PPZUAV LLC
Supporting the Paparazzi UAV Open Source Community Since 2010
Welcome to PPZUAV
Established in 2010, PPZUAV promoted the PaparazziUAV open-source project for several years. Providing assistance to and helping source hardware and components to the growing community from 2007-2015. Today PPZUAV is working independently on autonomous micro-drone AgenticAI and MCP server based services.
Next-Generation Autonomous Micro-Drone System
PPZUAV AgenticAI Platform represents a revolutionary approach to fully autonomous micro-drone operations, purpose-built for critical applications requiring rapid deployment, AI-driven decision making, and seamless mesh networking.
Core Capabilities:
- Fully Autonomous Operation: No RC controller required - AI manages all flight operations from launch to recovery
- Sub-250g Design: Ultra-lightweight platform for rapid deployment in confined spaces and regulatory compliance
- LoRa Mesh Networking: Long-range communication with automatic mesh topology for extended coverage
- MCP Server Architecture: Model Context Protocol enables AI agents to coordinate multi-drone operations
- Real-time Decision Making: On-board AI processing for obstacle avoidance, target tracking, and mission adaptation
- Edge Computing Platform: ARM/STM32 embedded systems with optimized machine learning inference
Target Applications:
- Public Safety & Law Enforcement: Replace static street cameras with rapidly deployable aerial surveillance. Swarm coordination for area coverage, facial recognition, license plate reading, and real-time threat assessment.
- Firefighting Operations: Deploy through tree canopies for wildfire detection and monitoring. Thermal imaging above treetops with LoRa relay to command stations. Smoke penetration and hotspot identification.
- Search & Rescue: Autonomous grid search patterns with thermal detection. Mesh networking for extended range beyond single-drone capabilities. GPS coordinate relay for victim location.
- Infrastructure Inspection: Autonomous navigation in confined spaces (bridges, power lines, pipelines). AI-powered defect detection with visual documentation. Minimal human oversight required.
Technical Foundation: Built on modernized Paparazzi UAV architecture with OCaml dependencies eliminated, replaced by Node.js/TypeScript stack. Web-based ground control station, MQTT message broker, and comprehensive safety systems ensure FAA Part 107 compliance while enabling cutting-edge AI integration.
PPZUAV AgenticAI Project Resources
🚀 GitHub Repository
Explore the complete PPZUAV AgenticAI platform source code, including MCP server architecture, autonomous flight systems, and AI integration frameworks.
Open Source - Node.js/TypeScript Stack🏗️ System Architecture
Deep dive into the modernized drone architecture: OCaml-free design, MQTT messaging, web-based GCS, and LLM integration for autonomous operations.
Complete Technical Overview🤖 AI Pilot System
FAA-compliant autonomous flight planning with weather integration, terrain analysis, and multi-layer safety protocols for fully autonomous operations.
Python-based Flight Planning & Safety📡 MCP Server Integration
Model Context Protocol implementation for AI agent coordination, enabling LLM-driven mission planning and real-time decision making.
AI Agent FrameworkPPZUAV Legacy (2007-2015)
During our active years, PPZUAV played a small role in promoting PaparazziUAV use in America.
The open-source spirit continues with our new AgenticAI platform, pushing the boundaries of autonomous micro-drone technology and AI-driven flight operations.