How to Build a DIY Drone

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Course Description

This program guides learners through the concepts, components, assembly, and operation of drones. Participants will learn about drone types, electronics, flight controllers, sensors, and basic programming to build and operate their own DIY drone. The course is suitable for students, freshers, working professionals, and educators interested in robotics, UAV technology, and hands-on engineering projects.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of drones and UAVs.

  • Identify drone components: motors, ESCs, flight controllers, batteries, propellers, frames.

  • Assemble and wire a DIY drone.

  • Configure flight controllers and calibrate sensors.

  • Understand basic aerodynamics and flight principles.

  • Apply safety practices in drone assembly and operation.

  • Program drones for basic autonomous behaviors (optional).

  • Conduct flight tests and troubleshoot issues.

Target Audience

  • College Students & Freshers: Hands-on engineering and robotics experience.

  • Working Professionals: Upskill in UAV technology and robotics.

  • Educators: Teaching drones and robotics in classrooms or labs.

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Drones & UAV Technology
Content to be covered: History and types of drones, Applications in industry, research, and education, Components overview: frame, motors, ESCs, flight controllers, batteries, propellers, Activity: Identify components and their functions

  • Live Class: 1.5 Hours
  • Doubt / Activity: 30 Minutes

Module 2: Electronics & Flight Controllers
Content to be covered: Understanding motors, ESCs, and battery connections, Introduction to flight controllers, Safety precautions for electronics assembly, Hands-on: Prepare and test electronic components

Module 3: Drone Frame Assembly & Wiring
Content to be covered: Assembling drone frames and mounting components, Wiring motors, ESCs, flight controller, and battery, Activity: Assemble the basic drone structure

Module 4: Sensors & Calibration
Content to be covered: Introduction to IMU, gyroscope, accelerometer, and GPS modules, Calibrating sensors for stable flight, Hands-on: Connect sensors and perform calibration

Module 5: Drone Programming & Control Basics
Content to covered: Introduction to flight control software (Betaflight / Arduino), Configuring flight modes and basic commands, Configuring flight modes and basic commands

Module 6: Propulsion, Flight Testing & Troubleshooting
Content to be covered: Understanding propeller placement and motor orientation, Pre-flight safety checks and balancing, Test flights and troubleshooting common issues, Hands-on: Conduct maiden flight in a controlled environment

Module 7: Autonomous Flight & Advanced Features
Content to be covered: Introduction to waypoint navigation and basic autonomous flight, Using sensors for obstacle detection and altitude hold, Hands-on: Program a simple autonomous path

Module 8: Projects, Demonstration & Career Applications
Content to be covered: Capstone project, Career opportunities

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