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
