keep_distance()

Description

A looped method that makes the drone fly forward until it reaches a desired distance. Once the desired distance in reached the drone will maintain that distance. The sensor range is up to 150 cm.

Syntax

keep_distance() keep_distance(timeout) keep_distance(distance) keep_distance(timeout, distance)

Parameters

timeout: the duration in seconds that the function will execute. The default value is 2 seconds.
distance: the distance in centimeters the drone will stop and maintain distance in front of an object. The default value is 50 centimeters.

Returns

None

Example Code

Python

#Python code

from codrone_edu.drone import *

drone = Drone()

drone.pair()

drone.takeoff()

# maintain a distance of 60cm from an object once detected for 10 seconds

drone.keep_distance(10, 60)

drone.land()

drone.close()