Mission 2: Autonomous Flight Skills Mission

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Duration

3 minutes

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Type

Fully Autonomous

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Rounds

Up to 3 matches per event

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Attempts

Best score counts

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Difficulty

Hard

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Scoring

Variable (task-based)

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Team Size

3 Flight Team Members

📋 Key Requirements

Fully autonomous operation
No manual control during match
Sensor-based navigation
Error recovery in code

✅ Success Criteria

Complete all scoring tasks
Consistent performance (90%+ success rate)
Handle unexpected situations
Maximize points within time limit

Duration: 3 minutes | Type: Autonomous Programming

Students program their Drone to operate fully autonomously, earning points by completing specific tasks during the Autonomous Flight Skills Mission

Scoring Information

Scoring Tasks and Points

Scoring Task	Points per Task	Max per Match
Take Off	5 Points	1
Fly Under Red Arch Gate	5 Points	2
Fly through Yellow Keyhole	15 Points	2
Identify Color Mat #1	15 Points	1
Fly through Panel (in front and out the side)	40 Points	2
Landing: Cube	10 Points	Only one of three landing options, once per Match
Landing: Pad	5 Points	Only one of three landing options, once per Match

Note: Each Team (Drone) can earn points for only one Time Warp Flight Path per match. Teams are allowed up to 3 matches per event, with the best score counting toward rankings.

Objectives & Key Rules

Key objectives and rules for this mission:

Program drone to operate fully autonomously
Complete specific scoring tasks
Maximize points within 3-minute time limit
Achieve consistent performance (up to 3 attempts)

Key Rules

Fully autonomous - no manual control during match
3-minute match duration
Up to 3 matches per event
Best score counts
Must pass Flight Clearance Inspection

Strategy Guide

Follow these strategic approaches to maximize your success:

Test and calibrate all sensors before each match
Implement error recovery in your code
Use multiple sensors for redundancy
Test code thoroughly in practice
Document sensor values that work consistently
Have backup code versions ready
Practice the full 3-minute sequence multiple times

Code Example

Example code for Mission 2:

# Autonomous Flight Skills Mission
# Fully autonomous operation - no manual control

from codrone_edu.drone import *

drone = Drone()
drone.pair()

# Pre-flight: Calibrate sensors
# - Color sensor calibration
# - Distance sensor testing
# - Gyro sensor initialization

drone.takeoff()

# Autonomous sequence begins
# Task 1: Navigate to first scoring zone
drone.set_pitch(30)
drone.move(2)
drone.hover(1)

# Use sensors for precise positioning
# (Example: Color sensor for line following)
# (Example: Distance sensor for obstacle detection)

# Task 2: Complete scoring action
# (Specific actions depend on field layout)
drone.set_roll(20)
drone.move(0.5)
drone.set_roll(0)
drone.hover(1)

# Task 3: Navigate to next zone
drone.turn_right(90, 0.5)
drone.set_pitch(30)
drone.move(1.5)
drone.hover(1)

# Continue autonomous sequence...
# (Complete all tasks within 3 minutes)

# Return to landing zone
drone.set_pitch(-30)
drone.move(2)
drone.land()
drone.close()

# Key: Test this entire sequence multiple times!

💡 Need More Examples?

For comprehensive autonomous flight examples covering line following, obstacle avoidance, multi-sensor fusion, and complete mission sequences, see our Comprehensive Autonomous Flight Examples guide.

Pro Tips for Best Score

Calibrate sensors before EVERY match
Test full 3-minute sequence at least 10 times
Implement error recovery (what if sensor fails?)
Use consistent sensor values that work
Keep code organized and well-commented
Have multiple code versions for different strategies

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not calibrating sensors before match
Code fails partway through (no error recovery)
Running out of time (poor time management)
Not testing full sequence enough
Sensor values that work inconsistently

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