External Mode

External mode enables Simulink^® on the host computer to communicate with the deployed model on the Parrot^® minidrone during runtime. This feature helps you to tune the parameters and perform real-time monitoring of the model running on the drone.

Note

Do not change any of the default settings for the External mode parameters.

Communication interface

Select the transport layer that the External mode uses to exchange data between the host computer and the Parrot minidrone.

Settings

Default:TCP/IP

IP address

Set the IP address of the Parrot minidrone.

Settings

Default: For Parrot Rolling Spider – 192.168.3.5

Default: For Parrot Mambo – 192.168.3.1

Port

Set the value of the TCP/IP port number. External mode uses this port for communication between the Parrot minidrone and host computer.

Settings

Default: 17725

Verbose

Select this check box to view the External mode execution progress and updates in the Diagnostic Viewer or in the MATLAB^® Command Window.