Synopsis
Design, build, and fly fully customized drones--no prior experience necessary! This fun, hands-on guide shows how to construct personalized drones from inexpensive parts, add custom features, and become a full-fledged drone pilot--all in a matter of days. The book outlines basic aerospace engineering principles and shows how to apply those theories in drone designs that use a palm-sized indoor quadcopter, available for less than $15 online. DIY Drone Projects for the Evil Genius covers drone safety, mechanics, and flight and then launches into the fundamentals of DIY drone design, assembly, and flight. Anyone--from a student with no experience to an experienced maker--will be able to build a DIY drone. You will discover how to add video transmitters, GPS, cinematic camera gimbals, and virtual reality add-ons to your creations. * Designed for beginners, but detailed enough for advanced makers * Guides readers through the FAA licensing and registration process * Written by an experienced engineer, author, and drone expert, Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Design, build, and pilot custom dronesno prior experience necessary This fun guide shows, step-by-step, how to construct powerful drones from inexpensive parts, add personalized features, and become a full-fledged pilot. DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones not only covers safety, mechanics, drone design, and assembly, but also teaches the basics of Aerospace Engineering. You will discover how to add video transmitters, GPS, first-person view, and virtual reality goggles to your creations. The book walks you through the FAA licensing process and takes a look at advanced concepts, such as artificial intelligence and autonomous flight. - Learn about aircraft parts, control mechanics, and safety practices - Become an expert pilot--even handle flips and high-speed maneuvers - Pick the perfect parts for your high-performance drone - Find out how to solder and start assembling your drone - Program the aircraft, calibrate the motors, and start flying - Add LED lights, GoPro mounts, and self-balancing camera gimbals - Explore the world of first-person-view (FPV) drones and high-speed racing - See how artificial intelligence can be put to use in the drone industry
