Future Improvements (Falcon)

Here are some recommended improvements for future iterations of the drone platform:

• Rigid arms — Foldable arms should be replaced with rigid ones, which would reduce vibrations in the system.
• RPM Feedback (New FCU) — Implement RPM feedback capabilities with an upgraded flight control unit to enable better motor control and diagnostics. Main requirement is support for 8 DSHOT channels, such as this one.
• Zenoh Integration (PX4 v1.17) — Integrate Zenoh middleware with PX4 v1.17 for improved real-time communication and distributed system coordination, after its release. Note that this will break current MAVROS implementation and will require time to integrate.
• Gimbal and Damping — Add a stabilized gimbal system with proper damping mechanisms to reduce vibration and improve payload stability during flight.
• High-end Payloads — Support integration of more sophisticated payloads to expand the platform’s capabilities for research applications.