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10/10/2026

In this flight test at Fowler Park, iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, and lead electrical engineer, Gerardo Salinas, take a Develop Air mini out for a spin to test the new Holybro H-Flow sensor. They swapped out the old HereFlow for this all-in-one optical flow and rangefinder unit, and we're putting it through its paces.

Watch as we troubleshoot telemetry data in iVue RoboControl, switch over to Mission Planner to perform a mid-air "calibration dance," and push the drone to some surprising speeds. Later in the video, we dive deep into the parameter weeds in QGroundControl as we attempt to disable GPS arming checks for a fully GPS-denied flight. It gets a little messy, but that's drone development!

00:00 - Intro & The Holybro H-Flow Sensor
00:34 - First Hover Test in iVue RoboControl
01:47 - Switching to Mission Planner & Parameter Checks
03:41 - The "Calibration Dance" & Position Hold Success
05:09 - High-Speed Flight Test
06:38 - Mechanical Quirks & "MacGyver" Fixes
07:42 - Prepping for a GPS-Denied Flight
11:21 - Software Struggles: Moving to QGroundControl
14:10 - The Parameter Hunt: Disabling GPS Arming Checks
19:34 - Why Your Controller Matters for GPS-Denied Flight
20:03 - Final Flight: Switching to Optical Flow Mid-Air
21:24 - Outro & Wrap Up

iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) is available at worldsivue.com.

Develop Air is available to buy or build DIY at ivuerobotics.com.

Recorded on 3/5/26.

10/10/2026

iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, is back out in the field with a Develop Air HP, using capture card screen recording hardware to walk through setting up a mapping mission in QGroundControl.

In this video, Jacob covers the step by step process of building a survey pattern, dialing in the correct altitude, and adjusting the front and side overlap percentages. Jacob also walks through manually entering the camera specifications for the SIYI ZT6.

00:00 - Intro & Booting up QGroundControl
01:55 - Planning the Survey Mission
02:53 - Entering SIYI ZT6 Camera Specs
04:38 - Adjusting Mission Overlap & Altitude
05:58 - Troubleshooting Photo Trigger Error (Switch SE)
06:40 - Takeoff & High-Speed Mapping Flight
08:06 - The Mid-Air "Crackling" Noise
09:15 - Return to Launch (RTL) & Landing
10:25 - Post-Flight Inspection (Props vs. Antenna!)

iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) is available at worldsivue.com.
Develop Air is available to buy or build DIY at ivuerobotics.com.
Recorded on 3/7/26.

10/08/2026

In this video, iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews takes the custom Develop Air HP out for its final flights before boxing it up and shipping it to a customer in Virginia.

Watch as Jacob walks through the entire pre flight checklist, from connecting to QGroundControl and mapping out an automated photo capture survey mission, to dealing with some real world app glitches. Jacob also dives into the FPV settings to configure the thermal camera, showing you how to get side by side visual feeds and accurate temperature readouts working flawlessly. It takes a few reboots and some troubleshooting, but Jacob made sure everything was locked in before this custom build leaves the shop for the last time.

00:00 - Intro & Drone Pre-Flight Setup
02:22 - Troubleshooting QGroundControl & Offline Maps
04:51 - Programming an Automated Survey Mission
08:05 - Automated 4K Photo Capture Flight Test
09:58 - Landing & Switching to Thermal Camera Setup
14:15 - Rebooting to Fix Thermal Data Glitches
16:10 - Troubleshooting the Temperature Readout Lock
23:36 - Success! Thermal Camera Readout Working
24:35 - Thermal Camera Manual Flight Test (Picture-in-Picture)
28:50 - Drone "Selfie" & Final Landing
29:50 - Final Thoughts & Outro

iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) is available at worldsivue.com.

Develop Air is available to buy or build DIY at ivuerobotics.com.

Recorded on 3/18/26.

10/07/2026

iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, and lead Electrical Engineer, Gerardo Salinas, are back out at Fowler Park to test a Develop Air mini with an H-Flow optical flow sensor. If you have been getting a "Need Position Estimate" pre-arm warning which prevents your drone from arming in Loiter flight mode, you are not alone.

In this video, Gerardo and I break down why this happens: the optical flow rangefinder has a minimum reading distance of 8cm. If your drone sits lower than 8cm on the ground, the sensor cannot get a proper reading, causing the arming failure. Jacob and Gerardo demonstrate the problem live in Mission Planner, showing a quick workaround to get in the air, and put the drone through some erratic flight testing to make sure the brand new top cover stays securely in place.

If you are dealing with similar optical flow sensor bugs, hopefully, this clears up the issue for you too.

00:00 - Intro: The Optical Flow Arming Bug
01:06 - Why the Drone Won't Arm in Loiter Mode
01:36 - The Workaround: Lifting the Drone to Clear the Error
02:10 - Successful Takeoff & Flight
02:42 - Erratic Flight Test (Testing the New Top Cover)
03:05 - Warning: The Toilet Bowl Effect
03:41 - Landing & Verifying the Sensor Limit
04:17 - Outro

iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) is available at worldsivue.com.
Develop Air is available to buy or build DIY at ivuerobotics.com.
Recorded on 3/6/26.

10/06/2026

In this penultimate look at the Develop Air HP, iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews is back at the drone park for some field testing. After accidentally leaving the MK32 touchscreen controller behind, Jacob pivots to show you how versatile a DIY build can be.

Watch as Jacob bypasses the traditional controller and pilots this custom SIYI ZT6 thermal camera rig using a standard PlayStation gamepad and the iVue RoboControl app. Jacob walks through the "nerdy developer moves" in QGroundControl to check the satellite links and clear out mapping missions, then switches over to iVue RC to test out the newly updated arming UI and in-app gimbal controls. If you have ever wondered why you should build your own drone instead of buying off the shelf, this incredibly smooth, stable flight—done thousands of dollars cheaper than some proprietary alternatives—speaks for itself.

iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) is available at worldsivue.com.

Develop Air is available to buy or build DIY at ivuerobotics.com.

Recorded on 3/16/26.

00:00 - Intro: The Missing Controller & Flight Plan
01:40 - Pre-Flight Checks in QGroundControl
03:25 - Connecting to iVue RoboControl & New Arming UI
05:05 - Takeoff & Flying with a PlayStation Controller
05:27 - Testing SIYI ZT6 Gimbal Controls in the App
06:15 - The DIY vs. DJI Debate: Why Build Your Own?
07:29 - Disarming, Landing, & What’s Next

10/05/2026

In this "undercover" flight test, iVue Robotics Founder and Lead Electrical Engineer, take the Develop Air mini into a GPS-denied parking garage to test out its Loiter flight mode. Without GPS, the drone relies heavily on its optical flow sensors and rangefinder to hold its position—but things don't go exactly as planned!

Watch as we battle uncalibrated sensors, sloped concrete, and highly reflective surfaces that confuse the optical flow. We discuss the technical challenges of indoor autonomous flight, set a manual EKF origin on the fly, and compare Loiter mode against Altitude Hold to see which performs better in this tricky environment.

00:00 - Intro & Loiter Mode Takeoff
00:41 - Is Loiter Mode Actually Working?
01:36 - How Sloped and Reflective Surfaces Affect the Rangefinder
03:17 - "It's Coming Right For Us!" (Uncalibrated Sensor Drift)
04:18 - Landing to Set a Manual Home Position
05:18 - Flight 2: Optical Flow vs. Reflective Concrete
06:21 - Altitude Hold Comparison & Wrap Up

iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) is available at worldsivue.com.
Develop Air is available to buy or build DIY at ivuerobotics.com.
Recorded on 3/8/26.

10/04/2026

iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, is back at the Denmark Drone Park for a very special reunion with Andres, the original designer and engineer behind Develop Air! In this video, we dive into the latest development preview of the iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) app to test our new compass calibration screen.

Jacob and Mohit compare the calibration process between iVue RC and QGroundControl, discussing the challenges of UI development and the importance of precise sensor data for stable flight. Stick around to see Develop Air in action as they test GPS dependent flight modes and gamepad control via a PlayStation controller.

iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) is available at worldsivue.com.

Develop Air is available to buy or build DIY at ivuerobotics.com.

Recorded on 3/22/26.

00:00 Reunion with Andres at Denmark Drone Park
00:43 Pre-flight Prep: Connecting the Hardware
02:13 First Look: iVue RC Development Preview
04:08 Testing iVue RC Compass Calibration
05:50 Transitioning to QGroundControl
06:37 Exploring Dual Compass Calibration in QGC
07:23 Live Compass Calibration Run
08:24 Rebooting and Verifying Sensors
09:17 Success! Develop Air Takeoff
10:17 PlayStation Controller Gamepad Testing
11:53 The Infamous Hand-Catch
12:33 Closing Thoughts and Future Updates

10/04/2026

In this flight test at Fowler Park, iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, and Lead Electrical Engineer, Gerardo Salinas, take a Develop Air mini out to compare the differences between standard GPS position hold and the H-Flow (Optical Flow) sensor. Using the iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) app connected to Develop Air mini via a Bluetooth mLRS module in the Radiomaster Boxer Tx, Jacob was able to swap positioning modes mid flight to demonstrate how each system handles hovering, drifting, and braking.

Jacob and Gerardo also dive into the rangefinder capabilities of the H-Flow sensor, pushing Develop Air mini higher to find its maximum accurate readout limit (spoiler: we get it over 65 feet!). Finally, we wrap up with a slightly rough landing that puts our high-quality build materials to the test.

00:00 - Intro & Setup at Fowler Park
01:04 - Takeoff & GPS Loiter Hold Test
01:53 - Switching Mid-Flight to Optical Flow (H-Flow)
03:00 - GPS Braking vs. Optical Flow Drift
04:28 - Discussing EKF Sources & Fusing Sensors
07:21 - Testing Rangefinder Limits in iVue RC
08:31 - Reaching the Rangefinder's Maximum Altitude
09:35 - Hard Landing & Material Durability Check
10:14 - Final Thoughts & Outro

iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) is available at worldsivue.com.

Develop Air is available to buy or build DIY at ivuerobotics.com.

Recorded on 3/25/26.

10/02/2026

In this video, iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, hits the field with Jewel, an attendee of Verticon, to give her a hands on first flight with the Develop Air base model.

Jacob walks through the entire setup process, from attaching the color coded propellers to connecting Develop Air to the iVue RoboControl software using an mLRS radio and standard video game controller. Jewel shares her candid thoughts on how flying the Develop Air Line of Sight (LOS) compares to her experience flying DJI drones with a live video feed. They also push the boundaries of the iVue RC app by testing out a geofence (with some unexpected results), mapping out an autonomous waypoint mission, and discussing the possibilities of 4G LTE Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flying and payload deliveries.

Will Jewel miss her DJI collision avoidance and camera feed, or will the Develop Air win her over? Watch to find out!

iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) is available at worldsivue.com.

Develop Air is available to buy or build DIY at ivuerobotics.com.

Recorded on 3/28/26.

00:00 - Intro & Meeting Jewel
01:18 - How to Install Develop Air Propellers
03:29 - Software Setup & Troubleshooting Controller Bugs
06:47 - First Takeoff & Loiter Mode
07:15 - Line of Sight (LOS) Flying vs. DJI Video Feeds
08:48 - Discussing and Drawing a Geofence
11:39 - Testing the Geofence (Software Bug!)
13:08 - Landing the Drone Manually
13:54 - Creating an Autonomous Waypoint Mission
16:47 - Payload Deliveries & 4G LTE BVLOS Discussion
18:45 - Executing the Autonomous Flight
19:35 - Jewel’s Final Thoughts & Honest Review

10/01/2026

In this field test at Denmark Drone Park, iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, and lead electrical engineer, Gerardo Salinas, dive into the nuances of Arducopter positioning systems. They compare the real-world performance of GPS-based positioning against Optical Flow and Rangefinder (using the H-Flow sensor), and finally, a combined EKF3 source that utilizes both.

Watch as we experiment with different EKF (Extended Kalman Filter) configurations in Mission Planner to see which provides the sturdiest loiter and most responsive flight characteristics for the Develop Air mini. Whether you’re flying in GPS-denied environments or looking for maximum stability outdoors, understanding these sensor source parameters is key to mastering your Arducopter build.

iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) is available at worldsivue.com.

Develop Air is available to buy or build DIY at ivuerobotics.com.

Recorded on 3/29/26.

00:00 Introduction to the Setup: RadioMaster Boxer & iVue RC
01:32 Initial Takeoff & EKF Source Overview
02:24 Testing GPS-Only Positioning
03:11 Combining GPS & Optical Flow (The "Combo" Mode)
03:32 Optical Flow-Only Performance & Inertial Drift
04:28 Landing & Mission Planner Parameter Tuning
06:51 Troubleshooting EKF Variances & Re-arming
10:05 Comparing High-Altitude Stability
11:55 Analyzing "Rubber-Banding" and Sensor Lag
13:50 Final Landing and Post-Flight Summary
15:38 Conclusion: GPS vs. H-Flow vs. Both

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