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10/31/2026

iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, has found a new field After a previous crash and a full rebuild, this Develop Air HP is back in the air and being prepared for its new life as a thermal imaging platform.

Watch as we navigate through a "bummer" of an afternoon involving QGroundControl software errors, missing compass configurations, and some necessary field troubleshooting. Despite the technical hurdles, we eventually get this HP build up for a smooth hover test and automated landing via the iVue RoboControl app.

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

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

Recorded on 2/3/26.

00:00 – New Test Location: The Local Bike Park
00:09 – Develop Air HP Build Overview & Thermal Camera Configuration
00:46 – Attaching the Counter-Clockwise and Clockwise Props
02:14 – Why a Bike Park makes a great Drone Park
04:24 – Initial Boot-Up and Radio Connection
04:49 – Software Troubleshooting: Dealing with QGroundControl
05:49 – Compass 3 Not Found: Diagnosing Pre-Arm Errors
07:06 – Switching to Mission Planner for Parameter Adjustments
08:35 – Forcing QGroundControl to Behave
09:10 – The GPS 2 Configuration Mystery
11:00 – Getting a Position Estimate & Successful Arming
11:47 – Switching to iVue RoboControl App for Flight
12:20 – Hover Test & Smooth Takeoff
12:41 – Testing Flight Controls: Forward, Back, Left, Right
13:03 – Automated Landing Test
13:17 – Final Thoughts & Future Thermal Camera Tests

10/30/2026

iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, is back out at Denmark Drone Park fighting the rain and magnetic interference to dial in a Develop Air HP. In this field test, Jacob takes the Develop Air HP out for a quick spin to test its stability while carrying the SIYI ZT6 thermal camera.

Between dodging rain showers to protect the non-weatherproof $3,000 payload, battling QGroundControl crashes on the SIYI MK32 controller, and dealing with a persistent EKF3 Yaw inconsistency, it is a very real look at the troubleshooting required in custom drone builds. Jacob walks through ground testing the camera, establishing telemetry, and executing a manual 6-axis compass calibration "dance" in the field to eliminate the dreaded toilet-bowl effect.

Watch until the end to see the difference a proper calibration makes when Jacob put the Develop Air HP into a rock-solid Loiter mode just before the rain really comes down.

00:00 - Intro & Flight Plan Overvie
01:18 - Unboxing & Weather Concerns for the ZT6
02:51 - Acquiring GPS Lock & Checking Satellites
04:56 - Ground Testing Photo & Video Capture
06:45 - First Flight Test: Loiter Mode & Magnetic Anomalies
08:00 - Compass Calibration Theory & "Compass Mot" Explained
10:15 - The Compass Calibration "Dance" (First Attempt)
11:25 - Successful Calibration & System Reboots
12:10 - QGroundControl Crash & Troubleshooting the MK32
16:11 - Second Flight Test: Perfect Loiter Stability
16:50 - Evading the Rain & Safe Landing
17:34 - Outro & What's Next for the ZT6

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

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

Recorded on 2/25/26.

10/29/2026

iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, is back at the new local test flight facility, Haw Creek Park, ready to put a newly configured Develop Air mini through its paces before it heads off to its new owner. This build features a two port side plate for an upcoming tilt-based spotlight mod kit. However, even the cleanest builds can face unexpected hurdles. Jacob will be taking this Develop Air mini back to the workshop for a deep dive into the GPS hardware before returning for a successful flight test.

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

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

Recorded on 2/4/26.

00:00 – Back at the Bike Park: iVue RC & Develop Air mini Overview
00:20 – Spotlight Mod Kit & Simplified Charging Hardware
01:40 – The "RadioMaster Boxer" Controller Configuration
02:45 – Initial Flight Mode Overview
03:40 – Connecting to QGroundControl via Bluetooth
04:10 – The Mac OS Connection Strategy: mLRRS Module Troubleshooting
06:05 – Problem Found: No GPS Lock & Configuration Errors
06:40 – Switching to Mission Planner for Deep Parameter Checks
09:30 – Mac-Specific Connectivity Struggles
14:45 – Error: Fence Requires Position (Analyzing GPS Failure)
16:00 – Attempting an In-Field Compass Calibration
18:55 – Investigating Serial Port Mapping for GPS 2
21:10 – The Accelerometer Calibration Shuffle
24:30 – Final Hardware Inspection: Pixhawk 6C Internal Wiring Check
26:10 – Decision: Returning to the Workshop for Repairs

10/28/2026

iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, is back at Denmark Drone Park to finish the maiden flight test of the Develop Air mini attempted the day earlier. Despite a sudden snowstorm and freezing temperatures, the mission remains the same: getting this newly configured Develop Air mini ready for its new home.

After discovering a hardware failure in the last session, Jacob performed "field surgery" to tear out and replace a faulty GPS unit. Watch as he navigates hardware swaps in the cold and finally get the mini airborne for a successful maiden flight test. Jacob also breaks down exactly what you get in the $999 Develop Air mini bundle.

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

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

Recorded on 2/5/26.

00:00 – Back at Denmark Drone Park: A Snowy Test Flight
00:30 – Identifying the Culprit: Hardware Swap Prep
01:34 – Field Surgery: Tearing Out the Broken GPS Unit
02:08 – Unplugging from the Pixhawk 6C GPS 2 Port
02:58 – High-Tech Assembly: Applying New GPS Adhesive
03:50 – Reinstalling the mLRRS Radio Receiver
04:12 – Booting Up the RadioMaster Boxer Controller
05:15 – Re-establishing the Bluetooth Connection on MacOS
05:45 – Success! GPS 3D Fix Lock Achieved
06:40 – Swapping to iVue RoboControl for Calibration
08:55 – In-Field Compass Calibration Process
10:00 – Troubleshooting the MacOS Connection Loop
12:15 – Final Sensor Checks & Accelerometer Calibration
14:04 – Ready for Takeoff: The Propeller Reminder
14:26 – Maiden Flight: 10ft Hover & Stability Test
14:55 – Testing Flight Controls: Forward, Back, Left, Right
15:30 – Automated Landing & Final Thoughts
16:10 – The $999 Bundle: What’s Included in a Develop Air mini

10/27/2026

In this video, iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, is at the newest test flight facility with team members Sarvesh and Revanth to put the latest version of iVue RoboControl (v1.6.0) through its paces. They are testing out some bug fixes and updates, including improved arming/disarming tracking and status message logging. Revanth, a new addition to the team, also gets his first chance to fly the Develop Air drone.

They run into some interesting challenges along the way, including a connection issue caused by QGroundControl and some initial data display bugs in the new iVue RC version. Despite these hurdles, they were able to successfully test the new features and get some great flight footage.

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

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

Recorded on 2/5/26.

00:00 Introduction and team introductions
00:41 Setting up the Develop Air drone
01:16 Overview of iVue RoboControl v1.6.0
01:43 Troubleshooting connection issues
03:11 Success! Connecting to the drone
04:26 Testing the reboot feature and identifying bugs
05:30 Deep dive into arming/disarming bug fixes
07:13 New feature: Status message logging in the terminal
08:11 Revanth's first flight with Develop Air
09:28 Stress-testing the disarm-in-flight safety feature
10:48 Sarvesh takes the controls for some aerial maneuvers
12:28 Return to landing and concluding thoughts

10/26/2026

Take a look as iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, tests out some of the latest updates to the iVue RoboControl (iVue RC) app, including bug fixes for the arm/disarm button and an auto-scrolling terminal window. It does not go exactly as planned, but as Jacob likes to say, "that's why we test!" working to fix these issues before the next major update is pushed to production.

0:00 Intro
0:11 Connecting Develop Air via the iVue MLRS USB Radio
0:27 Placing Develop Air for Takeoff
0:42 iVue RoboControl Update (v1.6.0)
0:58 Connecting to Develop Air in iVue RC
1:16 Testing the Arm/Disarm Button Bug Fix
1:25 Testing the Terminal Window Auto-Scrolling Update
2:03 Taking Off & Testing Guided Flight Mode
2:34 GCS Fail-safe Triggered
2:47 Auto-Scrolling Issue Identified
4:01 Repeating Takeoff & Testing Guided Flight Mode
4:54 Controller Connectivity Issue Identified
5:38 Testing Pause (Brake) Flight Mode
5:47 Testing Controller with Alternative USB Cable
7:02 Landing
7:20 Outro

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

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

Recorded on 2/7/26.

10/25/2026

iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, is back at the drone park testing the latest updates for iVue RC in version 1.6.0 of Worlds iVue. While the terminal improvements and auto-scroll features looked good, a major roadblock was verified: total loss of controller input.

Join some of the iVue team for an authentic look at "in the field" development as Jacob hops on a live dev call with Mohit to troubleshoot why a PlayStation controller and a TX16S both failed to talk to the web app, despite the hardware working perfectly on third-party testers. Is it a code conflict, or is the browser "hijacking" the input?

Jacob will be back with more tests soon, including some first looks at the Develop Air mini with spotlight capabilities and a Develop Air HP equipped with a thermal camera.

00:00 Setup at the Drone Park
00:43 Reviewing iVue RC v1.6.0 Updates
01:08 The First Sign of Trouble: Controller Inactive
01:30 Manual Takeoff & Terminal Window Test
01:58 Reviewing Dev Messages on Discord
02:28 Confirming the Controller Bug
03:23 Explaining the Recent Update Conflict
03:55 Troubleshooting Call with Mohit
04:08 Testing v1.5.3 (Production Version)
05:02 Verifying Hardware with Gamepad Tester
06:21 Screen Sharing & Live Debugging
07:33 Attempting Manual Re-engagement
08:08 Prop Spin vs. Throttle Input: A False Positive
08:46 Hunting for Alternative Hardware
10:10 Testing the TX16S Controller
11:20 Cable Swapping: USB-C to USB-A
12:44 Final Testing on iVue RoboControl
15:10 Mohit’s Theory: Off-Brand Controller Mapping
17:11 Wrap-up & Future Plans (Thermal & mini)

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

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

Recorded on 2/8/26.

10/24/2026

Join iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, for an extended, raw look at what drone development actually looks like in the field. Jacob is out at Haw Creek Bike Park testing the new Spotlight Mod Kit on the Develop Air mini. This video covers the specific wiring configurations required to power a 12V payload alongside the Pixhawk, utilizing a dedicated BEC and FETtec one-wire protocols to keep the build clean.

However, the test session did not go according to plan. What started as a hardware test turned into a troubleshooting session involving Bluetooth connectivity failures, a barrage of spam phone calls, and a pivot to Mission Planner to manually configure PWM values.

00:00 Intro: The Develop Air mini & Spotlight Mod
02:13 Under the Hood: 12V BEC, Pixhawk Wiring & FETtec One-Wire
03:45 Customer Use Case: Satellite Command & Control
06:40 Connection Crisis: Bluetooth & App Troubleshooting
09:00 "The Phone is Ringing": Battling Spam Calls & Collections
12:00 Switching to Mission Planner & Servo Configuration
13:45 Arming & First Takeoff (GPS Glitch & Drift)
15:30 In-Flight Failure: Payload Not Responding
17:55 Deep Dive Troubleshooting: USB Connection & Parameter Checks
24:00 The PWM Hunt: Testing Signal Values (1100 to 1900)
29:45 Success! Activating the Spotlight
31:25 Final Flight: Validating Power Draw & Stability
32:30 Conclusion, Pricing & The Upcoming Develop Air HP Thermal Camera Mod Kit

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

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

Recorded on 2/9/26.

10/23/2026

Testing custom hardware in the field does not always go according to plan. In this episode, iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews takes three different Develop Air drones to the bike park for a series of test flights and sensor calibrations.

Watch as he troubleshoot Bluetooth connectivity issues with the iVue RoboControl app, performs critical accelerometer and compass calibrations in the field, and deals with the fallout of a "not-so-clean" landing that sends a Develop Air mini to an early retirement. Jacob also dives into the Spotlight Mod Kit configuration and discuss how fine-tuning PWM values is essential for custom builds.

00:00 Intro: The Rebuilt Develop Air mini
01:07 Spotlight ModKit & Bluetooth Troubleshooting
02:03 Installing the Battery & Pre-Flight Prep
03:10 The "Exposed" Drone & Propeller Check
03:45 Bluetooth Connection Issues on the Legion Go
07:51 Test Flight: Fighting the Drift
08:35 The Crash: Rest in Pieces, Develop Air mini
09:44 Switching to the Second Drone
12:30 Calibrating Sensors in QGroundControl
15:50 Verifying Motor Direction
19:40 Compass Calibration in the Field
24:45 Successful Loiter Flight Test
30:15 Testing the Third Drone: Spotlight Control
35:50 Second Flight & Automatic Landing
40:12 Closing Thoughts on Custom ModKits

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

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

Recorded on 2/10/2026.

10/22/2026

Join iVue Robotics Founder, Jacob Andrews, and Lead Develop Air micro developer, Pranav Kumar, at Haw Creek Park as they field test the latest design updates for the Develop Air micro. Jacob dives into the new snap in side plates, the integrated XT30 fuselage design, and the elevated GPS dome for better signal strength.

However, reality does not always go according to plan in the world of robotics. Despite having a strong connection to 19 satellites, Develop Air micro ran into a persistent "Compass Not Healthy" error which prevented the drone from arming. Watch as we troubleshoot through the iVue RoboControl app, QGroundControl, and Mission Planner to find the root of the problem.

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

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

Recorded on 2/13/26.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Develop Air micro: Design Updates Overview
00:45 New Fuselage & Integrated XT30 Connector
01:15 Powering Up at Haw Creek Park
01:45 Connecting to iVue RoboControl
02:30 Testing Manual vs. Auto Takeoff
03:35 Version 1.6.0 Debugging
05:10 Switching to QGroundControl
05:40 Pre-Arm Error: Need Position Estimate
06:45 Troubleshooting the Compass Problem
07:35 Deep Dive with Mission Planner
08:45 "Compass Not Healthy" Diagnosis
10:00 Attempting Altitude Hold & Stabilize Modes
10:45 Field Test Conclusion & Next Steps

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