@SteveS The problem with my PC is that I can't use it in AP mode. I have tried 3 different USB devices to give it that capability but none of them will work with my unit. After going round and round with each mfg. as well as, Microsoft, I have given up on that option. My only recourse is to get the drone into client mode or get a laptop. I've put way too much money into upgrades to my PC to give it up any time soon. Besides, who doesn't need a laptop? Well, maybe me, but that's beside the point. A new laptop would be a nice shiny new toy. And I'm really into shiny new playthings. Even real toys from time to time, like the full size Femisapien I got recently. I have grand plans for that little beauty; eventually. Next toy, a brand new Wall-E to tear apart and replace the stuff inside with EZB stuff. Fun, fun, fun! And no adults to say no! I don't say "other" adults, since I don't consider myself to be a real adult. I just pretend to be one as needed.

Nonetheless, thanks again for the additional info.

The current firmware for the AR Drone does support client mode, but doesn't support WPA or even WEP, so you can only connect it to open networks. Also, currently EZ-B will only recognize it on 192.168.1.1, the default AP mode address, so getting it into client mode on your network wouldn't help with EZ-B directly, but could help with other software.

I was digging around a little last night to see what is new and there is a node.js implementation that takes web or command line, so that could be used for an EZ-B integration.

See http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-AR-Parrot-Drone-20-Flying/

and http://www.nodecopter.com/hack (ooh... this one has a module to support WPA in client mode - maybe if you set the router to 192.168.1.255 or another address so you can give the drone 192.168.1.1 that would work with ARC)

and http://lbpclabs.com/autoflight/

I haven't tried any of these yet.

Alan

@thetechguru Wow! Those links are great. Thank you sooo much! I'll try them out right after I take a nap. Up all night playing (again). My body hates me for it but it'll get over it. My brain, OTOH, giggles and chortles at my body while having a grand time. Right now, however, the body is winning out. Darn the need for sleep periods. Little snatches of death that they are.

Looks like I will be looking at the Turnigy and other batteries sooner than I planned. Went to top off the charge on my batteries wih plans to fly today, and they are both puffy. They were not left on the charger or discharged to zero, just sitting in my office next to the Parrot. Factory replacements are $60 each, so need to look at other compatible brands.

Alan

Alan, Turnigy also offers a unit 1500mah for about $15. I remember that you use the Flightrecorder, and the 2200 unit might be too thick. Steve S Edit: If you are looking at an item for a while on the HobbyKing web, they also lower their price (they did for me)

www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/_68633__Turnigy_AR_Drone_Upgrade_Hardcase_Battery_1500mAh_3S_25C_US_Warehouse.html?strSearch=ar

Thanks for the link! According the the specs that is about 3 mm taller, but should still work with the flight recorder, or I can do a minor hull modification to make it fit.

I was looking at some Tera batteries on Amazon, but they were more expensive and not well reviewed (in fact, one reviewer proved they were exaggerating their capacity).

Alan

@Steve S,

Just wanted to say thanks again for the link to the Turnigy 1.5 at Hobby King. I ordered three batteries last week and they arrived today. When I ordered, their web site also recommends a little $3 adapter that allows me to charge them with any 3S Lipo charger, so I can use the 3S port on my EZ-robot provided charger and my Parrot charger and charge two batteries at the same time.

Going to get some flying in Sunday!

Alan

That is great Alan, have fun. I get so much enjoyment flying my drone. I have wanted to fly on my own parachute rear engine powered lightweight unit. I have a friend who flies over my house, who wants me to get one, but I think I am happy flying the drone getting to see the view around my property. I have had good results w/ Turnigy batteries, on my drone and EZ Robot. Steve S