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RDC_Simulation/scripts/record_flight.py
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Record Drone Simulation with Flight
====================================
Runs the drone controller while recording the Gazebo simulation to video.
This script:
1. Starts screen recording (ffmpeg)
2. Runs the drone flight pattern
3. Stops recording and saves the video
Usage:
python scripts/record_flight.py --pattern square --duration 120
python scripts/record_flight.py --pattern circle --output my_flight
"""
import os
import sys
import time
import signal
import argparse
import subprocess
import threading
from datetime import datetime
# Add parent directory to path
sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))))
from src.drone_controller import DroneController
class SimulationRecorder:
"""Records the simulation display using ffmpeg."""
def __init__(self, output_dir="recordings", fps=30, quality="medium"):
self.output_dir = output_dir
self.fps = fps
self.quality = quality
self.process = None
self.recording = False
self.output_file = None
# Quality presets (CRF values for libx264)
self.quality_presets = {
"low": (28, "faster"),
"medium": (23, "medium"),
"high": (18, "slow")
}
os.makedirs(output_dir, exist_ok=True)
def start(self, output_name=None):
"""Start recording."""
if self.recording:
print("[WARN] Already recording")
return False
if not output_name:
output_name = f"flight_{datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}"
self.output_file = os.path.join(self.output_dir, f"{output_name}.mp4")
crf, preset = self.quality_presets.get(self.quality, (23, "medium"))
display = os.environ.get("DISPLAY", ":0")
# FFmpeg command for screen recording
cmd = [
"ffmpeg", "-y",
"-f", "x11grab",
"-framerate", str(self.fps),
"-i", display,
"-c:v", "libx264",
"-preset", preset,
"-crf", str(crf),
"-pix_fmt", "yuv420p",
self.output_file
]
print(f"[INFO] Starting recording: {self.output_file}")
try:
self.process = subprocess.Popen(
cmd,
stdin=subprocess.PIPE,
stdout=subprocess.DEVNULL,
stderr=subprocess.DEVNULL
)
self.recording = True
return True
except FileNotFoundError:
print("[ERROR] ffmpeg not found. Install with: sudo apt install ffmpeg")
return False
except Exception as e:
print(f"[ERROR] Failed to start recording: {e}")
return False
def stop(self):
"""Stop recording."""
if not self.recording or not self.process:
return None
print("[INFO] Stopping recording...")
# Send 'q' to ffmpeg to stop gracefully
try:
self.process.communicate(input=b'q', timeout=5)
except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
self.process.kill()
self.recording = False
if os.path.exists(self.output_file):
size = os.path.getsize(self.output_file)
print(f"[OK] Recording saved: {self.output_file} ({size / 1024 / 1024:.1f} MB)")
return self.output_file
else:
print("[WARN] Recording file not found")
return None
def run_recorded_flight(pattern="square", altitude=5.0, size=5.0, output_name=None, quality="medium"):
"""Run a drone flight while recording."""
print("=" * 50)
print(" Recorded Drone Flight")
print("=" * 50)
print(f" Pattern: {pattern}")
print(f" Altitude: {altitude}m")
print(f" Size: {size}m")
print(f" Recording Quality: {quality}")
print("=" * 50)
print()
# Start recorder
recorder = SimulationRecorder(quality=quality)
# Initialize controller
controller = DroneController()
if not controller.connect():
print("[ERROR] Could not connect to SITL")
return False
# Start recording
recorder.start(output_name)
time.sleep(2) # Give recording time to start
try:
# Setup for GPS-denied flight
print("\n--- SETUP ---")
controller.setup_gps_denied()
if not controller.set_mode("GUIDED_NOGPS"):
raise Exception("Could not set GUIDED_NOGPS mode")
if not controller.arm():
raise Exception("Could not arm")
# Takeoff
print("\n--- TAKEOFF ---")
if not controller.takeoff(altitude):
print("[WARN] Takeoff may have failed, continuing anyway...")
time.sleep(2)
# Fly pattern
print("\n--- FLY PATTERN ---")
if pattern == "square":
controller.fly_square(size=size, altitude=altitude)
elif pattern == "circle":
controller.fly_circle(radius=size, altitude=altitude)
else:
# Hover
print("[INFO] Hovering...")
time.sleep(10)
# Land
print("\n--- LANDING ---")
controller.land()
# Wait for landing
print("[INFO] Waiting for landing...")
for i in range(100):
controller.update_state()
if controller.altitude < 0.5:
print(f"[OK] Landed at altitude {controller.altitude:.1f}m")
break
time.sleep(0.1)
time.sleep(2)
except KeyboardInterrupt:
print("\n[INFO] Interrupted - landing...")
controller.land()
time.sleep(3)
except Exception as e:
print(f"\n[ERROR] {e}")
controller.land()
finally:
# Stop recording
time.sleep(1)
video_file = recorder.stop()
print()
print("=" * 50)
print(" Flight Complete")
print("=" * 50)
if video_file:
print(f" Video: {video_file}")
print()
return True
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Record Drone Flight Simulation")
parser.add_argument("--pattern", "-p", choices=["square", "circle", "hover"],
default="square", help="Flight pattern")
parser.add_argument("--altitude", "-a", type=float, default=5.0,
help="Flight altitude (meters)")
parser.add_argument("--size", "-s", type=float, default=5.0,
help="Pattern size (meters)")
parser.add_argument("--output", "-o", type=str, default=None,
help="Output video filename (without extension)")
parser.add_argument("--quality", "-q", choices=["low", "medium", "high"],
default="medium", help="Video quality")
args = parser.parse_args()
run_recorded_flight(
pattern=args.pattern,
altitude=args.altitude,
size=args.size,
output_name=args.output,
quality=args.quality
)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()