custom surveillance drone with STM32N657X0H3Q

[232002720e]

Project Name:

 custom surveillance drone

Case Description:

Hi STMicroelectronics Support Team,

My name is Shuvadeep Mazumder, and I am the Founder & CEO of Model of Engineering (https://modelofengineering.com). I am currently leading the development of a custom surveillance drone, for which we have selected the STM32N657X0H3Q as the main processing unit.

I am reaching out to request comprehensive technical support regarding both hardware design and software/firmware development for this project.

Project Overview

• Objective: Custom board design for a surveillance drone
• Target features:
  • Memory: 64 MB external SDRAM (proposed as 32 MB + 32 MB) and 500+ MB NOR Flash
  • Imaging: 1 × 8 MP camera interface
  • Sensors & Perception: Multiple sensors including LiDAR for obstacle detection and navigation
  • AI Capabilities: Onboard AI for target tracking and autonomous decision-making
  • Autonomy: Real-time processing for self-directed actions and mission execution

Current Challenges:

• Conflicting datasheet information regarding SDRAM, NOR Flash, and other components for a single custom board.
• Complexity in STM32CubeMX configuration and setup for STM32N657X0H3Q, including bootloader and application initialization.
• Uncertainty regarding recommended hardware components to ensure reliable high-speed memory and camera interface operation.
• Challenges in integrating AI tools and algorithms with onboard sensors, camera, and LiDAR for target tracking and autonomous decision-making.
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Request for Support

We would greatly appreciate guidance on the following:

• Recommended hardware components: SDRAM, NOR Flash, and camera interface suitable for STM32N657X0H3Q.
• Board design best practices: FMC connections, address/data/control line wiring, timing considerations, power design, and layout guidance.
• Firmware and Application Setup:
  • Configuration using STM32CubeMX and other relevant tools.
  • Initialization and management of external memories (SDRAM, NOR Flash).
  • Integration of the camera interface and other sensors.
  • Guidance on bootloader setup and application initialization.
  • Recommended libraries, middleware, or example code to accelerate development.
  • Support for AI tool integration for target tracking and autonomous decision-making.
• Reference designs or documentation: Any ST reference schematics, evaluation board designs, or step-by-step guidelines for similar applications.

We are willing to provide an NDA, if required, to receive detailed design guidance or confidential materials. Your support will be critical in helping us complete a robust and high-performance custom drone board.

Thank you very much for your time and support. I look forward to your guidance.

Best regards,

Shuvadeep Mazumder

Founder & CEO, Model of Engineering

127 Jamal Khan Road, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh

Website: https://modelofengineering.com

Email: ceo@modelofengineering.com

Phone: +880 19786 35387

[TDK]

This is weird. Are you taking payment from a customer and then asking here for free work? Seems like this is the sort of thing your company claims it already does. Are you offering payment for this?

[232002720e]

No one is here for free.

This post is meant for the ST official and technical support team. The project involves an advanced high-tech product, so if any paid support or consultation is required, we’re fully prepared to cover the necessary costs.

[Issamos]

Hello @232002720e 

If you are looking for a direct and dedicated support from ST. I think you should contact your local ST sales and marketing team or FAEs. You can also submit a request on the ST online support platform: https://ols.st.com/s/.

Best Regards.

II

[Pavel A.]

Here you can find help for your project: https://www.fiverr.com/categories/programming-tech/electronics-engineering/embedded-systems-iot?ref=platform%3Astm32

https://www.upwork.com/hire/computer-vision-engineers/

[232002720e]

I already submitted one 

But thay are not reply anything yet

[232002720e]

Thanks for your suggestion. but where searching for St official support . because we are we planning to use the ST official ecosystem  for batter integration  in hardware and software

[Issamos]

The Community is the place to be to find support from community members and ST experts. But for a one to one or direct and dedicated support from ST, you should contact your local ST representative.

Best Regards.

II

[232002720e]

I said everything you suggested in last 24 hour but still I don't got any response from St team