Are you heading to Brussels for FOSDEM 2025, February 1-2? We hope to see you there to hang out at one of the largest free-to-attend open source events in the world.
The Dronecode Foundation is proud to share its expertise at FOSDEM 2025 with two scheduled talks showcasing the latest developments in open source drone technology and aerial robotics software. It’s a great honor to be recognized for our contributions to open source with our acceptance to the program.
Dronecode Talks at FOSDEM 2025
Build, Launch, and Soar with Dronecode
Track: Robotics and Simulation
Room: UB2.147
Day: Sunday, Feb 2, 2025
Time: 16:45 – 16:50
This comprehensive overview will introduce attendees to the Dronecode ecosystem, with a special focus on PX4 Autopilot and Pixhawk. You’ll learn how our projects have evolved from DIY foundations to supporting a mature industry that serves thousands of developers and companies worldwide. The talk will include a unique behind-the-scenes look at our maintainer team and provide guidance on how you can contribute to these exciting projects.
Infra for Drones: Lessons Learned from 15 Years of Open Source Robotics
Track: Testing and Continuous Delivery
Room: UD6.215
Day: Saturday, Feb 1, 2025
Time: 17:30 – 17:55
This talk offers a candid look at the challenges and solutions in maintaining infrastructure for a complex robotics project. You’ll hear about our journey with continuous integration, including the transition from Jenkins to GitHub Actions, managing hardware-in-the-loop testing, and supporting our growing community of contributors. It’s a must-attend session for anyone interested in the operational aspects of large-scale open-source robotics projects.
Can’t Miss Social Event
Also, the Linux Foundation will be hosting a get together that we can connect at!
Date: February 1st, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Au Bassin, Quai Aux Briques 74, Brussels
Note: Free attendance but registration is required
This is an excellent opportunity to connect with maintainers, contributors, and fellow drone enthusiasts in a relaxed setting. You’ll have the chance to discuss everything from PX4 development to the future of autonomous aerial robotics.
Looking Forward to Meeting You
Whether you’re an experienced drone developer and have been part of the PX4 community for years or are simply curious about open source aerial robotics, we’d love to connect at FOSDEM 2025. Ramon Roche, General Manager at Dronecode will be available to answer your questions about PX4, Pixhawk, and the rest of the Dronecode ecosystem of projects. Which aspects of open-source drone development interest you most? Are you building something exciting with PX4? We’d love to hear about it when we meet at FOSDEM 2025!
