From 25ae4ef71ab3ae3082a840da3fd3f888654bf2ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hamish Willee Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2025 16:04:21 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] ModalAI Starling - fix up links and undeprecated (#25272) --- docs/en/SUMMARY.md | 2 +- docs/en/complete_vehicles_mc/index.md | 2 +- docs/en/complete_vehicles_mc/modalai_starling.md | 16 ++++++++++------ 3 files changed, 12 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/SUMMARY.md b/docs/en/SUMMARY.md index 492414521e..b63f062e8b 100644 --- a/docs/en/SUMMARY.md +++ b/docs/en/SUMMARY.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ - [Static Pressure Buildup](advanced_config/static_pressure_buildup.md) - [Flying (Basics)](flying/basic_flying_mc.md) - [Complete Vehicles](complete_vehicles_mc/index.md) - - [ModalAI Starling](complete_vehicles_mc/modalai_starling.md) + - [ModalAI Starling (PX4 Dev Kit)](complete_vehicles_mc/modalai_starling.md) - [PX4 Vision Kit](complete_vehicles_mc/px4_vision_kit.md) - [MindRacer BNF & RTF](complete_vehicles_mc/mindracer_BNF_RTF.md) - [MindRacer 210](complete_vehicles_mc/mindracer210.md) diff --git a/docs/en/complete_vehicles_mc/index.md b/docs/en/complete_vehicles_mc/index.md index 7f0a67140b..bb559be05f 100644 --- a/docs/en/complete_vehicles_mc/index.md +++ b/docs/en/complete_vehicles_mc/index.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ This section lists drone kits that are intended as platforms for further develop They may come either fully assembled or in parts. - [PX4 Vision DevKit](../complete_vehicles_mc/px4_vision_kit.md) - Multicopter used for PX4 computer vision development -- ~[ModalAI VOXL 2 Starling PX4 Development Drone](../complete_vehicles_mc/modalai_starling.md)~ (Discontinued/superseded) - SLAM development drone supercharged by VOXL 2 and PX4. +- [ModalAI VOXL 2 Starling PX4 Development Drone](../complete_vehicles_mc/modalai_starling.md) - SLAM development drone supercharged by VOXL 2 and PX4. ## PX4 Preinstalled diff --git a/docs/en/complete_vehicles_mc/modalai_starling.md b/docs/en/complete_vehicles_mc/modalai_starling.md index 01c1cad89f..766f353761 100644 --- a/docs/en/complete_vehicles_mc/modalai_starling.md +++ b/docs/en/complete_vehicles_mc/modalai_starling.md @@ -1,15 +1,17 @@ -# VOXL 2 Starling PX4 Development Drone +# ModalAI Starling (PX4 Autonomy Developer Kit) -The [Starling](https://modalai.com/starling) is a SLAM development drone supercharged by [VOXL 2](../flight_controller/modalai_voxl_2.md) and PX4 with SWAP-optimized sensors and payloads optimized for indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation. +The [Starlings](https://www.modalai.com/pages/starlings) are SLAM development drones supercharged by [VOXL 2](../flight_controller/modalai_voxl_2.md) and PX4 with SWAP-optimized sensors and payloads optimized for indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation. Powered by Blue UAS Framework autopilot, VOXL 2, the Starling weighs only 275g and boasts an impressive 30 minutes of autonomous indoor flight time. ![Overview](../../assets/hardware/complete_vehicles/modalai_starling/starling_front_hero.jpg) -The VOXL 2 Starling is a PX4 development drone that houses a [VOXL 2](../flight_controller/modalai_voxl_2.md) companion computer and PX4 flight controller, image sensors, GPS, and connectivity modem and is ready-to-fly out-of-the-box. -The Starling features ModalAI’s [open SDK](https://docs.modalai.com/voxl-developer-bootcamp/) that has pre-configured autonomy models for computer vision assisted flight. +The ModalAI PX4 Autonomy Developer Kit is a Starling-based development drone. +It houses a [VOXL 2](../flight_controller/modalai_voxl_2.md), which is a powerful companion computer and PX4 flight controller in one small package, image sensors, GPS, and connectivity modem, and is ready-to-fly out-of-the-box. +The Starling features ModalAI's [open SDK](https://docs.modalai.com/voxl-developer-bootcamp/) that has pre-configured autonomy models for computer vision assisted flight. This development drone is meant to help you get to market faster and accelerate your application development and prototyping. -This guide explains the minimal additional setup required to get the UAV ready to fly. It also covers a hardware overview, first flight, setting up WiFi, and more. +This guide explains the minimal additional setup required to get the UAV ready to fly. +It also covers a hardware overview, first flight, setting up WiFi, and more. ::: info For complete and regularly updated documentation, please visit . @@ -21,7 +23,7 @@ If you are new to VOXL, be sure to familiarize yourself with the core features o ## Where to Buy -[modalai.com/starling](https://modalai.com/starling) +[ModalAI PX4 Autonomy Developer Kit](https://www.modalai.com/products/px4-autonomy-developer-kit?variant=46969885950256) ## Hardware Overview @@ -120,3 +122,5 @@ A secure connection is vital for the reliable operation of your drone, so always - [VOXL 2 Starling Hardware Overview](https://youtu.be/M9OiMpbEYOg) - [VOXL 2 Starling First Flight Tutorial](https://youtu.be/Cpbbye3Z6co) - [VOXL 2 Starling ELRS Set Up](https://youtu.be/7OwGS-kcFVg) + +