and getting Vicon data onboard your vehicle.

What the IFL does not provide:

• Vicon markers (these can be bought in multiple places such as B&L Engineering).

• Any robots (ground or aerial) or associated hardware.

• Any hardware or software for implementing specific functionality (such as radio links, microcontrollers, or robot command/control software).