PublishedMcgraw-Hill Book Co, December 2016 |
ISBN9781259861468 |
FormatSoftcover, 176 pages |
Dimensions27.4cm × 21.3cm × 1cm |
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