Drone Building and Development

Course Content

Class 1: Overview of Drone Systems
Theory: History, types, and applications of drones. Activity: Fly a drone in a simulator (basic controls and understanding flight dynamics).

  • Theory: History, types, and applications of drones. Activity: Fly a drone in a simulator (basic controls and understanding flight dynamics).

Class 2: Drone Components and Equipmen
Theory: Introduction to necessary equipment (motors, ESC, frame, propellers, etc.). Activity: Hands-on inspection of drone parts.

Class 3: Understanding Motors
Theory: Types of motors (DC, BLDC), selecting the perfect motor for a drone. Activity: Inspect motors and understand their rotation mechanisms.

Class 4: Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
Theory: ESC functions and their role in motor control. Activity: Rotate a BLDC motor using ESC.

Class 5: Assembling the Drone Frame
Theory: Drone frame materials, design, and preparation. Activity: Assemble a basic drone frame.

Class 6: Motor Orientation and Propellers
Theory: Motor orientation and choosing the right propellers for stability. Activity: Attach and rotate propellers.

Class 7: Power Distribution Board (PDB)
Theory: PDB function in drones and inspection techniques. Activity: Inspect and wire a PDB.

Class 8: Flight Controller System – Part 1
Theory: Introduction to flight controllers, connections, and software configuration. Activity: Connect the flight controller to a PC, configure it, and calibrate ESC

Class 9: Radio Transmitter – Part 1
Theory: Understanding radio transmitters and their role in controlling drones. Activity: Inspect the transmitter and connect it to the flight controller.

Class 10: Basic Drone Flight
Physical Activity: Fly your drone with a basic setup in manual mode.

Class 11: Flight Controller System – Part 2
Topics: Extra components and features like altitude hold, return-to-home, etc. Activity: Demonstrate additional features in the flight controller software.

Class 12: Radio Transmitter – Part 2
Theory: Exploring advanced features of the radio transmitter (modes, trims, switches). Activity: Configure and test transmitter features.

Class 13: FPV System Basics
Theory: Overview of FPV systems, camera setup, and goggles. Activity: Experience the camera view using goggles.

Class 14: FPV Drone Flying
Physical Activity: Fly the drone with the FPV system and goggles on.

Class 15: Flight Controller System – Part 3 (Pixhawk Setup)
Theory: Introduction to Pixhawk flight controller. Activity: Setup and configure Pixhawk.

Class 16: Radio Telemetry System
Theory: Understanding telemetry systems for drones. Activity: Setup and test a telemetry system

Class 17: GPS and Failsafe Features
Theory: GPS module setup and failsafe programming for safe flight. Activity: Configure GPS on Pixhawk.

Class 18: Advanced Drone Assembly
Physical Activity: Assemble the drone with all components, including Pixhawk and GPS.

Class 19: Test Flight Systems
Physical Activity: Test different flight systems (manual, GPS, failsafe, FPV).

Class 20: Autopilot Testing
Physical Activity: Configure and test autopilot features for automated flight.

Class 21: Drone PID and Calibration
Theory: Understanding PID tuning for drones. Activity: Calibrate the drone and adjust PID settings.

Class 22: Drones for Research
Theory: Exploring research applications (agriculture, delivery, surveillance, etc.). Activity: Attach a servo arm or gimbal to a drone.

Class 23: Creative Drone Applications
Physical Activity: Drop a package from a drone and test practical use cases.

Class 24: Quiz and Contest
Activity: Evaluate knowledge with a quiz and hold a drone flying contest.

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