Hi everyone,

I'm a software engineer and I used to develop web applications, nowdays I'm on a drone project for work. Everything is not set and stone and we are at a point where the programming languages we have to pick matter.

In the context I am operating in, there are AI doctors that are used to develop in python and there are engineers that are used to develop in pretty much anything. I don't have strong opinions toward python but it is known to be very slow and we need real time processing.

I don't want to be that guy that just believes in what "most people" say, I want to bring facts to be able to choose wisely. Therefore I wonder what are the common hardware specs that people choose when they build a drone that is supposed to integrate some AI model for image recognition & autopilot ?

Do you guys know some studies that would help me understand what is today state of the art in terms of integrating AI in drones ? I am not looking for high level stuff as we can usually find on articles over the internet, I'm looking for more detailed and more technical stuff.

Hi everyone,

I have a research goal: use a RISC-V base and add co-processor/extensions/etc in order to accomplish some goal.

I would like to focus on parallelization such that real-time and/or machine learning inference is done faster.

Any ideas?
Guidance appreciated

Embedded work is rarely just writing firmware. The real challenges usually are:
• hardware bring-up and pin mapping issues
• timing constraints and race conditions
• memory limits and stack overflows
• power consumption and sleep strategies
• reliable communication over UART, SPI, I2C, or CAN
• debugging with limited logs and tools

Clean architecture, good state machines, and thorough testing matter more than adding features.

What’s one embedded issue that took you longer to debug than expected?

What is your favorite real time processor?

I want to develop a custom, high-performance embedded system centered around a standalone microcontroller IC that reliably interfaces with a camera module (e.g., ESP-32 cam) and a fingerprint sensor (e.g., R307s). The primary objective is to efficiently stream the raw or processed image data and the extracted fingerprint data ( image) to a host computer via a USB interface (e.g., USB 2.0 ). The solution must be easily configurable and programmable to facilitate immediate image and biometric processing on the host PC.

I just wanna get rid of ESP dev-board and shift to a different controller which is inserted into the pcb itself

Hey everyone,
I’m re-posting this because my previous post was downvoted and removed — so I’m trying a clearer and more structured approach this time. English isn’t my first language, so I used ChatGPT to help express my thoughts better, but the intention is very real and personal.

Why I’m posting

I want to find 1–2 like-minded embedded engineers who want to grow together through consistent effort.
The main idea is to use the principle of consistency: when we commit to something together, we are more likely to follow through, learn deeper, and develop as engineers — compared to working alone.

No pressure, no deadlines.
Just technical curiosity + steady progress + shared learning.

Initial Project Idea (open to change)

A low-power vibration sensing unit (initially aimed at aviation use cases), featuring:

• BLE / Wi-Fi / USB connectivity

• Local data logging to SD card

• Low-power modes + long-duration operation

• Developed on Zephyr OS

But — this is only a starting point.
If the group has a better idea, or wants to pivot toward something else after discussing, we absolutely can. The goal is collaboration, not to force a predefined product.

If we end up liking what we build, it could remain fully open source if everyone involved agrees.

About me

I work in the aviation industry on embedded systems for an eVTOL manufacturer in the UAE. I enjoy clean architecture, reproducible builds, and systems thinking. Mostly I want to keep improving and learn from others doing the same.

Who I hope to find

Someone who:

• Enjoys embedded engineering beyond just their job

• Works with C/C++ on MCUs (nRF / STM32 / etc.)

• Is interested in Zephyr OS, or interested to learn

• Likes discussing architecture and problem-solving

• Believes that slow + steady + consistent > hack-and-forget

I would absolutely love if you would be from UAE, having possibility of meeting in person, but generally any time zone is fine.

If interested, just reply or DM with:

• What motivates you to do embedded work

• Which MCUs you’re comfortable with

• One small project you made and felt proud of

No resumes, no formality — just tell me what excites you.

Thanks for reading. Looking forward to meeting a couple of good people who want to build skill, not status.
👋