Building a Quadcopter with Arduino by Vasilis Tzivaras

Design, build, and fly your personal quadcopter using market electronics to capture incredible photographs and record phenomenal videosAbout This BookGrasp the knowledge required to assemble your drone with light and cost effective materialsEnlighten your understanding about the flight by performing step-by-step pre-flight adjustments and acquiring the instructions for a safe flightGet the best tips to deal with performance issues related to your quadcopterWho This Book Is ForThis book is intended for hobbyists who are looking forward to fulfill their dream of flying a quadcopter clearly made by them. Some basic experience in electronic circuits and aerial vehicles will make it easier for you, however it isnt mandatory.What You Will LearnReview and choose the most suitable material for the buildSet up and calibrate all of your electronic partsControl and fly your quadcopter taking into account the weather conditionsMaintain your vehicle as much as possible and repair it whenever requiredEngineer the structure of your vehicleDevelop a flight controller with its basic principlesEliminate possible malfunctions in the futureRepair your drone if it crashes or faces any damageIn DetailQuadcopters, also known as quadrotors, are gaining more and more popularity in todays world. With the help of these devices, anyone can have an “eye in the sky” and can monitor any place at any time. You can capture photographs and once a while and perform automated tasks. In this book, you will be informed about all the basic modules and electronics needed to fly a simple quadcopter. Youll delve deep to create a fully-functional quadcopter quickly with the help of Arduino boards. Through this book, youll develop the skills needed to build a DIY drone that can capture pictures and record videos.Style and approachThis is an easy-to-follow guide with pictorial depictions and technical descriptions to assemble your vehicle.