Starling 2 Max for indoor stock control – indoor flight & software integration questions

[Pablo Tarancón]

Hello everyone,

My name is Pablo Tarancón, and I work at ITI (Valencia, Spain).
We are currently evaluating the Starling 2 Max drone for a potential purchase and would appreciate feedback from anyone with experience using it (or similar drones) in indoor environments.

Our intended use case is indoor stock control, integrating the drone with our own AI model and proprietary software.

I would like to clarify the following points:

Indoor flight conditions
The drone would operate indoors with a ceiling height of approximately 3 meters.
Is this height sufficient for safe and stable flight?
Are there known limitations or risks when flying in such confined indoor spaces?

Suitability for our use case
Is the Starling 2 Max suitable for indoor stock control or inventory management applications?
Has anyone used it with custom software or AI models?
Are APIs, SDKs, or technical documentation available to support custom integration?

Flight controller and onboard software
Which software or firmware comes pre-installed on the flight controller?
What built-in safety features are available (collision avoidance, emergency stop, geofencing, etc.)?
Does it include stabilization systems specifically designed for indoor flight?
Is a “return to home” or similar failsafe function available for indoor operation?

Any insights, experiences, or recommendations would be very welcome.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Best regards,
Pablo

[Pablo Tarancón]

Hi @DavidTorres,

Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation — this is very helpful.

Your comments about VIO drift, autonomy limitations, and the development effort required give us a much clearer picture.

We’ll review the documentation and PX4 resources as suggested.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.

Best regards