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dragonpilot
Founded in 2019, dragonpilot is a long-running openpilot fork built around a "minimal changes" philosophy, staying close to stock openpilot while adding carefully chosen features like ALKA, vehicle-specific tuning, and continued comma 3 support. It is primarily backed by a Chinese-speaking community and remains non-commercial with no Patreon or paid tiers.
dragonpilot invented ALKA in 2019 — lane centering stays active independently of ACC, letting drivers keep manual speed control while the system steers. A signature dragonpilot feature.
Dynamically adapts driving personality in real-time based on road conditions and driving context.
Smooths acceleration transitions for a more comfortable and natural driving experience.
Smarter switching between experimental and standard driving modes, adapting to road situations automatically.
Intelligent coasting behavior that reduces unnecessary braking for smoother and more efficient driving.
Automatically adjusts speed for upcoming turns using map and road data.
Colorful animated driving path overlay for a distinct visual style.
Alternative UI layout with Torque Bar for at-a-glance torque feedback.
Choose between different AI driving models directly from the on-screen UI.
Switch dragonpilot branches directly from the UI — no SSH required.
OSM-based speed limits, stop sign detection, and road name display.
Configurable speed threshold for automatic lane changes.
Enhanced awareness of road boundaries for safer lane keeping.
nVMe storage support for comma 3 devices.
Auto Shutdown timer, Tether on Boot, and other quality-of-life device controls.
| Make | Features |
|---|---|
| Toyota / Lexus | SDSU support, ZSS support, door lock/unlock, SnG mod, PCM compensation |
| Honda | EPS Mod for enhanced steering |
| VAG (VW / Audi / Skoda) | Stop-and-Go mods |
| HKG (Hyundai / Kia / Genesis) | SMDPS low-speed steering enhancement |