get_bottom_range()

Description

This is a getter function which returns the current bottom range of the drone. The default unit of measurement is centimeters.
This function uses the bottom range sensor to measure distance from the drone to the surface below the drone.

Syntax

get_bottom_range()
get_bottom_range(unit="<cm, in, mm, m>)"

Parameters

unit: The unit of measurement that is chosen for the height distance. Available units are "m" (meter), "cm" (centimeter), "mm" (millimeter), or "in" (inch). If a parameter is not specified cm is chosen by default.

Returns

The current bottom range calculated by the bottom range sensor (cm default).

Example Code

Python

#Python code

from codrone_edu.drone import *

drone = Drone()

drone.pair()

drone.takeoff()

drone.hover(3)

bottom_range = drone.get_bottom_range()

print(bottom_range)

drone.land()

drone.close()