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Want to make something that can fly? How about a flying robot? In this book, you´ll learn how drones work, how to solve some of the engineering challenges a drone presents, and how to build your own--an autonomous quadcopter that you can build, customize, and fly. Your drone will be your eyes in the sky and in places where a human could never get to-much less fit!



Chapter 1Introduction
Some Definitions
Who Is This Book For?
The Drone User Community
Brief History of Autonomous Flight
Principles of Flight
Flight Maneuvers: Aircraft Movement with Stick Mapping
Chapter 2Airframes
What Is an Airframe?
Building the Little Dipper Airframe
Step-by-Step Build Instructions
Chapter 3Power Train
Propellers
Motors
Total Lift
Step-by-Step Build Instructions
Wrapping Up
Chapter 4Flight Controller
What Is a Flight Controller?
Step-by-Step Build Instructions
Wrapping Up
Chapter 5GPS, Compass, and Battery Monitor
GPS
Compass
Battery Monitor
Step-by-Step Build Instructions
Wrapping Up
Chapter 6Transmitter
What Is a Transmitter?
Most Common Frequency Bands
Different Modes Around the World
PWM Versus PPM
Step-by-Step Build Instructions
Chapter 7Telemetry Radios
Software Monitoring and Control
Step-by-Step Build Instructions
Chapter 8Camera and FPV Equipment
Popular Drone Cameras
FPV for a Live Stream
Step-by-Step Build Instructions
Chapter 9ArduPilot Mega (APM) Setup
Step-by-Step Build Instructions
Let's Explore the Rest of Mission Planner
Preparing for Your Maiden Flight
Chapter 10Safe and Responsible Flight
Above All Is Safety
Training and Education
Resources
Important Links
Key Flight Safety Rules
First-Person View
Where and When to Fly
Preflight Checklist and Flight Log Information
Aircraft Inspection
Flight and Maintenance Logs
Laws and Regulations
Chapter 11Real-World Applications
Beneficial Drones
Aerial Photography
Mapping and Surveying
Precision Agriculture
Search and Rescue
Infrastructure Inspection
Conservation
Chapter 12Expanding Your Drone's Abilities
Add a Camera and First-Person View
Collect More Data with Other Sensors
Altering Speed: Ready, Set, Race!
Increasing Flight Times
Thank You!