Background In Chapter 2 we learned about alternative ways to source software. Software is required to support the operation of a new product developed by a start-up. This start-up is developing equipment that it will sell to households. This equipment will enable people who do repair or installation work in and around their homes, to be more effective. The start-up has just been granted a patent for their first product. This will be a replacement for both short and tall ladders. The product will be a drone, light enough to worn as a back-pack, with computer control for navigation and stability. This will be used as a ladder replacement, particularly for access inside houses and buildings. The drone will be navigated by the user, who will be lifted to access the point at which work will be done. The control software for the drone will need to maintain stability, and support navigation. The wearer will control navigation with a mouse-like device and so avoid collisions. In Chapter 2 we learned about sourcing software. Propose sourcing for the software to control this drone. You can consider the sourcing alternatives as sourcing the entire control system or acquiring the components: stability maintenance, and navigation and having these integrated. Since this device will be controlled by the wearer, there is no need for automated aids to detect obstacles. Analysis: What are the lowest cost and lowest risk alternatives that should be considered? You can consider sourcing by operating function (stability and supporting navigation) or for the total operating system. To assess what software is available you will need to use the Internet. There is a significant amount of software, both commercially available and Open Source for controlling drones. Proposed Solution Identify proposed software sourcing, either by operating function (stability, and navigation) or for the total operating range, with explanations. You should search the Web for COTS, SaaS or Open Source opportunities for software acquisition. Remember acquisition is lower cost than new development. Justify your selection