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Anduril AI Grand Prix — Autonomous Drone Racing • 12 technical documents

START HERE → Getting Started

From zero to racing in 30 minutes. Install, run your first race, tune the controller, train vision models, submit. No hardware needed.

AI & Architecture

AI AI Integration Plan

VADR-TS-001 compliance, 3-tier training strategy (vision/classical/RL), submission pipeline, risk matrix, 8-week timeline

CORE System Architecture

End-to-end pipeline diagram, component file map, platform configs (sim/DIY/Archer), communication protocol

CORE Race Pipeline Deep Dive

State machine diagram, phase transitions, predictive transit algorithm, gate tracker, controller modes, 120Hz timing budget

CORE Vision & Detection Guide

U-Net vs YOLO vs Color comparison, RANSAC corner extraction, PnP depth estimation, training workflows

Tuning & Operations

REF Tuning & Configuration

All 30+ config parameters with safe ranges, too-low/too-high symptoms, tuning methodology, YAML example

REF Troubleshooting & FAQ

Connection, vision, state machine, control issues. Sim-to-real transfer guide. Log analysis. 9-question FAQ

Hardware Build

BUILD Complete Build Guide (v4)

4-phase pipeline: virtual qualifier → DIY 5" racer → software setup → deploy to Neros Archer

BUILD DIY 5" Racer Assembly

7-step hardware build ($694), soldering guide, motor wiring, PX4 config, first flight procedure

BUILD Quick Start Guide

Zero-to-flight: parts list, Jetson setup, camera test, Pixhawk config, first autonomous flight

BUILD Blueprint Drawings

SVG blueprints for Neros Archer & DIY build, camera spec match, 4 airframe options compared

BUILD RF Controller Picker

RC system selection guide: RadioMaster Pocket/Boxer/TX16S, receiver wiring, PX4 setup, kill switch

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