Drone Building

Module 1: Introduction to UAVs and Drones

• Definition and difference between UAVs and drones

• Brief history and evolution of drone technology

• Types of drones: multirotor, fixed-wing, hybrid

• Applications: military, civilian, agriculture, delivery, FPV racing

• Emerging trends in drone usage and automation
  
  

Module 2: Basic Principles of Flight

• Newton’s three laws of motion applied to drones

• Bernoulli’s Principle and lift generation

• The four forces of flight: lift, thrust, drag, and weight

• Stability and control in flight dynamics
   

Module 3: Core Drone Components

• Overview of main parts: Frame, Motors, ESCs, Propellers, FC, Battery

• Role of the flight controller, GPS modules, and camera systems

• Wiring diagram illustrations for each component

• Types of frames and propeller configurations
   

Module 4: Integration of Drone Components

• How individual parts work together during flight

• Connection and signal flow: from transmitter to flight controller

• Basic wiring practices and functional layouts

• Introduction to circuit diagrams for drone setup
   

Module 5: Physics Behind Drone Operation

• Torque and thrust relationship

• RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) and propeller behavior

• Voltage-current relationships in drone circuits

• Load, lift, and energy efficiency during flight
  
  

Module 6: Component Selection & Calculations

• Reading thrust tables for motor selection

• Battery selection using mAh and C-rating calculations

• ESC rating and compatibility with motor/battery

• Frame size vs payload capacity

• Choosing the right components based on data
  
  

Module 7: Drone Design Based on Mission Type

• Design process starting from use-case (racing, delivery, photography)

• Creating drone configuration based on payload and performance needs

• Selecting compatible components based on mission objectives

• Design documentation and part-list preparation
   

Module 8: Remote Control Systems and Wiring

• Transmitters and receivers: channels and functions

• Binding radio systems and assigning controls

• Wiring all drone components safely

• Identifying and avoiding common wiring mistakes

• Use of simulators and test kits for practice
   

Module 9: Environmental and Physical Influences

• Importance of weight distribution for stability

• Wind resistance and drone aerodynamics

• Effects of temperature and altitude on battery and lift

• Best practices for flight in varied environmental conditions
  
  

Module 10: PID Tuning and Pre-Flight Setup

• Introduction to PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control logic

• Basic PID tuning using flight controller software

• Calibrating ESCs and sensors (gyro, accelerometer)

• Setting up flight modes for takeoff and safety

• First power-on checks and ground tests
   

Module 11: Testing and Troubleshooting

• Conducting simulated and live flight tests

• Diagnosing hardware and software errors

• Smoke stoppers and continuity testers

• Troubleshooting connection and stability issues

• Making field-side adjustments
  
  

Module 12: Performance Tuning and Future Exploration

• Flight log analysis and identifying inefficiencies

• Advanced PID tuning and altitude hold modes

• Introduction to GPS path planning and autonomous flight

• Ideas for upgrading to long-range, obstacle avoidance, or FPV

• Final project recap and extended learning paths