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  • Not sure where your question goes? Ask here. ModalAI engineers and the community answer questions about any VOXL product.

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    James GaritoJ
    Hi Tom, sorry for the delayed response. I just saw your reply, but thanks for getting back to me. We’re mainly trying to figure out if VOXL 2 is the right fit for our project, so a few questions: Would we be able to log and export flight telemetry like pitch, roll, yaw, and motor outputs, and what format would that data come in? Our method depends on being able to adjust how aggressively the drone holds its position. Is the flight controller tunable enough to let us do that? Would you recommend VOXL 2 for this, or something else like the Starling 2 Max?
  • VOXL 2, VOXL 2 Mini and VOXL 2 IO: bring-up, connectors, power, cameras, system image and SDK installs on the current compute platform.

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    VinnyV
    Resolving this over email. Thanks!
  • Starling 2, Starling 2 Max, Sentinel, Seeker, m500, RB5, the PX4 Autonomy Developer Kit and Stinger FPV: flying, tuning, repairs and spare parts.

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    Thank you very much, Eric. That answers our question about the RC receiver. If we remove the ELRS receiver and fly with a QGC joystick over Wi-Fi, is there anything we should set for the case where the Wi-Fi/QGC link is lost (for example, a GCS loss failsafe such as land or hold)? We would also be grateful for any information on the remaining points: Wi-Fi (-M36): What is the model of the included Wi-Fi dongle? Can VOXL 2 use another USB Wi-Fi adapter, and if so, which chipsets/drivers are supported? (In Japan we need a radio that is certified under Japanese radio law.) Propeller guards: Are official guards or a cage available for the Starling 2 Max? If not, are CAD/STEP files of the frame or arms available so we can design 3D-printed guards? Payload (about 100-300 g): Is there a recommended mounting point or mounting holes on the frame? What power output is available for a payload (voltage and maximum current)? And roughly what flight time should we expect with 300 g? Lead time: Is "ships within 60 business days" still the current lead time for the C28 / Wi-Fi configuration? Thank you again for your help.
  • Flight Core, Flight Core v2, Flight Core ArduPilot, the original VOXL, VOXL Flight, VOXL Flight Deck, VOXL-CAM and the older dev kits.

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    Alex KushleyevA
    @qqa , we have document how to achieve folder-level encryption on VOXL2 here : https://docs.modalai.com/enabling-file-encryption/ . Please let us know if you have any other questions.
  • ESCs, image sensors, ToF and tracking cameras, Microhard and cellular modems, power modules, GPS and other add-on boards.

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    VinnyV
    Sorry @senja for the delays, this post did not get flagged for me. Yes, they install on different sides of the VOXL 2 board as shown here: https://docs.modalai.com/voxl2-connectors/#connector-callouts [image: 1792693889198-9a619597-c0ad-460a-b43a-c0689c8a0aab-image.jpeg] https://docs.modalai.com/M0226/#overview [image: 1792693659205-3064b401-56ca-4e7d-973c-0fe9c3ebe5cc-image.jpeg] https://docs.modalai.com/m0062-datasheet/#connector-callouts [image: 1792693766032-bc42a15b-8021-47f4-a9b6-534603ed8399-image.jpeg]
  • voxl-sdk releases, MPA services, camera and video pipelines, Remote ID, and building and deploying your own software on VOXL.

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    Thanks Tom and Eric, finally resolved this, it ended up being a power supply issue. The unit we used to typically run it on the bench seemingly browned out somewhere in the flashing procedure.
  • GPS-denied navigation with VIO, AprilTag relocalization, mapping and path planning, and obstacle avoidance.

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    Anthony KangA
    Files promised below voxl-mapper-packages.zip
  • Answers to the questions we get most often, written by ModalAI.

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    Hello. Can a Starling 2 drone autonomously fly while flying over the pipe inside a sewer? The drone must fly autonomously in a dark place to inspect cracks or internal conditions while flying along the water pipe. I'm not sure if this feature can run on Starling, so I'm asking for help!
  • Have an idea for our products or software you would like to see implemented? Tell us here.

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    Serhii RovnyiS
    Hello everyone, I am looking for some expert advice on a VOXL 2 companion computer setup for a long-range platform. I have two main integration challenges: Challenge A: VIO at Higher Altitudes To solve the motion blur and pixel density issues at higher altitudes, I am planning a 6-camera configuration. I want to use 4 downward-facing sensors (2 daylight + 2 IR) equipped with narrow-angle lenses, alongside 2 standard wide-angle sensors (front and rear). Could you advise on the best supported sensors (e.g., IMX series) for this? Has anyone successfully tuned the voxl-qvio-server for narrow-angle lenses, and what were the altitude limits you achieved? Challenge B: LAN Integration & WireGuard The payload data flow will be: External RTSP Camera -> Ethernet -> VOXL 2 (WireGuard encryption) -> Ethernet -> Digital RX. Because VOXL 2 lacks multiple LAN ports, I will need a miniature industrial Ethernet switch. Does ModalAI have any tested hardware recommendations for this? Furthermore, what is the best practice for routing this VPN traffic through the VOXL 2 Ubuntu environment without bottlenecking the CPU? We are currently evaluating the VOXL 2 for a broader fleet deployment and want to ensure the ecosystem can support this custom optics requirement. Any feedback on off-the-shelf solutions or standard configurations for this use case would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
  • Ask ModalAI to review your PCB, connector choices or system architecture before you build, and find 3D models of our products.

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    Hardware: (board / drone / SKU, serial # if you have it) VOXL STINGER VISION MRB-D0013-6-V1-C33-T8-M26-X0 Software version: (paste the output of voxl-version) 1.8.0 What I am trying to do: Repair camera mount. The plastic piece that sits on the metal frame has a broken sidings and broken center screw hole. Requesting 3d model file design compatible with 3d printing. Logs / pictures: [image: 1793390432223-pxl_20261030_195426393-resized.jpg] [image: 1793390432882-pxl_20261030_195509919.mp-resized.jpg]