ALT: 10,000ft
SPD: 120kts
BAT: 87%
Developing a UAV prototype and DroneOS — an open-source autonomy stack using PX4 and ROS 2.
DroneOS is an AI‑aware autonomy layer for PX4/ROS 2 UAVs, built in my Aeris Robotics lab to enable safe, remote, internet‑scale operations. It brings a safety‑first architecture, WAN‑ready ROS 2 networking, a secure web control surface, and AI‑assisted workflows — all validated in simulation before flight.
WAN‑grade ROS 2 (Fast DDS) topologies with failover and observability.
Preflight checks, invariants, failsafes, and runtime monitors.
rosbridge with ACLs/rate limits and an AI copilot that stays within bounds.
Open‑source reference code to learn from or extend — active development happens in the lab.
Explore DroneOSFocus areas: remote ops over 4G/VPN, built‑in safety, secure web control, guardrailed AI, edge perception, sim‑to‑flight validation, and multi‑drone ops.
See Research DirectionsResearch notes, experiments, and technical documentation from Aeris Robotics.
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Exploring the architecture, design decisions, and technical challenges behind DroneOS—a modern autonomous flight framework built on ROS 2 and PX4 Autopilot.
ROS 2 is a powerful general purpose robotics library that can be used with the PX4 Autopilot to create powerful drone applications. Learn about this essential robotics framework and its integration capabilities.
PX4 is an open-source flight control software for drones and other unmanned vehicles. Learn how this powerful autopilot system enables autonomous flight, supports multiple vehicle types, and provides a robust foundation for aerial robotics.
I'm Rodrigo Ortega, an engineer with a background in aerospace, robotics, and software. Aeris Robotics is my independent lab, where I combine open-source tools (PX4, ROS 2) with hands-on engineering to build UAV prototypes and explore autonomy. This project is the culmination of six months of focused R&D — from initial concept to working prototype.