DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones

DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones

<p><strong>Design, build, and pilot custom drones―no prior experience necessary!</strong></p> <p>This fun guide shows, step-by-step, how to construct powerful drones from inexpensive parts, add personalized features, and become a full-fledged pilot. <em>DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones</em> 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.</p> <p>• Learn about aircraft parts, control mechanics, and safety practices<br /><br />• Become an expert pilot—even handle flips and high-speed maneuvers<br /><br />• Pick the perfect parts for your high-performance drone<br /><br />• Find out how to solder and start assembling your drone<br /><br />• Program the aircraft, calibrate the motors, and start flying!<br /><br />• Add LED lights, GoPro mounts, and self-balancing camera gimbals<br /><br />• Explore the world of first-person-view (FPV) drones and high-speed racing<br /><br />• See how artificial intelligence can be put to use in the drone industry<br /> </p>