Make: Getting Started with Drones - PDF
Perhaps the most misunderstood object in today’s airspace, the drone is an incredibly useful hobbyist’s tool that is as much fun to build as it is to fly. With an emphasis on safety and responsible use, Getting Started with Drones begins with the history of this tiny flyer and takes the reader step-by-step through the complete build of a personal drone using the popular Little Dipper airframe. Learn How To: Build your own drone, from frame to camera mounting Install and explore telemetry and GPS systems Race safely and successfully Increase flight times Meet the Authors Terry Kilby Terry Kilby has been a maker and creative technology enthusiast his entire life. He has been an audio engineer, electronic music producer, web developer and now, a mobile software engineer. However, the technology that has become his true passion is unmanned aerial systems. He designs, builds and flies his small drones for aerial photography as well as photogrammetry for mapping and 3D modeling. Be